Big Island ARRL News, 04 February 2018, 1440 UTC, Post #448.
Source:
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/february/bouvet-dxpedition-aborted.htm#.WncKoujwbIU
Reporters: Bob (K4UEE), Ralph (K0IR), Erling (LA6VM).
Comment:
Engine problems on board the vessel taking a DXpedition team to remote Bouvet Island have forced cancellation of the operation. Here is the official press release from the event organizers:
Bouvet DXpedition aborted2000 UTC 3 February 2018 During the last 72 hours we continued to experience the high winds, low clouds, fog, and rough seas that have prevented helicopter operations since our arrival at Bouvet. No improvement was predicted in the weather forecast for the next four days. Then, last night an issue developed in one of the ship’s engines. As you might imagine the team is deeply disappointed, but safe. There is already talk about rescheduling the DXpedition. Bob – K4UEE via OPDX For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check the blog sidebars and links. These news feeds are updated daily and weekly. Be sure to visit Darren Holbrook’s (KH6OWL) new website–https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. Please send your Hawaii Island Amateur Radio news items to kh6jrm@arrl.net at least two weeks prior to your event so I can notify our local print and broadcast media in a timely manner. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russell Roberts (KH6JRM) Public Information Coordinator Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section |