Agree Steve,

Didn't work them.  I also stayed up till (finally) their signal got solid copy... Amazing the signal levels of some of the QRM.  Way over S9+.  Very short window when I had good copy and when they went QRT.  Massive pileup left behind, LOL.  Hope that changes, hihi.

Really surprised at the [obvious] number of different stations involved in the QRM.  Add in an abundance of police, and it makes it rough.

Steve, W5KI

Thanks Joel.  I could copy them on 30 CW last night but there are numerous ops constantly jamming them when they come back.  I stayed up late enough until they went to QRT.  It never stopped.  I believe the guys throwing the huge amp carriers are in the south based on their signals on 30 meters at night.  I am seeing lots of stations calling on 15 FT8 now but not seeing evidence of QSOs.  I am not printing them and don't expect to.

I don't know if this is true or not but a friend in MD says ops up there are working them on 30 CW on wires and 100 watts.  I don't know if I believe that or not.

The behavior of US hams in this instance has been very disappointing.  I assume they got bored with 75 meters.

GL to all,

Steve, QQ

On 2/8/2023 7:56 AM, [email protected] wrote:

3Y0J Bouvet Island 2023 Update:

3Y0J Team Co-Leader Rune LA7THA says,

 

“Marama has moved back to a position outside of Cap Fie for the incoming storm.

The team is in good spirits despite difficult conditions. They get two warm meals a day plus snacks. They are working very hard.

 

Today they started operating FT8 on 21.105 F/H.

 

The team has made about 5,000 QSO’s in less than 48hours of operation.

Weather forecast says there will be high winds in the next 24 hours. We will need to secure the antennas. This may impact operation. The operation will remain on the air as long as possible weather permitting.

 

Reminder: If you have Bouvet on CW or SSB please do not work us on FT8. It may be the only chance the little pistols have to get their ATNO.”

 

73,

Steve N2AJ

Media Officer & NA East Coast Pilot

3Y0J Bouvet Island 2023 DXpedition

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