[SEDXC] National Wildlife Refuge Week....Ham operations needed !

[Robert Carroll]

SEDXCer's and Friends-

 

I received this from K4UEE.  We've had a couple of discussions about the
opportunity this activity provides.   Bob did ask that we not forward this
to any of the DX newsletters etc. , though as things go, I would not be
surprised if they quickly became aware of it.  I would appreciate any
feedback you might have, and there is a link to contact the sponsor of the
event.

 

73

Bob W2WG

 

 

DO NOT RELEASE THIS TO THE DX PRESS !

 

Dear Bob,

 

     I am writing you as the President of the Southeastern  DX Club.  I have
a  special opportunity that I would like you to consider.  As you may know,
I am one of the founding members of The KP1-5 Project which recently was
selected to activate Desecheo.  The mission of The KP1-5 Project is:


The purpose of the KP1-5 Project is to work toward a solution to the closure
of Desecheo and Navassa islands to Amateur Radio operators by achieving
lawful, periodic access to these islands pursuant to U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service authorization.

While operating from these islands is a worthwhile goal, the KP1-5 Project
is dedicated to a long term partnership that jointly benefits the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and Amateur Radio operators worldwide. 

 

   October 11-19, 2009 is National Wildlife Refuge Week. We are hoping to
set up ham radio stations at a number of these Refuges and operate as part
of the celebration of the National Refuge System and provide visibility and
publicity for both the USFWS and Amateur Radio.  Several members of the
Project have done this in the past and it is fun (kind of like Field Day)
and certainly if done properly and professionally can help 

further the long term relationship.

 

    Our desire is that we can attract the right kind of ham citizens to
participate.  It is important that those involved in this project understand
that they are representing the amateur radio community at large and of
course, we would hope a good impression would be made.

 

   If anyone in your organization has an interest, please refer them to the
following website:  <http://www.nwrweek-radio.info/>
http://www.nwrweek-radio.info/ .  Questions should be directed to Brad
Farrell, K4RT at:

info at nwrweek-radio.info.

 

Thanks so much for your consideration.

 

73, Bob-K4UEE