[SFDXA] Cancellation of the DX0DX DXpedition

[WILLIAM MARX]

>From Tony N2MFT
 
 

15 Sept 2011

Cancellation of the DX0DX DXpedition

Due to the situation in the South China Seas which has been escalating over the 
past 12 months, it has been decided to cancel plans to activate Thitu Island in 
the Spratlys.

Team Leader Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY said “With this in mind and having a 
responsibility of duty of care for the operators, I’ve decided that the risks 
outweigh the hobby. With the notion of safety first above all else, the 
DXpedition is off for the foreseeable future.”

About 30 radio amateurs were to operate for three weeks from The Philippines 
controlled island of Thitu in January 2011. It was delayed and is now cancelled. 
The Spratlys between Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Brunei, and The Philippines is a 
much sought DX entity.

Chris VK3FY said, “This has been an extremely costly DXpedition. It’s hoped that 
each sponsor/club, understands the amounts of refunds to be sent to each and the 
team, may be less than the amount contributed.

“With sales of assets continuing and the final loan equipment arriving finally 
into the USA (due to the new home land security requirements) for redistribution 
to the owner, the books can be finalised and refunds begin once approved by the 
team.”

The cancellation has been made known widely and those involved are being kept 
informed.



Jim Linton VK3PC
DX0DX Public Affairs