IOTA News

29 November, 2008

Island activities:

EU-189. In a update by Col, MM0NDX, in regards to Isle of Rockall, he states, "Never been a better chance of this rare one being activated. There is potential that more than one trip to Rockall will occur next year, but still to be finalized. Will provide more info when known."

In a press release by Island Man - Andy Strangeway, he states, "I appreciate it would appear that there has been little news in the last few weeks, but I can assure everyone that things have certainly been moving. I expect before Christmas that news of transportation to Rockall being secured will be announced.

Working in tandem with my friend Col, MM0NDX, I am acutely aware of the interest shown in EU-189. With this in mind I would like to invite radio hams, be they individuals or clubs, to contact me with their proposals to be part of this exciting expedition. I require the following information to be included in the proposal.

* The maximum and minimum number of berths that would be required.
* A CV of previous radio activations of those that would be
involved.
* Any information of additional skills that would strengthen
the depth of the expedition, for example any crewing of
yacht/boat, tender experience or climbing ability.

The countries who have so far shown the greatest interest in the expedition are Belguim, France, Japan, Norway, UK and USA.

I would especially like to hear from Japanese radio hams as
not one operator from Japan has ever contacted Rockall.
EU-189 is the most wanted IOTA in Japan.

Once the transport has been secured, the team for the expedition will be selected and dates announced. A website can be built especially for the radio hams and a QSL manager is already secured should you require these extras.

For all proposals in the first instance, please contact Andy at info@island-man.co.uk within the next seven days."

To keep updated on the Island Man's Rockall Expedition 2009, visit the following Web site to see the latest news at: http://islandmanrockallexpedition2009.com/

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