Comments on: 30 Ham Radio Contest Tips — Go on a contesting DXpedition

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Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:44:53 +0000

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By: Scot, K9JY

Scot, K9JY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:40:13 +0000

Exactly — and another great example. Outside of IOTA, there is also a fresh water island grouping now that could also be done as an expedition of some sort.

Great addition — thanks.

By: kaz

kaz — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:14:42 +0000

I might also suggest the RSGB IOTA contest as an excuse for an excursion. This year I joined N4YDU for an expedition to the south core banks. What a blast. (see http//n4a.w4kaz.com and loog for the ‘photos’ link).

We activated NA-067 from the south core banks here in NC. It was fun being a multiplier, even in a summertime contest.

It was very much a learning experience. It was also a lot like field day, as the island was accessible only by ferry, so everything had to be hauled in for the weekend.

I was also at a club meeting earlier this year where W2DZO gave a presentation about V26H. It had only been a couple of weeks before, and Henry was very enthusiastic about his first DXpedition.

73 de w4kaz k