KH3, Johnston Island

Readers have been asking about Susan, W7KFI, and her trip to KH3.

Well, Susan is in Kee'hi Lagoon, Honolulu, and told OPDX's editor that the trip is still on, but she is currently saving money to replace an engine (as she put it.. it has died a horrible death) for her boat.

She states, "Just as soon as I get it replaced I am off to KH3 -- should be in about two months, I hope..... I will make the trip... it has been in the planning for over 25 years."

If you would like to help out Susan (please note she is a self-funded operator living on social security and army retirement), her address while in Hawaii (until she has a running engine) is: Attn: USSV Dharma - Susan Meckley, Kee'Hi Lagoon Harbor Master, 4 Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hi 96819. Her permanent address (after leaving Hawaii): Susan Meckley, P.O. Box 1210, Pahrump, NV 89041.

PLEASE NOTE: The Nevada address is a remailing service that sends her mail when she arrives at a port and requests it. QSLs can be sent via the Bureau, K6FAF or the Nevada address.

QRZ.com has a photo of the boat and her. Susan says, "It proves a photographer can make even a 73 year old gal look good." Track her ship, the USSV Dharma, by putting in her callsign W7KFI at the following Web page:
http://www.shiptrak.org

Susan says that she has ordered a PSK31 unit to use as she visits various atolls in the South Pacific. This will allow her to operate most modes. She can do Pactor upon request. Susan states that she listens to 6 meters, but has never heard anything except local Honolulu beacon. Also, she will be giving out as many grid squares as possible during her passages.

Source: OPDX