ad: TinyPaddle-1

Inside the Epic CY9C St. Paul Island DXpedition

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by W1DED, Sep 1, 2024.

ad: L-HROutlet
ad: l-rl
ad: abrind-2
ad: Left-3
ad: l-BCInc
ad: Left-2
ad: L-MFJ
  1. W1DED

    W1DED Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page


    Experience the CY9C DXpedition on the rugged and remote St. Paul Island, located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. In this exclusive on-island interview, team member Craig Thompson, K9CT, provides an in-depth look at St. Paul Island, ranked 50th on the DXCC most-wanted list. He discusses the island’s challenging weather, its historical significance, and the extraordinary efforts required to reach this isolated location, including the rare use of helicopters. Craig introduces the dedicated team of operators and details the radio and antenna capabilities driving the CY9C operation. Gain insights into the leadership and teamwork that keep the mission on track in such a demanding environment. As the DXpedition enters its final days, the team encourages radio operators worldwide to make contact with CY9C before the operation concludes. Watch the full interview, subscribe to the channel, and join the conversation!
    W1DED_131_CY9C_Thumb04.jpg
     
    SV1LJA, WB2CLL, KI8M and 11 others like this.
  2. EA7JAN

    EA7JAN Ham Member QRZ Page

    yohanks to the team that gave us the opportunity to contact them 73 EA7JAN
     
    K6RWM, W1DED, N4FZ and 1 other person like this.
  3. SP2GBL

    SP2GBL Ham Member QRZ Page

    Dziękujemy za wyprawę i wiele QSO
    Best regards from polish amateur radio HAM.
    Marian SP2GBL
     
    W9OOO, K6RWM and W1DED like this.
  4. KD4LT

    KD4LT Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Thanks Good Job
     
    W1DED likes this.
  5. W2KS

    W2KS Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Great job! I worked them on 17m and 40m.
     
    W1DED likes this.
  6. WB1S

    WB1S XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Like a well oiled machine, very impressive ! Thanks for the great effort
     
    EA5KO, W1DED and (deleted member) like this.
  7. F4HPX

    F4HPX XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Thank you guys.
    It was a pleasure to work you on several bands and modes.

    Keep doing such things in the future.
     
    W1DED and (deleted member) like this.
  8. IU5HES

    IU5HES Ham Member QRZ Page

    Worked 4 slots (1 ssb and 3 cw), many thanks!
     
    W1DED likes this.
  9. AJ4LJ

    AJ4LJ Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Very easy FT-8 contact on 20 meters. Thanks for all your efforts.
     
    W1DED likes this.
  10. KN1M

    KN1M Ham Member QRZ Page

    Great job! Excellent ops! 73!
     
    W1DED likes this.
  11. KK4NAW

    KK4NAW XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Got to work you on 17 & 20 meters from Wyoming, great operators! Thanks so much, 73!
     
    W1DED likes this.
  12. SV1CEI

    SV1CEI Ham Member QRZ Page

    Great job and good ears operators for low power stations.
    Thanks for giving us 6 slots ( 4 CW and 2 FT8 )
    Congrats to all of you !!!
    73's de SV1CEI
    Nick
     
    W1DED likes this.
  13. CT2GQA

    CT2GQA Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    great job thanks for oportunity to make contacts with cy9c 73 CT2GQA
     
    W1DED likes this.
  14. KE9EX

    KE9EX Ham Member QRZ Page

    Thanks for three CW QSOs: 40, 17, 15 Meters.
    Thanks for using 160 Meters. I tried, but QRN too heavy here. 73.
     
    W1DED likes this.
  15. G1HYD

    G1HYD XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Managed a RTTY contact from my Mickey Mouse station in UK (wire antenna in the loft) and wanted to say thank you to the team that made the contact possible using RTTY
    I certainly would not have had a chance to contact the island on phone.
     
    VA3CJO, N6SPP, W9TNC and 1 other person like this.

Share This Page

ad: UR5CDX-1