[ADXA] Fwd: VP8STI from DXWorld.net

Landon McCord, AF5OD af5od at ncaars.org
Sun Jan 24 18:49:20 EST 2016


I just got K5P finally it was 15M CW. VP8STI is still on air at the 
moment. I cannot hear them but they are on 40M currently but they are 
being spotted I can here the pileup.
*73,
Landon, AF5OD
af5od at ncaars.org <mailto:af5od at ncaars.org>
*
On 1/24/2016 17:44, Joel Harrison wrote:
> Thanks update Earl.....not gud for the crew down there!
>
> ZN
>
>
>> *FYI !!*
>>
>> *
>> dxwu-95x71***
>>
>> *January 24* -  Since early this morning, we have been experiencing
>> blizzard
>> like conditions with strong winds and heavy snow fall. Some of our
>> antennas
>> have become damaged by the high winds and the snow fall is making access
>> to
>> them very difficult.  It is also increasingly difficult to re-fuel our
>> generators.
>>
>> Our biggest concern is our four tents, one of which has already been
>> damaged
>> by the high winds. We are in VHF communications with the Braveheart and we
>> are
>> discussing contingency plans to abort or shorten the DXpedition if safety
>> requires.
>>
>> The Braveheart is unable to maintain their anchor position and is moving
>> out
>> to sea. We are currently active on three stations however we are becoming
>> increasingly less confident that we can maintain this activity. Please
>> know
>> that we are doing our best under extreme circumstances to make contacts
>> with
>> the global DX Community. This DXpedition has thoroughly tested each member
>> physically, mentally and spiritually. We pray for a safe return.
>>
>> We hope that we can continue however we feel the need to inform you that
>> our
>> activity may abruptly come to an end in the name of safety of our team and
>> the
>> crew of the Braveheart.
>>
>> Best wishes from the Intrepid-DX Group VP8STI Team.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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