[CCF] LIFE ENTERS ROUTINE PHASE AT Z81X IN SOUTH SUDAN

[Z81X, Olli_at_Juba]

LIFE ENTERS ROUTINE PHASE AT Z81X IN SOUTH SUDAN


As it is still the end of the rainy season on the Equator in Africa, 
members of the gang at Z81X have been spared many potential problems. 
With only a few rain showers experienced, main outdoor activities were 
completed in record time, and no rain or mud is bothering further 
efforts. But even more important, mosquitos spreading malaria are few 
and far between. However, team members use mosquito nets --- to keep out 
mosquitos during the night hours.


Agreement was reached on power, and nighttime juice is now available 
with extra compensation agreed for the cost of fuel. Also, with some 
private space added, life is now so much better than at the outset.


Regarding the radio mission, initial low-band (160 and 80M) targets - 
1500 and 2500 QSOs respectively - are exceeded with a total of 933 USA 
and 595 JA QSOs on those two bands, but every effort will be made to 
push the numbers even higher tonight before contest traffic takes over 
all bands on CW.


During the contest weekend, the team will have two dedicated stations 
with a focus on 80 and 40M SSB and the still much needed 30 and 17/12M. 
Keep an eye on those bands as the Z81X crew will keep running there 
DXpedition style.


The CQWW CW contest will see the team making three (3) single-band 
entries for your Zone 34 multiplier pleasure:


Z81R by OH2PM on 10M
Z81X by OH0XX on 15M
Z81Z by DL3DXX on 40M


As these efforts are only semi-serious, you shouldn't be surprised to 
see one of the Z8s appear on other bands as well.


There will be pictures available of this operation on the Z81X QRZ.com 
page later today.
Following the weekend, site teardown will start