[DX] Ducie VP6DI Kudos...and a reminder

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 08:07:57 -0800 (PST)

I thought Kan always pays for his DxPeditions himself so he can do them
the way he wants to do them.  Right?

--- Steven Wheatley KU9C <[email protected]> wrote:
> >From someone that didn't work them, and actually tried (yes,
> Virginia, KU9C does have a rig)...Kan and company did a superb job in
> providing us all a new one.  Not to mention all the up-front work
> that Kan et al did in having the energy and perserverence to find
> this new one in the first place (visit Kan's web site for the
> detailed analysis).
> 
> Now that you've got them in the log, consider sending a donation with
> the QSL.  When you add up all that you have in your equipment at the
> QTH from which you worked VP6DI, remember that a bunch of bucks went
> into getting the folks there, renting a vessel, logistics, food, etc.
> 
> Don't assume this was completely sponsored by manufacturers and
> various DX organizations.  I'm sure they helped, but if it is typical
> of most operations, there is still a gap between what they have and
> what they spent.  Perhaps one of the team members can detail their
> budget and any shortfall, but it's safe to assume that there is one. 
> 
> 
> Remember, you can have a solid 2KW and the best operating station in
> your call area, but if there is no budget to get to the new
> one....you'll spend a lot of time listening to dead air and working
> 'garden variety' dx.  Even though the pileups were big, and sometimes
> unruly, remember the thrill when your call came back from the
> station....and then, recall what it took of the team to make that
> moment a reality
> 
> Food for thought..
> 
> 73
> Steve KU9C
> 
> 
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