(Araucaria) NH8S QRT - 0700 UTC Sunday, 16-Sept

[Andre Berzotti]

DXers ultima chance!!!

NEWS!!! Update - 15-Sept-2200z.....Confirming that the operation will
stop in 9 Hours, at 0700 UTC Sunday, 16-Sept.....IfIf you need Swains
for a new one, get on the air NOW.....Ops will ask pileup to standby
for first-timers.....After a good night's sleep, will start tearing
down tomorrow.....At a constant 103-105° temp, some suffering from sun
exposure and mosquito bites.....Should still be on 160m tonight -- but
60m operation doubtful because of high noise level.....Also trying to
work up the band for General Class......Salt water now effecting
connections to radios and antennas - repairs are continuous.....6M
Beacon still active today - QSOs With JA, E51, KH6 but no VK, ZL, or
USA yet.....questions or comments to K6MM http://www.nh8s.org/

73" André - PY5EW