[UK-CONTEST] BERU 2011

[geoff plucknett]

I add my encouragement to the others Peter. BERU is an excellent choice.
Just us commonwealthers on very sane bands.

Agree with others - verticals work very well near water and are becoming
increasingly a favourite with dx-peditions.

I would say keep it simple. Restricted is more than enough to work around
the world on many bands in this contest.

Believe me there will be many of us S&Ping looking for you on all the bands.
You will be extremely popular!

Geoff G4FKA





On 31 August 2010 22:31, <cris at gm4fam.plus.com> wrote:

> 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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