[OKDXA] Re: Sable Island

Wed, 11 Sep 2002 17:31:11 -0500

Dave,

I vote that we support this DXpedition to some extent.  CY0 is needed by a
lot of folks.  These guys seem to be trying to do it right.  Who knows I may
catch them on RTTY or 6 meters.  ;-)

Coy
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave <[email protected]>
To: Dave <[email protected]>; jim green <[email protected]>; m duensing
<[email protected]>; jerry chouinard <[email protected]>; K5SIT BOB
<[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; bill clark <[email protected]>; cliff
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Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 4:00 PM
Subject: Sable Island

Greetings Officers & Directors,

Received the donation request below for Sable Island (CY0). Looks like it is
currently # 49 on the DX most wanted list.

What say you?

Dave-WATV

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Oklahoma DXA
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George Balint,               VE3NZ
Nick Lekic,                  VE3EY
Lajos Laki,                  VE3NE

Sable Island DX-pedition
15 - 24 November, 2002

Official site:  http://www.dipole.com

Dear HAM friends,

The demand to activate Amateur radio from Sable Island was increasing
steadily in the past years and therefore it is our pleasure to announce a
plan to put CY0 into many HAM's LOG book including 6m, RTTY and low
bands.Most probably this year will be the last one of the 23rd Solar Cycle
when large number of contacts can be made specially on the higher bands.

Due to our experience in DX-pedition (CY0DX, CY9R, 3A2, VY1) we are well
aware of that this plan would be possible to execute only with the support
of HAMs, amateur radio organizations and related businesses.

Sable Island is one of the most remote Canadian islands, and it is infamous
of its difficult access by sea, due to the surrounding shallow waters, that
have been proven  deadly for many navigators during past
centuries. Presently the only Canadian Coastguard approved safe
transportation to the island is a dedicated charter flight, with specially
equipped airplane, since the island does not have any man made airstrip.
However this flight is expensive, as well as accommodation and associated
costs are very high on Sable Island. George and myself made the trip in 1997
bearing all our costs, but since than prices went up considerably. This time
we would like to raise funds to cover the costs.

Success of this DX-pedition is depends upon Organizations like yours. We
hope your members will appreciate the involvement and will enjoy chasing
this rare DXCC country throughout the bands.

Any assistance your Organization can offer, no matter how modest will be
greatly appreciated. Your donation will be acknowledged on the QSL card, on
the InterNet site and in printed media.

Thank you for your time and effort. Your prompt attention and notification
would be greatly appreciated.

Lajos Laki,
  VE3NE
Organizer