Topband: Topband operations by the upcoming Peter I Dxpedition...3Y0X

[MAllphin at aol.com]

Hello fellow 160m enthusiasts,
 
By now most of you are aware that Peter I Island will be activated in late 
January and early February, 2005 by a multinational team of twenty-one men.  The 
call sign will be 3YØX.


This will be only the third DXpedition to Peter I and only the second to 
offer 160m QSOs.  The 3YØPI Dxpedition in 1994 made a little over 300 QSOs on 
topband.  Obviously, this means that most 160m ops today still need Peter I for a 
new one.


We are planning a very large operation with eight full-KW stations and a low 
power 30m station.  Modes include CW, SSB and various digital options. There 
are fifteen antennas in the inventory and many spares. On 160m we will be 
running full power to a heavy-duty version of the  Battle Creek Special antenna 
(the very same antenna that produced 1250 QSOs from VKØIR in 1997.) The BCS will 
be dedicated to 160m.  Additionally, we are planning at least one 3el wire 
beam on the ice and maybe more.


There will be five experienced topband operators fighting each other to have 
the opportunity to put you in the log.  Myself (K4UEE), Pertti OH2PM, Eric 
K3NA, Andy UA3AB and Alan K5AB.


I'm writing to encourage you to look at our website http://www.peterone.com/ 
and begin to share our excitement.   If you like what you see and feel, please 
consider supporting the team with a generous contribution toward our 
expenses.  They are quite large!


Thanks and CU in the pileups from 3YØX!


73, Bob
K4UEE
DXpedition Co-leader