[SFDXA] Bouvet 2018 update

[Pete Rimmel N8PR]

Remember we will be doing a fund raiser at the Sept SFDXA meeting for this operation—73,  PeteR  N8PR

3Y0Z BOUVET PRESS RELEASE (dated July 30th). Ralph, K0IR, sent out the
following, stating "This is a great example of how the ham radio community
can cooperate and work together for the common good of all." : As in any
group, the moral compass, accountability, and integrity of amateur radio
operators covers a wide spectrum.  The best of these character qualities
in the ham radio community came to light last week.
  FlexRadio Systems and Ranko Boka, 4O3A, of SKY SAT wanted to be absolutely
positive that they would in no way compromise the success of the Bouvet
Island DXpedition. They looked at this DXpedition as a once in a lifetime
experience for many DX'ers and put the success of 3Y0Z above personal gain,
competition, and acclaim.
  FlexRadio Systems and SKY SAT were concerned that: a.) Parts availability
for production of the FlexRadio amplifiers may be a problem. b.) Sending a
total of 14 amplifiers to Bouvet would cut into inventory they had promised
to their customers. c.) Meeting our shipping date might compromise their
testing and quality control.
  We will take several new FlexRadio Power Genius XL amplifiers to Bouvet.
However, FlexRadio and Ranko reached out personally to ACOM to assist in
supporting 3Y0Z. On short notice, and within 24 hours, ACOM agreed to help
make the Bouvet DXpedition the best that it can be and agreed to provide
12 ACOM 1500 amplifiers.
  ACOM, FlexRadio Systems, and SKY SAT/4O3A put aside personal gain and
competition and worked together to help the Bouvet Island DXpedition be
a better experience for you the DX'ers.  These are truly quality people.
  Ralph Fedor ? K0IR
  Bouvet Island DXpedition Co-Leader