Biography
The Perseverance DX Group is pleased to announce their intention to conduct a DX-pedition to the Chesterfield islands, currently number 25 most wanted on Clublog. Initial planning has begun for an expedition later in 2015.
The expedition yacht Evohe from Dunedin, New Zealand will provide the transportation to the island. Subject to licensing and landing permit formalities, it is expected a team of up to 12 operators will be on the island for up to 12 days. The team will sail from Noumea, New Caledonia.
Team members, who have committed, to date, include: Pista HA5AO, Les W2LK, Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Mike WA6O and Gene K5GS. Additional team members will be added throughout the planning phase.
Source:http://chesterfield2015.pdxg.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=102
Any individual making a donation before we sail will receive LoTW confirmation while we are on the island. You do not have to request this early upload.
OQRS Express LoTW:
via Paypal is $1.50(USD) (no QSL card)
Processed within 48 hours for unlimited confirmations, no QSL card will be sent
OQRS Direct QSL + LotW:
Unlimited confirmations per call sign
Payment via PayPal $5.00(USD), mailed anywhere in the world
OQRS Bureau QSL:
Bureau cards are free. Please use OQRS to submit your QSO details for a bureau card. This is the fastest way to receive a bureau card.
Do not send us YOUR QSL card via the Bureau!
Buro cards will be mailed 12 months “after” OQRS Direct QSLs are mailed.
Direct mail QSL:
$5.00(USD) mailed anywhere in the world.
Only include requests for Chesterfield, any others will be discarded.
Address:
Chesterfield Expedition
P.O. Box 1100
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2YT
ENGLAND
Please include a Self Addressed Envelope 114mm x 162mm .
NO Euro coins please !!!
NO postage stamps accepted.
Confirmation requests received with insufficient funds will be returned via the Buro.
LotW
LoTW will be uploaded a minimum of 6 months after OQRS and Direct QSLs are mailed.
Source: Any individual making a donation before we sail will receive LoTW confirmation while we are on the island. You do not have to request this early upload.
OQRS Express LoTW:
via Paypal is $1.50(USD) (no QSL card)
Processed within 48 hours for unlimited confirmations, no QSL card will be sent
OQRS Direct QSL + LotW:
Unlimited confirmations per call sign
Payment via PayPal $5.00(USD), mailed anywhere in the world
OQRS Bureau QSL:
Bureau cards are free. Please use OQRS to submit your QSO details for a bureau card. This is the fastest way to receive a bureau card.
Do not send us YOUR QSL card via the Bureau!
Buro cards will be mailed 12 months “after” OQRS Direct QSLs are mailed.
Direct mail QSL:
$5.00(USD) mailed anywhere in the world.
Only include requests for Chesterfield, any others will be discarded.
Address:
Chesterfield Expedition
P.O. Box 1100
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2YT
ENGLAND
Please include a Self Addressed Envelope 114mm x 162mm .
NO Euro coins please !!!
NO postage stamps accepted.
Confirmation requests received with insufficient funds will be returned via the Buro.
LotW
LoTW will be uploaded a minimum of 6 months after OQRS and Direct QSLs are mailed.
Equipment
6 Elecraft K3 transceivers
6 Elecraft KPA500 linear amplifiers
MicroHAM interfaces
N1MM Logger+ software on laptop computers
Source: http://chesterfield2015.pdxg.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31&Itemid=107