[KCDXC] No DX hogs

[Kevin Schavee]

I need only 160m.
But I'd still like a card. Maybe 30m?

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
We have reserved the special call sign K5D for our upcoming Desecheo
operation. The operation will begin late in the day on Feb 12th.

QSO philosophy...because Desecheo is so very rare ( #6 worldwide, #3 in
Europe and # 2 in Asia ) there are many, many hams worldwide that need KP5
for an all-time new one. Therefore, we are asking that you not contact the
Dxpedition on any band/mode that you have confirmed from a previous
DXpedition. This will allow the people who really need a new DXCC entity a
better opportunity to get through the pileups.

Our objective is not to establish a world record for contacts...there will
be no "greenies", no boxes to check, no competitions for most band/mode
QSOs, no certificate or awards for contacting the Dxpedition more times
than anyone else. So, if you have KP5 already confirmed on a particular
band/mode, we respectfully ask that you exercise restraint. If, late in
the DXpedition, we are calling CQ for contacts, we will welcome your call.

The team has encountered higher expenses than anticipated. These mainly
involve the transportation and feeding of other personnel that will be
traveling to the island with us. Approximately ten other personnel will
share our campsite and facilities for the duration of the DXpedition. They
will be on Island with us to provide security and carry out field research.
Therefore, we ask that you consider a contribution to the DXpedition to help
with these incremental expenses. Just go to _www.kp5.us_
(http://www.kp5.us/) and click the button that reads" How you can Help".

We are all counting the days until we assemble in Puerto Rico on Feb 7th.

Bob Allphin- K4UEE
Glenn Johnson-W0GJ
K5D co-leaders