DXpedition to One of the Last Jewels of the Planet
In order to commemorate the presence of the W8S Swains DX pedition on Swains Island in 2023, the Team had prepared a special award and plaque for Alex Jennings (the representative of the family who own Swains Island).
Today during a small ceremony held on Swains Island, the W8S Team presented both the award and stainless steel plaque, which will remain on Swains Island, for the next DX pedition / visitors to see.
The latest news from Swains:
Top Band:
The weather gods are in favor of the W8S Team today!
Lots of overcast make it possible for the Team to work with 4 operators (off-duty) on the 160m vertical. While others are operating some of the operators take some time from their scheduled rest to built up the last antenna!
The 160m vertical stands and is ready for action.
6m EME:
The first attempts on 6m were unsuccessful. There was a one-way copy and that is not enough. There will be another attempt in a few hours if there is a moon pass suitable for Europe. The team is confident that their learning curve will result in QSOs.
Greyline:
The team is aware that this morning they missed the last hour of the European grey line and the first hour of the East Coast grey line on 80m. This was necessary because they all had to do antenna work. Since all antennas are now up and working, expect full attention during the greyline on 80m and top band.
The team is fully aware that not everything is going as expected and therefore the expectation cannot be fully met yet.
Despite the extreme conditions in which to work, the ambition is as high as ever and the team is doing everything possible to meet expectations.
This is Swains:
During the next few days the team will share their stay on the Island via this lIvestream.
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