[SJDXA] Crozet Island FT8WW QRV

Wed Dec 28 13:15:55 EST 2022

Teve 2, Steve 4 and the good GD,

I am hopeful that after time proves that there will be no issue with the scientists on site that expanded activity will be allowed after the 3 weeks noted. But in any case, it seems that Thierry only planning for 30,20,17 operation to encourage ATNO’s.

This is from Thierry’s post dated November 19th.  FT8WW – Crozet Island | DX-World <https://www.dx-world.net/ft8ww-crozet-island-2022-23/> 

Given the very short duration of my programs I intend to favor traffic on 2 or 3 bands maximum for ATNO. Depending on the best band for the W6 I will choose the 14 or 18 MHZ and at night the 10 MHz.

I did not choose frequencies either, it will be seen with the scientists on site, except for the 10 Mhz FT8 where with Bouvet's team, we agreed that I would use 10,131 Mhz but I noted the sub-bands of the W stations (novice) on the 14 MHz.

The whole team is working to have the largest possible transmission window which would allow more traffic and maybe more band. I am in contact with IPEV, but to date I have no information in the direction of an extension.

I feel sorry for all those, and I know there are many, who are looking for Crozet. For me too it is a great frustration to stay 3 months on site for only 3 weeks of HF traffic.

Follow-up of the journey and details on the site and on the LNDX bulletin of J Michel.

Thank you and good luck.

Thierry – F6CUK

73!

de Bob Schenck, N2OO

From: STEPHEN SULLIVAN <kz2i at aol.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 12:30 PM
To: w1gd at aol.com
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Subject: Re: [SJDXA] Crozet Island FT8WW QRV

Yes, Gerry and Steve4, I agree. Too many people have to have it NOW! 2 days into a 3 month operation. Crozet is one of the 4 I need on cw. Need every band but 20, but would gladly take a 20 cw qso. 

Give Thierry a break. One man. Wire antennas. Basically running barefoot ( saw reports his 500 watt amp blew but no verification).  Very rare entity.  And under the watch of government. 

And like you said, Gerry. The loudest complainers have never been under the gun on the other side. Don’t get me started on the (southern) Europeans. Complaining “it’s a JA” operation. Check the clublog stats and see where most qsos went. 

A couple years ago there was a dxpedition that was actually checking spots and comments. They made it clear that friendly SUGGESTIONS were appreciated but bad comments would get operator blackballed. One big Euro (Surprise!) started ragging on the second day of the operation. He ended up with something like 30 qsos on 9 bands, all modes. And didn’t ever get a qsl/LOTW etc. 

Anyway.   Good luck to all. I can’t wait for the madness and confusion when Crozet and Bouvet are on at the same time. 

Happy New Year!

Steve Kz2i 

On Dec 27, 2022, at 12:08 PM, W1GD via SJDXA <sjdxa at mailman.qth.net <mailto:sjdxa at mailman.qth.net> > wrote:

Yes, Steve it is sad. Especially so because most of the comments are from guys who have never left their shack to operate or have ever had a pileup to work down.  I have Crozet on SSB, but would really like them on CW (I'm one short of CW Honor Roll). Based on what I've seen in 2 days, that CW QSO will take a miracle.  Hopefully, he'll get permission to operate longer. 

73 & HNY,

Gerry, W1GD

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Subject: Re: [SJDXA] Crozet Island FT8WW QRV

This is sad how much bashing he has been getting for FT-8 on 14.085 the last hour. Not going to say he has no idea what he is doing but the impression is being made that way on DXWATCH 

On Mon, Dec 26, 2022 at 6:25 PM Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net <mailto:n2oo at comcast.net> > wrote:

SJDXA members,

FT8WW is on 30 meters FT8 

He is using Multi Stream on 10.131 mhz.

DO NOT use Fox/Hound.

Just use regular FT8. 

Beam heading here is 120 degrees if you are using a directional antenna.

You can transmit anywhere in the band EXCEPT on or near any of his stream frequencies which will be down low around he 350-450 hz range depending on your setup. Stay away from his stream frequencies.

Have fun!

So far KF2BQ, KZ2I, K2RET and N2OO have gotten through.

Good luck!

73!

de Bob Schenck, N2OO

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