February 22, 2016 – We’re pleased to announce that members of the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) namely Andrey R9XC, Yuri UA0KBG and Victor UA3AKO have plans to activate IOTA AS-092 Alyumka Island (RRA RR-12-09, RDA CК-02) between 20 – 25 of April 2016.
The exact expedition dates are tentative and depend on logistic issues and weather conditions. But they plan to be QRV at least 5 days. The issued called sign will be RT92KA.
Activity will be using two operating positions. Bands to use: 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 м, CW and SSB. Equipment: Elecraft’s K3 – 2 pcs, FT-857 – 1 pc, 500 watts linear amplifier – 2 pcs. Antennas: HF beam TH-3MK4, 4SQ for 20 m, GP on 40, 30 and 17 m. The power from two generators.
QSL via UA3AKO (OQRS, direct, bureau). Logs will be updated periodically depending on internet connection.
The finance support is greatly appreciated. PayPal account: victor.ri0x at gmail.com (please provide your callsign).
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