ng7m – Page 11 – Swains 2023

9 June 202314 June 2023

Of course, we have to look good too!

Of course, a DXpedition is mainly about the final results and good preparation is definitely part of that.
On the technical side, after 3 years the plans have been dusted off again and adjusted to the new situation in terms of operator team and of course the expected better band conditions on the higher bands.
But there is more and that is why a decision was taken today on the uniform, after all, we also need to be able to present ourselves nicely as a team.
Well, that will certainly work with these shirts….

7 June 202314 June 2023

W8S Swains Team having their weekly meeting, participants joining in from 3 continents!

Top row: Johannes PA5X, Gerben PG5M, Ronald PA3EWP, Evert PA2KW, Max NG7M, and main screen: Adrian KO8SCA

6 June 202314 June 2023

First batch of antennas are ready for testing

First batch of antennas are ready for testing and creating installation instructions.

With the improved conditions compared to our initial 2020 plan, we are reconsidering the antenna plan and anticipating on the improved conditions for the higher bands.

Five new VDA’s are constructed for 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20m, all with identical materials and construction to cater for interchanging materials in case of damage. We will use 10m and 12m fiber poles as masts.”