BS7H video review

"Let me first say I am a big fan of James Brooks's, 9V1YC, videos. They are all PBS quality videos.

If you worked the last BS7H operation in May of 2007 (or even if you didn't), you will want this DVD for your collection. There are 58 minutes of pure pleasure in knowing you worked a rare one (or at least tried to).

The video gives you the complete lowdown on how Scarborough Reef became DXCC's most controversial entity, the history of the island, past operations, the difficulties of operating from there and the actual operating conditions. This only touches the surface of the video.

James's keen eye for great cinemaphotography is unbelieveable in this DVD (probably better to view it on a big screen). The underwater shots and the sunsets and rises are a real joy. There are also plently of commentaries by key individuals including operators, pilot stations and past operators. You will also see how difficult and dangerous it
was for the operators to operate from the four different rocks stations.

You will see how operators endured skin cuts on their feet and knees while dragging their boat over the sharp coral reef between their main boat and operating positions on the four rocks. This is only a glimpse of what you will see. This DVD is definitely a five star video."

The BS7H video is available at: http://www.dxvideos.com

Tedd, KB8NW
Editor, OPDX