[SADXA] 3D2CR Update

[Jim Wysocki]

 From N0UN:

"After several attempts and several hours of trying, we have ditched our 
efforts of uploading an online log. Logs will uploaded to Club Log when 
the Team gets back to Fiji where we have regular high speed Internet 
connection(s).

"Going forward on the Rebel Pacific Tour in the coming weeks and months, 
we will investigate other ways of transferring files. We will look at 
file transfers via HF radio and other means. Between the time and money 
required for online log uploads via satellite, we are seriously 
questioning the concept altogether. We are not a 20 man DXpedition that 
has raised a half a million dollars – we are a small group of dedicated 
Hams with our “lightweight” DXpeditions. We do not have “network 
experts” on board, nor will we carry network experts. We are Rebel Ham 
Radio operators.

"We have 50 MB on one BGAN set aside for weather reports once we are on 
the open seas, and that’s the way it’s going to be. Like we mentioned in 
a previous post, it may be time to record your contacts so you don’t end 
up on the dupe list.

"Travel by slow zodiac through a mile of coral reef (each way) takes 
time, but Dom is becoming familiar with the best paths and how much 
weight in food, fuel, etc. can be taken each trip, always remembering it 
all has to come back to the Rebel catamaran eventually.

"Plans are at this time to pull up anchor on the 11th. Of course we are 
a dynamic DXpedition so times and dates can (and most probably will) 
change. We do not want to run ourselves into the ground at stop #1 when 
we still have several more stops in the Pacific planned.

"Windy.com reports temperatures in the 70’s for Conway Reef, but the 
Team swears it’s 100 (38° C). And humid. Bugs are starting to bite, and 
we are aware of some wind gusts coming the next few days so we are 
taking precautions and reestablishing antennas. Not sure how Windy 
figures their information for an abandoned reef, but we have instruments 
on the reef and we assure you they are not the same readings relayed to 
the Team from Windy.com.

"Look for us again during darkness on 80 and 160.

"See you in the pileups!"