[DX] VP6DI costs...fyi

[Steven Wheatley KU9C]

John, K8AJS brought this to my attention, and given the discussion, I thought it was important to pass along.  Details of Kan's quest to bring us a new one, in detail, is on his web
site:

http://www.iijnet.or.jp/JA1BK/index2.html


After reading this, it is clear to me that the following likely UNDERSTATES the expenses of this operation:

The Braveheart has been contacted in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands by sat phone. They are currently enroute to Gambier via Puentas Arenas, Chile, arriving in Chile on February 15, then a 24 day voyage to Gambier, arriving on March 11. The charter will be $68,000 US, and support would be appreciated. Donations may go to the group's treasurer, Kan Mizoguchi, 5-3 Sakuragaoka 4 Chome, Tama-city, Tokyo 206 JAPAN.

I believe I read that the team made about 30K q's.  So, the 'cost per QSO' is in excess of US$2, and that appears to just charter the Braveheart......

73
Steve



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