Team wanted for Marshall Islands DXpedition

Activation of IOTA new-one OC-278, Ujelang atoll in Marshall Islands. Early December, 2010 2-3 weeks. Some equipment (Icom IC-7600 radio/Ameritron ALS-600S amplifier/generator/antennas) already prepositioned in Enewetak.

Callsign: V73RRC

For estimated costs and details please contact me via email on qrz.com or phone +1(206)529-5168 or call Yuri Zaruba UA9OBA +7(3833)511-777
Video from my trip to Marshall Islands in October, 2010:

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73, Yuri N3QQ

 

When you get to Wetok, please look for the eyeglasses I lost there. They are black horn-rim with a Diopter of 1.75. I need them for driving.

TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo

 

FAQ's V73RRC Ujelang Atoll

I would like to thank Freq AA7BQ for publication and all who responded!

Q: Costs of participation
A: Airfare see Continental.com from nearest airport to you with destination Majuro, check estimated dates December 3-21
plus $2-3k for food/transportation/logging inside Marshall Islands and your regular bills for 2-3 weeks
Q: Skills required
A: Handling of SSB/CW pileups, extra language in addition to English is a plus (Spanish/French/Japanese)
Q: Travel documents
A: US passport, non US Citizens may require a visa http://www.visitmarshallislands.com/default.aspx
Q: What so special about Ujelang Atoll and why now?
A: Ujelang atoll is uninhabited island and no regular transportation is available.
We are cooperating with Enewetak-Ujelang Local Government (165ft vessel Lady E) and can tag along for a small donation comparing real costs of chartering of this vessel. Next trip to Ujelang may or may not happen for many years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ujelang_Atoll
We are on their schedule and it is subject to change/cancellation.
Q: Operating positions
A: At least two

73, Yuri N3QQ

 

Eniwetok, a nice place to visit

Spent a glorious 12 mo stay there with the USAF 1253 AACS Sqdn in '59/'60. Lots of swimming, phone patches, swimming, contesting, swimming and operating from KX6BT.
Tom W3FRG