[SADXA] Fwd: South Orkney 2020 DXpedition

[Alan Komenski]

Info on the planned 2020 expedition to South Orkney Island.

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> From: Glenn Petri <tgpetri at gmail.com>
> Date: March 30, 2019 at 3:52:12 PM MST
> To: AC2K at arrl.net
> Subject: South Orkney 2020 DXpedition
> 
> Gents,
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> It will have been 9 years since the last South Orkney DX-pedition. The island is uninhabited except for a part-time British Antarctic Survey research station.  While the island is managed by the UK, it is administered under the 1959 Antarctic Treaty. We’ve been advised by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the process for landing, and have begun the process with various US Government agencies. We’ve also been in contact with the UK base commander, he is aware and supportive of the project. 
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> The expedition ship Braveheart will provide transportation and logistics. Braveheart has a proven track record of DX-pedition support, as does our team. Project cost is estimated at ~$325,000(USD) with the most expensive items being the ship, freight and Antarctic certified tents. 
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> With a limited number of available and approved ships, serious DX-peditions to ecologically sensitive / restricted entities are complex and expensive projects. Each team member committed up to $20,000(USD) with thehope their financial outlay will be reduced by donations and grants. Their payment does not include transportation and living expenses to Punta Arenas, Chile, estimated at several thousand US Dollars for most team members.  At project conclusion we will publish a financial summary. Any surplus funds will be evenly divided across the on-island team. 
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> We appreciate your consideration and hope the Southern Arizona DX Club will support our project. Please consider the timing of any donation; we must pay all expenses before leaving home, including significant non-refundable payments to Braveheart throughout 2019, and a final payment before sailing. 
> 
> 73,
> Gene K5GS & Team
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> Forwarded by:
> Glenn Petri KE4KY
> NA Pilot, Fundraising Team
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