[SixClub] Desecheo Island DXpedition

[Rick Arthur]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desecheo_Island



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From: "Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW" <w5tfw at cox.net>
To: <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 5:18 PM
Subject: [SixClub] Desecheo Island DXpedition


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> The Caribbean National Wildlife Refuge Complex has selected and announced 
> a team of operators to activate Desecheo Island (KP5) sometime between 
> January 15, 2009 and March 30, 2009.
>
> The Team will be co-led by Dr. Glenn Johnson, WØGJ and Bob Allphin, K4UEE.
>
> Background:
> On June 30, 2008, the Caribbean National Wildlife Refuge office in Puerto 
> Rico sent a letter to persons that had previously made inquiries about an 
> Amateur Radio operation from Desecheo.
>
> They announced their decision to allow one group to activate the island 
> and invited proposals that must adhere to strict guidelines and criteria. 
> Applicant's had 45 days to prepare and submit their proposals.
>
> CNWR received seven written proposals. A panel of three Fish and Wildlife 
> Service employees, from areas within the Service outside of the Caribbean 
> refuge, spent September 24 & 25 reviewing and evaluating the proposals.
>
> The selection criteria used were those outlined in the proposal invitation 
> letter. Points were awarded for how well criteria were addressed for 
> thoroughness and documentation.
>
> The proposal with the highest ranking was submitted by team leaders Dr. 
> Glenn Johnson, WØGJ, and Bob Allphin, K4UEE. Their plan involves a team of 
> fifteen operators for a 14-day operation.
>
> USFWS has not announced the actual dates of the operation yet, but the 
> DXpedition is expected to take place between January 15, 2009 and March 
> 30, 2009.
> A Special Use Permit (SUP) will be issued as per USFWS regulations.
>
> We expect that the DXpedition team and DXers worldwide will have a minimum 
> of 30 days notice.
>
> A website is being planned and will be announced in the near
>
>
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>                                                      Richard J. Fiero II
>                                                       A.R.S.  W5TFW
>                                                       www.6mt.com
>                                                       www.w5tfw.com
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