[SADXA] DX Info

[Wes]

 From his blog:

As for the equipment, things are also progressing. Many sponsors have kindly 
responded to our solicitations.
Contrary  to our initial information, I will not be using K3s. Since Elecraft no 
  longer produces K3S, it was difficult for them to loan or sell some to  me. 
They mentioned a K4 but I do not want to go with only one  transceiver, I need 
at least a second one in case of break down.  Considering the procurement 
problems that all manufacturers are facing, I  did not want to take any risk. 
Consequently, I have decided to use a  transceiver that I have at home, as well 
as used by F6KOP for their  DXpeditions, namely the TS-590. It is fully 
equipped, and has a big  advantage: no interface required to operate FT8, a mere 
USB cable  between the rig and the laptop is enough. Antenna plugs, a receiving 
  antenna connector, an RS232 interface, USB, all filters and ATU. So no 
  further options will be required. Furthermore, it has a great receiver,  and 
can be easily found second-hand at very reasonable price.
So,  I purchased a TS-590 which is right now being modified by the Kenwood 
  after sale service, to solve the known ALC issue. This modification is 
  covered by the Kenwood warranty. I will soon purchase another 590 that  will 
also be modified.
On  the amplifier side, after talks and advice from the Clipperton DX Club  and 
the F6KOP team, I have chosen a 500W tube amp, the Acom 1010, less  fragile than 
solid state amps. It can bear with a 3/1 SWR, which is a  great advantage for a 
place where I will not be in full control of  the  environment. So I will 
purchase a 1010 and have another one loaned by  the CDXC via F6KOP. Let them be 
thanked for this.
I  also thank Acom company for the discount they are offering for the  purchase, 
but this is not a gift. They are doing the best they can,  still, the cost is 
not negligible in the overall budget.
The  antennas will be the subject of another press release, after we have  made 
some tests at Paul’s QTH in the spring


Wes  N7WS


On 11/23/2022 10:44 AM, Richard Solomon wrote:
> Is this the guy that's going to run 100
> watts to a Vertical ??
>
> Going to be a tough one.
>
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 10:10 AM Wes<wes_n7ws at triconet.org>  wrote:
>
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