here is something for you guys who are operating the contest this weekend.
73
Bill N4NX
Subject: [DX-NEWS] VP6DX (Ducie) in ARRL DX CW
> http://ducie2008.dl1mgb.com/news/index.php
>
> News #16- 2008 Feb 15
> Directly from Ducie Island:
>
> ARRL DX CW contest starts soon. VP6DX will participate in a limited
> fashion:
>
> * On the CW contest bands 160, 80, 40, 20 15 and 10, we probably will
> not
> be at the "normal" frequencies. Operators will pick a frequency based on
> band
> conditions. Each operator will make his own decisions about split vs
> simplex
> operation, depending on the situation at the time.
>
> * We will answer ALL callers (USA/VE and others), and send our contest
> exchange and log the exchanges received from contest participants.
>
> * We won't be chasing multipliers and will not be able to handle pass
> requests. If another band is open at all, we should have a signal there.
> Quick
> QSYs to check non-open bands are time-consuming (manual filter and antenna
> changes) and not a good use of our time on the island.
>
> Meanwhile, other radios will be on non-contest bands and band segments;
> e.g.,
> 20m SSB or 30m RTTY. These non-contest segment operations will continue as
> they
> have the last few days: split operations, with priority to difficult
> propagation paths.
>
> We anticipate no 20m RTTY or 40m SSB during the contest.
>
> The contest ends at Feb 17/2359z and it will be late afternoon (4pm) here.
> 40m
> will be just opening to Europe, and the low bands will open during the
> next
> three hours.
>
>
>
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