[UK-CONTEST] OT-Dxpedition

[David Barber]

Words like 'Lead Balloon' and 'Humorously Challenged' spring to mind.



-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Colin
Sent: 01 April 2009 13:31
To: UK-Contest
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] OT-Dxpedition

Too late Clive.   The window for new Welsh IOTA applications closed at 
12.00Z.

73

Niloc ap Samoht

Clive Whelan wrote:
> Please excuse the bandwidth to publicise this expedition.
>
> A group of GWs will activate the Llamedos Islands off the coast of 
> Pembrokeshire for one day only ( today). The islands consist of two 
> rocky outcrops exposed only for a period of ten days following the 
> Spring equinox, and have been  named Nalyd and Samoht after famous  
> Welsh authors of the past. Unlike Ynys Môn the islands are sufficiently 
> distant from the coast of Pembrokeshire to qualify for IOTA status and 
> application has been made to the RSGB for their accreditation 
>
> The islands are known nesting and breeding grounds for Ospreys and Blue 
> Seals, so some disruption may be inevitable.
>
> QSLs may go via the bureau or direct to GW9BF QTHR.
>
> A loaf of lava bread is offered to the first UK station to work the 
> expedition on all 17 bands ( 160m to 10Ghz)
>
>
> 73
>
>
> Clive
> GW3NJW
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