(Araucaria) [Fwd: SPECIAL BULLETIN-KP5]

[marcelo em alternex.com.br]

The following came in earlier today while I was away from home.  Many of you will have
already seen/heard this, but for those who have not, here is the good news:
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   I am pleased to provide you with this Press release.
73, Bob-K4UEE

Press Release # 1----Desecheo KP5----2009

The Caribbean National Wildlife Refuge Complex has selected and announced a team of
operators to activate Desecheo Island (KP5) sometime between January 15, 2009 and March
30, 2009.  The Team will be co-led by Dr. Glenn Johnson, WØGJ and Bob Allphin, K4UEE.

Background: On June 30, 2008, the Caribbean National Wildlife Refuge office in Puerto
Rico sent a letter to persons that had previously made inquiries about an Amateur Radio
operation from Desecheo.  They announced their decision to allow one group to activate
the island and invited proposals that must adhere to strict guidelines and criteria.
Applicant’s had 45 days to prepare and submit their proposals.

CNWR received seven written proposals. A panel of three Fish and Wildlife Service
employees, from areas within the Service outside of the Caribbean refuge, spent
September 24 & 25 reviewing and evaluating the proposals. The selection criteria used
were those outlined in the proposal invitation letter. Points were awarded for how well
criteria were addressed for thoroughness and documentation.
The proposal with the highest ranking was submitted by team leaders Dr. Glenn Johnson,
WØGJ, and Bob Allphin, K4UEE.

Their plan involves a team of fifteen operators for a 14-day operation.  USFWS has not
announced the actual dates of the operation yet, but the DXpedition is expected to take
place between January 15, 2009 and March 30, 2009. A Special Use Permit (SUP) will be
issued as per USFWS regulations. We expect that the DXpedition team and DXers worldwide
will have a minimum of 30 days notice.

 A website is being planned and will be announced in the near future.

73,
Carl, N4AA