Belgians in Rockall broadcast bid

Amateur radio gets a very brief mention on the BBC News website, in a report about the forthcoming DXpedition to Rockall by a group of Belgian radio hams.

The report says:

A team of Belgian radio enthusiasts were due to set off for the North Atlantic islet of Rockall where they hope to make a series of broadcasts.

The volcanic rock is 100ft wide and 70ft high and a 250-mile boat trip from Stornoway on the Western Isles.

Electrical engineer Patrick Godderie is leading the expedition, which will set up a temporary home on Rockall in a specially designed shelter.

You can read the full story at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/
8020580.stm

Our thanks to Reg, G8VHI for spotting this item

• More information on the Rockall DXpedition can be found at http://www.rockall.be