Johnston Atoll - clearing the confusion
Susan, W7KFI,
informs OPDX that she will be operating from the pier that extends over
the land and the ARRL has OKed this.
She states, "Sorry for the confusion.
I have a pop tent and will set it up at the end of the pier, over land,
then the verticals will go on each side with grounds extending into the
water....should result in some good signals...I hope. In any event,
being on a 'pier' over land has already been done by DXpeditions and
ARRL has approved."
Last Minute Update:
The DX-World.net is reporting that Susan's QSL Manager,
Stan, KH6CG, spoke with Susan and confirms rumors that her KH3-Midway
planned operation has been postponed for 4-6 weeks.
He states, "This is
primarily due to USF&W (Fish & Wildlife) requiring that Susan pulls
her boat out of the water and has the hull scraped, then repainted.
Permission [to land] would then be granted.
"The shipyard who would do
this work cannot get Susan an appointment until approx four weeks from
now, so shove off date will be beginning February at earliest. Susan
reaffirms she will definitely be going, and KH3 will happen, but now no
firm date for the moment. Her permission to operate is through February.
"It's worth noting USF&W would prefer Susan to have the hull scraped and
push off date within two weeks from now, however as already mentioned the
shipyard cannot do the required work until four weeks time."
OPDX
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