[South Florida DX Association] [Mid Florida DX Association] 3Y0X January 10, 2005 Press Release

[Bill Marx]

Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:19 PM
Subject: [Mid Florida DX Association] 3Y0X January 10, 2005 Press Release


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> Subject: [Mid Florida DX Association] 3Y0X January 10, 2005 Press Release
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> > PRESS RELEASE  2006-5
> > UPDATE
> > Peter I DXpedition- 3YØX
> >
> > For Immediate Release
> >
> > January 10, 2006
> >
> > From: Ralph, KØIR and Bob, K4UEE
> > Peter I DXpedition co-leaders
> >
> > We are pleased to announce that the 3Y0X DXpedition has been given a
> > substantial grant by the ARRL/Colvin Award.  This is a prestigious award
> and
> > is important to our overall DXpedition financing.  Our special thanks to
> the
> > Awards Committee.
> >
> > Our twenty-two-man team now includes Wayne, KU4V and Robert, SP5XVY.
> Their
> > special expertise rounds out the team.
> >
> > Our sea container containing all of our equipment, and most of the
team's
> > personal gear is aboard the vessel DAP Mares which is now in the S.
> Shetland
> > Islands.  Our foodstuffs are also aboard after being purchased in Punta
> > Arenas, Chile.  The team will be reunited with their equipment and gear
on
> > or about Feb, 2nd to begin the 4 day voyage to Peter I.  Remember these
> > dates are target dates and weather dependent.
> >
> > The team has been assigned the special Chilean Antarctic call sign of
XR9A
> > for use to/from Peter I.  We hope to be QRV from Punta Arenas for a few
> days
> > and then maritime mobile to and from Peter I.  There is also a
possibility
> > that the team will also be QRV from the S. Shetlands for a few days
after
> > the Peter I DXpedition is complete.
> >
> > Our website, www.peterone.com will be updated regularly and should be
> > checked often.  The website should be considered the best source of
> updated
> > and correct DXpedition news direct from the DXpedition leaders.
> >
> > We are currently designing a special "souvenir " QSL card to commemorate
> > your QSOs.  Please QSL via N2OO.
> >
> > Please visit our website often as we have worked hard to enable you to
be
> a
> > part of this incredible adventure. We are seeking financial support, so
> > consider a donation please!  Pay Pal is accepted!
> >
> >
> >
> >
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