[SFDXA] K1N

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From OPDX





K1N FINAL PRESS RELEASE [edited]. Dated February 21, 2015, from the
KP1-5 Project -- The K1N DXpedition team has only been home a few days,
but we are slowly recovering from what was a difficult project.  It
was over too soon considering that it took 15 years to gain permission,
plan and execute the DXpedition. The DX world is very complimentary
of our results...140,000 QSOs and over 30,000 uniques.  This is especially
impressive when you consider that we had only had 14 active operators,
7 HF radios, 5 small amplifiers and only 4 small beams. Many of our
QSOs were made barefoot and with dipoles hanging very high on the lighthouse
on Navassa. This is what we called a MVC (Minimum Viable Configuration)
necessitated by the use of helicopters for primary transport.
  We have many to thank. The USFWS for allowing our operation after 22
years off-the-air. The terrific team of USFWS officers and biologists
who accompanied us and became part of our team. Our sponsors, both equipment
and financial, our team of radio pilots, our helicopter crew of Danilo,
Nelson and JC, the staff of Moxon's Beach Club, the staff at Ian Fleming
Intl. Airport and our new friends, the Haitian fisherman at Navassa. When
we departed, they received gifts from us of gasoline, clean water, clothing,
food and other items. Hopefully, this will help them in their difficult
and dangerous existence.
  Lastly, we want to recognize and thank a group of 1543 DXers. These
people heard and responded to our plea for financial support prior to
our DXpedition as this when the majority of our considerable expenses
occurred.  Last night, these special and generous people had their QSOs
with K1N uploaded to LoTW (logbook of the world). This service was NOT a
condition of their contribution, but comes as a completed surprise.

Thanks to you all for a memorable experience!
  73, The KP1-5 Project
  Bob-K4UEE- President
  Glenn-W0GJ-Vice President
  Mike-NA5U-Secretary
  <www.navassadx.com>