Equipment
I intend to operate for as long as possible, around the clock, logging as many unique stations as possible, from virtually all areas of the world. I will operate CW and SSB, on bands from 40 to 17 m, concentrating on the bands that will exhibit the best propagation conditions within specific time windows for each region.
Given the strict maximum weight allowed for luggage on the helicopter flights to and from the island, I will bring with me the following:
I plan to operate on the island from two locations:
(a) Camp 1 - in the village, using available AC power; and
(b) Camp 2 - a remote location at northeastern edge of the island, using batteries and 1 kW generator.
Given the strict maximum weight allowed for luggage on the helicopter flights to and from the island, I will bring with me the following:
- Two Icom IC-7000 transceivers (one for spare)
- Power supply, headphones, other accessories
- New! KPA-500 amplifier
- Two multiband wire verticals with two masts (one each for spare)
I plan to operate on the island from two locations:
(a) Camp 1 - in the village, using available AC power; and
(b) Camp 2 - a remote location at northeastern edge of the island, using batteries and 1 kW generator.