[ADXA] Fwd: VP8STI from DXWorld.net

[Joel Harrison]

Landon - CONGRATS on K5P !!!!!

Jump in there and battle it out on 40 for the VP8 guys!

ZN


> 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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