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TX5C, Clipperton 2008 DXpedition (Press Release I) |
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Written by Xavier
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Tuesday, 06 November 2007 |
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 This press release formally announces the 2008 DXpedition to Clipperton Island.
The DXpedition will be led by N6OX with N7CQQ and K4SV as the management team.
The goal is to make 100,000+ contacts, including working as many European, Mediterranean and African stations where Clipperton is high on the most wanted list. Departure date is February 28, 2008, arriving on Clipperton on March 4+-.
The team plans to operate 12 to 14 days, depending on conditions, using the call TX5C.
Currently Clipperton is ranked 35th on the most needed countries list worldwide.
The team of 22 or so amateur operators look forward to meeting or exceeding the performance expectations of modern DXpeditions. In addition to the ham activities, there will be a series of scientific studies done by the team.
Clipperton Island (French: Île de Clipperton and as the real French name Île de la Passion) is a nine-square-kilometer coral atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, southwest of Mexico and west of Costa Rica, at 10°18′N, 109°13′W . It has no permanent inhabitants. It is an overseas possession of France administered by the Minister of Overseas France.
More information about this expedition, including details of the scientific studies, ways you can help support this expedition financially, bios on the operators, a sponsor list and history of this DXCC entity, can be found at the team’s web site: http://www.clipperton2008.org. While checking out the web site, be sure to visit the TX5C STORE. Jay, K4ZLE |
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