Chesterfield Island DXpedition

Operators George AA7JV and Tomi HA7RY will be
active as TX3A between November 23rd and December 6th.

The TX3A license is valid for 14 days only between the dates listed above. Because these dates could change (due to weather and other things), they 'may' have to operate as FK/AA7JV or FK/HA7RY before and after this period.

These are the same operators that activated VK9GMW from Mellish Reef, and they plan to make this another simple low-band DXpedition. Their priorities will be 160, 80 and 40 meters, in that order. They will be active on the higher bands the rest of the time.

The operators will use the same antenna that they used on Mellish Reef, but they have developed a new RX antenna,
which they hope will improve their RX capabilities.

QSL via HA7RY:

* Mailing direct - Please include 2 USDs with every direct QSL request for up to three cards per envelope. If you send International Reply Coupons (IRC), please make sure that it is not expired or is not about to expire. DO NOT SEND IRCs that are valid only until end of 2009! Cards are likely to be posted only early 2010. Mailing address:
Tamas Pekarik, Alagi ut 15, H-2151 Fot, HUNGARY

* The preferred way is using the "Online QSL Request Service" (OQRS) on their Web site which they will launch once the DXpedition is over. You can use that form to request your direct QSL and cover the costs of sending the QSL card to you direct by using PayPal.
They request a minimum of 5 USDs or 4 EUROs for this service.

* LoTW and eQSL: The log will be placed onto the LoTW and eQSL systems.

* Bureau: They will launch an "Online QSL Request Service" (OQRS) on their Web site as soon as the expedition is over. If you want to receive your QSL via the bureau, please use that form to request the card. They will check your QSOs against the log and send your card to you via the bureau. This method will allow them faster processing, helps them protect the environment and you will receive your TX3A card faster. If you request your bureau card online, please do NOT request a direct card and do NOT send us your QSL card.

More detailed information is available on their new Web page at: http://www.TX3A.com

OPDX