[UK-CONTEST] BERU 2011

[cris at gm4fam.plus.com]

Hi Peter

Cannot add much to what Chris GM3WOJ has said except if you are near (ie
within 300ft or so) of water think verticals, verticals and verticals!

A nearby palm tree would also be useful for an 80m Inv-L (also with
radials of course).

Also, if you have time beforehand, suggest you familiarise yourself with
the times of openings on 80 thru 10 to the BERU areas ie VE, VK/ZL, G, ZS,
and Indian Ocean.

There are a whole bunch of knowledgable subscribers to this reflector who
have much DXpedition experience (in BERU and generally); hope you get an
avalanche of replies!

GL es 73 de
Cris GM4FAM


There
> Hi folks..
>
> Just a short note to say I'm planning to activate the BVIs  (VP2V) in
> next year's Commonwealth Contest (BERU). I've just confirmed/booked the
> accommodation near Trellis Bay, Beef Island. Having a son working out
> there has been a great help!
>
> My next step is to very shortly apply for the licence. Looking at what
> others have done in the past it looks like being VP2V/G3PHO, a bit of a
> mouthful (or fistful on CW!) but we'll manage :-)
>
> It will be a low power, lightweight affair (Restricted Section: 100W to
> wire antennas).
>
> Would appreciate any useful info from people who have done this before.
> This will be, at the ripe old age of 73, my first effort at a contest
> expedition outside of UK.
>
> 73
>
> Peter G3PHO
>
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