That is true. Just getting permission to go there is problematic. See:
https://www.dx-world.net/ft4gl-glorioso-island/
Despite chasing DX for 66 years, I was not on the air for the last, any only
expedition in my memory, because I was busy trying to make a living. So
Glorioso is the last one I need for #1 HR. I have yet to count any FT mode for
DXCC and I would like to keep it that way, but at my age (82) there won't be
another expedition in this lifetime. So even an FT contact will be welcomed
here.
From southern AZ even that is far from a given. This isn't a great path, but
it's not impossible. What will make it so is QRM and with my current powerline
noise, QRN.
On a related note in this discussion, I support NCDXF (as do two DX clubs I'm a
member of), INDEXA and Clublog. Additionally, I add personal support to, IMO,
deserving expeditions. I've already sent Marek a Benjamin and if I get to make
an OQRS request there might be another one or two.
From all accounts it's still cheaper than playing golf.
Wes N7WS
On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:54:58 PM MST, Richard (Rick) Karlquist
<richard@karlquist.com> wrote:
I read somewhere that Glorioso is a military base and all operators have
to be French military personnel. Possibly, the limited pool of
potential operators didn't include CW operators of DXpedition caliber.
CW, unlike digital modes, actually requires skill, and considerable
skill for DXpedition operation.
73
Rick N6RK
On 4/26/2024 4:51 PM, Don Greenbaum wrote:
>> digital, or even voice, but only CW?? No, of course not; that's fair
>> game, to me, since my only interest is CW, and who needs those other
>
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