[OKDXA] FT5ZM - Amsterdam Island
W5LE - Gene Lewis
w5le at beggstelco.net
Fri Apr 12 04:59:59 EDT 2013
I would love to hear that someone is going to put Bouvet Island on the air!
As far as Amsterdam Island, I show it as being 11396 miles from my QTH.
Basically, it's about as distant as you can get from Oklahoma and still be
on the same planet.
I'd be very sure I had a decent antenna and a bit of power. With both
Amsterdam and Heard, both in the same general area, hitting the air around
the same time, it would behoove anyone to be as prepared as possible antenna
and power-wise.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John G." <af5cc at fidmail.com>
To: "Oklahoma - DX news and information" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: [OKDXA] FT5ZM - Amsterdam Island
> What I am hearing from the Eham.net DX forum is that the Intrepid DX
> group-who gave us ST0R among others, is preparing to make a major
> DXpedition announcement soon. I know a couple of countries that it won't
> be, but don't know what it is yet.
>
> What should the path be like between OK and FT5Z? Fairly difficult?
> Impossible without a KW and lots of alumimun? I could use it for a new
> one!
>
> 73 John AF5CC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "W5LE - Gene Lewis" <w5le at beggstelco.net>
> To: "Oklahoma - DX news and information" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 12:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [OKDXA] FT5ZM - Amsterdam Island
>
>
>> Outstanding, Roger! Thanks! I'm not sure if there's ANOTHER major
>> announcement forthcoming or not. I kind of assumed the FT5ZM was
>> probably it. We'll see.
>> 73, Gene
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Roger Simpson" <rksimpson1 at cox.net>
>> To: "Oklahoma - DX news and information" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:42 PM
>> Subject: Re: [OKDXA] FT5ZM - Amsterdam Island
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: W5LE - Gene Lewis
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:04 PM
>>> To: Discussion of OKDXA
>>> Subject: [OKDXA] FT5ZM - Amsterdam Island
>>>
>>> Ladies and Gents,
>>> I'm posting a letter I received from Bob Allphin, K4UEE. I will be
>>> contacting the officers of the OKDXA directly to vote on the amount of a
>>> contribution from the club. The main thing I'd like for you to
>>> consider, after reading this letter from Bob, is individual
>>> contributions. It's going to be a very expensive DXpedition and all
>>> help will be greatly appreciated. There's a couple of ways this could be
>>> done. You could contribute directly and get individual credit or you
>>> could place some funds in the OKDXA account and it would make it
>>> possible to make the total contribution from the OKDXA a bigger amount.
>>> All clubs giving $500 or more get their logos displayed. I, personally,
>>> think this would be great. If this latter option is what you choose, you
>>> can send your funds to Bruce, K5PX. If you ARE using this method,
>>> please email me and Bruce as soon as possible and let us know this is
>>> your intention. This will impact the dollar amount that will be put to
>>> vote before the of
>>> ficers.
>>> Thanks for all consideration.
>>> 73 and see you in the pileups.
>>> Gene
>>> =================================================================
>>> From Bob, K4UEE
>>> RE: Amsterdam Island Dxpedition - FT5ZM
>>>
>>> Dear members Oklahoma DX Association,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Recently, DXpedition leader Ralph K0IR announced plans to activate the
>>> #4 most-need DXCC entity---Amsterdam Island-St. Paul (FT5ZM). Our
>>> operation is scheduled for 18 days and will occur between January 15th
>>> and February 20th, 2014. Ralph has assembled a terrific team of great
>>> operators with many years of DXpedition experience. They are: Nodir -
>>> EY8MM; Michel - FM5CD; Jorge - HK1R; Bob - K4UEE; Craig - K9CT; Erling -
>>> LA6VM; George - N4GRN; Arnie - N6HC; Neil - VA7DX; Steve - VE7CT;
>>> Gregg - W6IZT; Jerry - WB9Z and Andy UA3AB. Included are three members
>>> of the CQ DX Hall of Fame: 9V1YC, K0IR and K4UEE.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The last major operation from Amsterdam Island was 1998, and it has
>>> climbed steadily back up the most wanted list in the last 15 years. Our
>>> goal is to give everyone who needs a contact for an all-time new one at
>>> least one QSO. Secondarily, we will provide band/mode contacts for those
>>> chasing the DXCC Challenge and other awards.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The team will be QRV on 160m-10m CW, SSB, and Digital modes. There will
>>> be two Operating locations are about 2 kilometers apart. Each location
>>> will allow a full complement of antennas. The separation will allow
>>> simultaneous CW/RTTY and SSB transmission on the open bands. The group
>>> plans on eight stations; four at each location. Elecraft K3's, a full
>>> complement of antennas, and 500 watt amplifiers will be the backbone of
>>> the station configurations.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> As with past DXpeditions to "Top Ten" DXCC entities, this is a costly
>>> venture. The expenses total just over $400,000. Each operator must
>>> contribute a minimum of $10,000 of his own money; pay his own way
>>> to/from Fremantle, Australia. They will be away from home and family
>>> for six weeks, spend 16 to 18 days at sea, and be prepared for the
>>> financial and physical risks inherent in a major DXpedition of this
>>> magnitude.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The group needs your financial support to successfully complete this
>>> major project and is asking all DXers to contribute what they can to
>>> make this happen. We are hopeful that clubs and major sponsors will help
>>> us; INDEXA has already made an extremely generous contribution to the
>>> project and the NCDXF has honored us with a very large grant. But we
>>> also need the help of individual DXers, not only from North America, but
>>> also from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania. Let's make
>>> this happen! Then, let's enjoy the chase of a new country, a new band
>>> country, or working a rare one!
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So, please consider a generous contribution to this project. To have
>>> your club or organization's logo included on our QSL card please
>>> contribute $500 or more; or $250 to have your club's name included on
>>> the QSL card. Individual contributions of $100 or more will be listed on
>>> our QSL card. Everyone who supports the DXpedition will be listed and
>>> properly recognized on our website.
>>>
>>> We encourage you to visit the Amsterdam Island website
>>> (www.amsterdamdx.org) and donate via the PayPal link. It's free and
>>> easy. You can contribute with a major credit card, AND you don't even
>>> have to have a PayPal account to do it! If that is not convenient, you
>>> may print the contribution from provided on our website and mail a check
>>> or money order.
>>> If you choose to use the mail, be sure all checks are made payable to:
>>> Amsterdam Island DX Group. Remember to put your clubs name on the "for"
>>> line.
>>>
>>> Please mail all contributions to:
>>>
>>> Amsterdam Island DX Group
>>>
>>> C/o Bob Allphin, K4UEE
>>>
>>> 4235 Blackland Dr.
>>>
>>> Marietta, Ga. 30067
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>>> // =========== 12 April === from K5RKS
>>> Gene: I will send $50 to Bruce to add to the OKDXA fund for our
>>> donation to the Amsterdam Island. It looks like 2014 will be a banner
>>> year with two major DXpedtions: Amsterdam Island and Heard Island. Also,
>>> according to the "Daily DX" there is supposedly an upcoming "major
>>> announcement" coming up in a few weeks [I think during Dayton]. Maybe
>>> there will be another operation announced at that time.
>>>
>>> 73 Roger K5RKS
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