[KCDXC] Fw: [DX-NEWS] BQ9P 2002 DXpedition Announcement

[Chuck K0XM]

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From: "Steven Wheatley KU9C" <ku9cqslmanager@ku9c.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 3:39 PM
Subject: [DX-NEWS] BQ9P 2002 DXpedition Announcement


The Chinese Taipei Amateur Radio League (CTARL) announces its 7th DXpedition
to Pratas Island.  The call issued will be BQ9P.  Operation will commence on
or about 0900 UTC on June 4, 2002 and will end at approximately 2300 UTC on
June 12, 2002.

Operators include BV4FH Paul (Team Leader), BV5CR Wong, BV3FG Robert, K4WA
Steven, K5YY Sanford, W5FI Gary and W0IZ Igor.

The team plans to operate 5 stations on all bands, 6 meters to 160 meters.

QSL cards can be obtained via KU9C

Please Note:

-there will be no on-line logs for this operation.
-a pilot station will be announced shortly.
-Operating frequencies will be announced shortly.

Transportation costs and other DXpedition expenses are estimated at
US$8,000.  Donations will be graciously accepted with your QSL card, or in
advance of the operation via KU9C.

Any questions, comments, etc.  Please contact Steve KU9C at ku9c@arrl.net