Updates from the Peter I DXpedition team!

18th February - 1530UTC

This morning we've had clear blue skies on the island. Interestingly, on the ship it's windy and drizzling; apparently the mountain is, for now, keeping the weather on the island clear.

The Op B shelter - which has now been dismantled and taken back aboard ship

The helicopter is flying and we've completely moved all the OP B infrastructure aboard ship. Other antennas are being taken down systematically as we continue to operate from OP A.

We are working a plan to close down 3YØX sometime on Sunday and plan to be completely off the island sometime on Monday and (hopefully) sailing for Punta Arenas on Tuesday.

All of these plans are weather-dependent as you know; we'll keep you updated as we get closer to departure.

73's to all from The Peter I team!

• Historic QSO between 3Y0X and NA1SS
• Read this article from the ARRL

3Y0X Operating Frequencies

It should go without saying, but: We will always be transmitting on/near the indicated frequency below and listening up the band (spread to be announced by the operator). Please do NOT call on our transmitting frequency!

Note: These frequencies have been selected to allow the Peter I Team to, on occasion, have three signals on a band at one time. We have taken steps to minimize inter-station interference by separation of operating sites and different antenna polarizations. Although these frequencies may vary some and may even be changed all together depending upon what we encounter on the island and on the air, they are a good place to start looking for us

* Please note that we will be offering digital QSOs on several bands but have selected 30m and 20m as "primary" digital bands. This is where you should look for us first

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