CB0ZA – Juan Fernandez

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DXpedition logo for CB0ZA, Juan Fernandez

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NEWS UPDATE on QTH

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Take a look at where the CB0ZA DXpedition will put their antennas.

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NEWS UPDATE

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NEWS UPDATE

PRESS RELEASE #2

December 3, 2023: CB0ZA DXpedition Provides Updated Plans and Mourns the Loss of Marco Quijada, CE1EW

As many of you may know, our CB0ZA DXpedition team leader Marco Quijada, CE1EW passed away suddenly and unexpectedly becoming a "Silent Key" last month. Marco was a much respected and revered member of our amateur community, not only in Chile but also internationally. He had been actively involved in Chile as a highly accomplished and successful DXpeditioner, IOTA participant and contester for the past 30 years.

As such, the CB0ZA team extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family and friends during this difficult time. He will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In spite of this tragic loss, some of the remaining CB0ZA team members remain dedicated to the original mission plan. After carefully considering the impending options and obstacles that Marco was dealing with coordinating the DXpedition, it was determined that some members of the team will honor Marco's memory. They have made the difficult decision to press forward with the expedition. It is now the team's goal to make Marco Quijada's passion, expertise, and contributions to the team be forever remembered as the cornerstone of this, Marco's "last" DXpedition project.

Understandably, because of their close personal connection to Marco, some of the team members have opted off the team. Rather than having a 10 member team, plans have changed and CB0ZA will consist of 7 very experienced operators moving forward to put Juan Fernandez on air next February. They been working tirelessly to reconnect with Marco’s leads in order to make this a successful event. The "new" team includes: Otis, NP4G; Ez, HI3R/NK4DX; Dercel, XQ3SK; Mike, AB5EB; Mike, AD5A; Hal, W8HC and Steve, N2IC.

Guillermo, XQ3SA, who was a member of the on-island team, will now serve as our point of contact for equipment logistics and transportation in Chile. Bob, N2OO will serve as QSL Manager for the DXpedition.

The North America team members will meet next week in Florida for (December 7-10, 2023) at the QTH of AD4ES for final planning and equipment testing. Flights have been secured to and from Juan Fernandez. They will be on the air using special call K4Z for testing of the equipment. If you hear us, make sure to give us feedback.

Following our Florida meeting, we will be finishing the equipment shipment to Chile and finalizing operating strategies. The current flight from Chile to Juan Fernandez provides limited cargo capacities so equipment will be prioritized and it could potentially affect our original plan. Our original dates were February 13-20. We are happy to inform that our new operation dates of February 10-24, 2024, thus providing more on the air opportunities to our DX community.

Unfortunately, with Marco's passing, we are unable to access the CB0ZA website. With time now being a factor, we have made the decision to utilize QRZ.com, our Facebook Group and DX News sources to provide further updates. Stay tuned.

With all the recent events, our expenses have increased and we kindly ask the DX community to support us in this endeavor by donating to donate@cb0za.com (Paypal)

In the spirit of unity and remembrance, the CB0ZA Team invites the public to join in commemorating Marco Quijada's legacy and celebrating the achievements of the DXpedition. The team remains focused on the goal of making this project a reality. Now more than ever we will honor our friend Marco by bringing him with us in our hearts to his last DXpedition to Juan Fernandez.

 

PRESS RELEASE #3

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PRESS RELEASE #4

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NEWS UPDATE

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CB0ZEW hit the airwaves about an hour ago with what I presume to be the RIB station and is currently working F/H FT8 on 24.911 MHz.

 

they were on 24.911 for a couple of transmissions a few minutes ago and then gone.

Ok they are back on but weak now

 

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VERY LATEST NEWS

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