(Araucaria) HK0NA - Press Release, Nov. 2, 2011

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-Malpelo DXpedition 2012
Nov. 2, 2011
Contact: bob at k4uee.com


Three members of the Malpelo 2012 team have just completed a seven day
reconnaissance visit to Malpelo.

To see a short written summary of their observations and view some very
revealing pictures, go to
http://hk0na.com/hk0na-reconnaissance-trip-oct-2330/


This will be a very demanding DXpedition for several reasons. The terrain
is particularly difficult, near vertical at times. And in order to have a
clear radio view of Asia, the Pacific region and W6/W7; it will be
necessary to locate operating site(s) and antennas at the top of the
mountain.  This further complicates the difficulties and physical risks to
the team.


Team members vary in age from 25 to 73.  But under the leadership and
constant urging of our team’s medical doctors, K9SG and W0GJ, we have all
embarked on a physical training regimen.  We should all be ready for the
challenges come early 2012.


Three members of the team K4UEE, N4GRN and W6IZT will travel to Colombia
Nov.5-8 for a planning meeting with team leader, Jorge HK1R and other team
members. The purpose of the meeting is to review all the checklists and
responsibilities for each team member.  With the information gained on the
recent reconnaissance visit, decisions can be finalized concerning
camp/operating sites, antenna types and placement, safety measures and
other critical decisions necessary to the ultimate success for the
DXpedition.


One critical decision to be made concerns the duration of the operation.
We have permission to stay on site for 17 days versus the 14 days now
planned.  We will be reviewing the DXpedition budget to determine if we can
afford the extra $15,000 expense for 3 additional days.


Contributions are gratefully accepted at:  www.hk0na.com/sponsors


We plan periodic press releases with information of interest.  Also, watch
the website for breaking news.

Thanks,

Jorge Prieto, HK1R
DXpedition
leader


                                         Bob Allphin, K4UEE-co-leader

Gregg Marco, W6IZT-co-leader

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