XR0ZRC – Juan Fernandez Island

NEWS UPDATE – Vasily informs he has written a story about XR0ZRC and it can be found here

MARCH 21 – Due to a very slow internet on the island only a part of log uploaded without some of the FT8 QSOs. On a current time log uploaded by March, 19 inclusive. There is a big local noise (S-9) on the low bands. RX is very difficult. The team is looking for another QTH for the low bands position. Some of the equipment that came from Chile to the island yesterday is still on the ship. Unloading is not possible due to storm. The team expects to get equipment today and start installing antennas for 80 and 160m.

MARCH 19 –

XR0ZRC
Due to strong storm ship had to leave the pier and be on the raid. Therefore team could not get equipment from. Waiting…

— Andrey Teterukov (@AndyEU7A) March 19, 2019

MARCH 18 –

XR0ZRC oline log
Please guys, don’t worry, log is not complete due to very slow Internet connection and it is 2 km from expedition site in local library that don’t open all time. R7AL will keep try to upload full log as soon as possible.

— Andrey Teterukov (@AndyEU7A) March 18, 2019

XR0ZRC
Victor, UA3AKO DX-pedition pilot informs that team leader, Vasily R7AL has arrived to the island and team will search the place for second site at their morning. Stay tuned.

— Andrey Teterukov (@AndyEU7A) March 18, 2019

MARCH 17 –

XR0ZRC online log
Vasily, R7AL the team member who uploads log into Clublog. Now he is on the way to island and should arrive in few hours. Then he will be busy with installing new antennas and even maybe setting up new site. So, be patient until he has time to upload new log.

— Andrey Teterukov (@AndyEU7A) March 17, 2019

MARCH 14 –

XR0ZRC.
Probably tomorrow last team member, R7AL will leave for Crusoe Island by boat and will bring RX antennas for Low Bands with him. Then team will do their best to make as many as possible contacts on 80/160m.

— Andrey Teterukov (@AndyEU7A) March 14, 2019

MARCH 12 – First pictures direct from the island + Logs

MARCH 10 – After a delay, finally the first contingent of the team leave Santiago for JF island.

MARCH 2, 2019 – Only three days left before the start of the XR0ZRC DXpedition. The team is busy with final preparations, checking and packing the equipment.

A few days ago we received a new schedule for the ship, which created some logistical problems and air ticket changes. So please do not expect the low-bands and FT8 activity in a first 5-6 days, until the remaining part of equipment arrives. The good news is that we will be on the island for five days longer than planned.

Also there have been changes in the operator’s list. See our website for the latest updates and current expedition schedule. Many thanks to all Clubs and Foundations, as well as individuals who already supported us!

JANUARY 20 — The XR0ZRC team need are looking for 2 additional ops for their upcoming expedition to Robinson Crusoe island in March 2019. Any mode preferences. Expedition website. If interested to participate contact Vasily R7AL at rv6ali@yandex.ru

JANUARY 6, 2019 — Russian Robinson Club members Vasily R7AL, Vasily RA1ZZ, Vlad RK8A, Aleksei RL5F, Leo RW9JZ and Marco CE1TBN will conduct a DXpedition to Robinson Crusoe island, Juan Fernandez during March 11-27, 2019 as XR0ZRC. They will be active on all bands 160-10 meters. More info here