[OKDXA] 3Y0J

[D. Boyer]

Well said Coy 👍

73
Craig
W5CCP

Sent from my iPhone Xs

> On Feb 8, 2023, at 3:48 PM, N5OK <coyday62 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thought I would put down a few thoughts on the current situation.  Most of
> this came to me from questions that some of you have been sending me
> privately.
> 
> First off, let me say that I'm having a lot of fun with this one. This
> operation got in trouble right off the bat.  From their own admission, they
> underestimated the harshness of the climate of Bouvet.  They also didn't
> anticipate the strength and stamina it would take to get all the equipment
> up on the ice.  At this point they are trying to salvage what they can.  I
> feel for them.  I've been in similar circumstances.  I think they are doing
> the best they can under the circumstances.
> 
> Much of the problem with low power and marginal antennas is that they will
> be stronger into EU and Asia than they will be here.  We are the furthest
> away from them.  May I suggest patience is the best solution.  They are in
> batten down mode right now because of an incoming storm.  Where they are,
> it could be life threatening.  I just hope they stay safe.
> 
> An issue that hasn't been brought up is that they are on the SE side of the
> island and they are close to the beach.  The result is that they have this
> huge mass of rock and ice between them and North America.  I think that is
> why some are working them long path since they can't hear them short path.
> 
> The thing that is hindering us most right now are the cops and those half
> asleep that are calling on his frequency.  It is being made worse because
> they are running low power.  The VERY BEST way to handle these jerks is to
> ignore them.  If  you get on and harass them it encourages them as that is
> what they are looking for.  Maximum mayhem!  Unfortunately some of these
> are very vulgar which is a black mark on ham radio.  Many hams are
> frustrated because they can't even hear them much less work them.  It may
> get even worse as their time on the island grows shorter.  If you think
> this type of behavior is something new, that just isn't so.  I don't even
> think it has gotten worse.
> 
> You put all these things together and you would think it impossible to work
> these guys.  However, the ops there are obviously serious about working as
> many as they can and I think they will work it out if they have enough time
> before they have to leave.  A few days of good wx would help a lot.
> 
> I need them on digital for a new one there but I'm not going to panic if I
> don't get them.  I'm going to turn 83 here in May and will likely not be
> around for the next dxpedition to 3Y0.  So this is it for me.  So, bottom
> line is be patience and stay after it in spite of the adversity.  Also pray
> for the safety of the team.
> 
> Good luck.  Hope we all work them!
> 
> 73, Coy
> 
> Coy C Day, N5OK
> 20685 SW 29
> Union City, OK 73090
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