[RRDXA] DXpedition Swains Island September 2012

[Norbert Meyer]

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Press Release


Joe W8GEX and Craig K9CT are pleased to announce they are planning 
another DXpedition to a rare DX entity.  Joe and Craig were the 
co-leaders of the very successful PJ7E DXpedition on 10-10-10.  Before 
that, they were part of the team that re-activated Midway K4M in 2009.

This DXpedition will be to Swains Island in September 2012.  Swains 
ranks number 31 on the DX MagazineMost Wanted Survey and number 30 on 
Club Log's Most Wanted list.  Because of the anticipated demand, a 
highly experienced team of 20 operators has been formed.  The team will 
operate six stations over a 14 day period, from 160 to 6 meters on all 
modes, using the callsign NH8S.  Great emphasis will be put on Europe 
where it is most needed.

Team members include AA4NN, DJ7JC, DL3DXX, I8NHJ, K5AB, K6MM, K6TD, 
K9CT, KH7Y, N2TU, N6HC, NA6M, ND2T, NI6T, SM5AQD, W4BUW, W6KK, W8GEX, 
WB4JTT, and WB9Z.

Swains is a privately owned island and the only way to get there is from 
American Samoa via ship.  The time frame of this operation may not be 
the best for the low bands, but dates are dictated by transportation and 
weather.  The team of international operators will first gather in 
Honolulu and then travel to American Samoa together.  Landing permission 
has been granted for the tent and generator operation by the owner for 
this timeframe.

Our website, www.nh8s.org <http://www.nh8s.org/>developed by team member 
John, K6MM, will provide updates as they become available.  There are no 
communication systems on Swains, but logs will be uploaded daily via 
satellite phone.  Later, the group will also have an OQSL link on the 
website for easy QSLing.

All equipment must be sent from the US via cargo ship in June. 
  Location, transportation, island costs, and other logistics make this 
a costly trip.  Therefore, donations are very much appreciated.  Details 
of how to donate to help defray our expenses are on the website.

We want to thank ICOM, who will be supplying IC7600s for our use. 
  Thanks also to Joe, AA4NN, who will be the QSL manager, and to Carl, 
N4AA of the DX Magazinewho will sponsor the log search.*