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WB9LUR

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Their next scheduled stop in in the Marquesas where they plan to deploy the radio-in-a-box - testing its remote DXpedition capabilities plus - they have invented and built a special quick deploying landing craft that they will be testing as well?

I had CW MM QSO's (160M) with him when they were near Cocos and then when they were off of the Galapagos Islands. Hope to work them when they are onshore too - need Marquesas on 160 meters!

Lot's more info about their project on the QRZ page here:

https://www.qrz.com/db/AA7JV?aliasFrom=AA7JV/MM



Randy / WB9LUR

ps ... they have been active on/off as maritime mobile - kinda cool to make CW QSO's with MM especially on MF - an echo of early radio and ships at sea.
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N5CM

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I got them on 160m on 03/04/23, 12:11 UTC, when they were near the Galapagos Islands as well.  Their signal was an honest 599!  I uploaded the QSO to LoTW as AA7JV/MM and got a confirmation.  Their signal on 160m was superior.
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 More FAKE ham radio. But if that is what floats your boat (so to say) go for it.


 

 I don't think AA7JV has to worry about things being "expensive" when he lives in a 23 million dollar home. Don't believe me?     

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/17-N-Hibiscus-Dr-Miami-Beach-FL-33139/43895083_zpid/

 Don't get me wrong I'm all for capitalism but operating HF from a boat via a 900MHz link is even one step below operating HF via Internet remote. I guess that is how the ultra rich go on DXpeditions. Hopefully he will have a lot of good DXing story's for the boys at the Miami yacht club.   


                                                                 Tom KH0/KC0W   

 
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WB9LUR

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I got them on 160m on 03/04/23, 12:11 UTC, when they were near the Galapagos Islands as well.  Their signal was an honest 599! I uploaded the QSO to LoTW as AA7JV/MM and got a confirmation.  Their signal on 160m was superior.

You are correct about that - kinda rare to see MM on LOTW but both QSO's are QSL.

I hope we have prop on some band(s) for their entire voyage/mini-DXpedition stops. I think that I'll set up a RBN filter for */MM to make it easier to keep up as to when they are on-the-air.

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WB9LUR

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 More FAKE ham radio. But if that is what floats your boat (so to say) go for it.


 

 I don't think AA7JV has to worry about things being "expensive" when he lives in a 23 million dollar home. Don't believe me?     

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/17-N-Hibiscus-Dr-Miami-Beach-FL-33139/43895083_zpid/

 Don't get me wrong I'm all for capitalism but operating HF from a boat via a 900MHz link is even one step below operating HF via Internet remote. I guess that is how the ultra rich go on DXpeditions. Hopefully he will have a lot of good DXing story's for the boys at the Miami yacht club.   


                                                                 Tom KH0/KC0W   

When I first read about the RIB concept I admit I was skeptical. Still am. I'd rather see old fashioned solo, small team and mega DXpeditions actually operate from the physical DX location but - in those rare places where that may never be allowed again?

Maybe there's more to consider. Fair game for disagreement and debate.

As to wealth. I am certain that him and I are at totally opposite extremes financially speaking. I won't hold it against him. Ha! If I had that sorta money I'd probably be doing more cool stuff with radio (among other things) too.

I have had two CW QSO's with him, one email exchange and he did upload to LOTW which was unexpected. All of his communications have been civil, courteous and friendly. I do hope do work him again on CW/MM as they voyage across the South Pacific.

Randy / WB9LUR
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Are these the same ones doing the KH7Z/MM radio in a box?  I did copy that on 6 meters a couple of times but no QSO :(

73 John AF5CC
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WB9LUR

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Are these the same ones doing the KH7Z/MM radio in a box?  I did copy that on 6 meters a couple of times but no QSO :(

73 John AF5CC

Yep! That's them. I don't use FT8 but a chance for some of you to work MM and even score some new rare grids. Here's the KH7Z/MM link :

https://www.qrz.com/db/KH7Z?aliasFrom=KH7Z/MM

Randy / WB9LUR
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VE3VEE

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Worked FO/AA7JV on 14.074 about 30 minutes ago (3 am my local time). Good signal and very easy to work. Not sure if this is already the planned Marquesas operation or not. If it is, it would be a new marathon point.  ;D ;D ;D

Marvin VE3VEE
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WB9LUR

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Worked FO/AA7JV on 14.074 about 30 minutes ago (3 am my local time). Good signal and very easy to work. Not sure if this is already the planned Marquesas operation or not. If it is, it would be a new marathon point.  ;D ;D ;D

Marvin VE3VEE

Not signing with "MM" so thinking it is their planned op on shore. Saw them spotted on 160M but heard nothing - then, a little after 0900 UTC they were spotted on 40M  - worked them just for the fun of it on 40 - will keep an ear out for them top band.

At anchor according to "Marine Traffic" :



Link at Marine Traffic :

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:6230184/zoom:9



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N1UR

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I admire the creativity of this operation.  However that landing craft is pretty laughable.  Even the slightest wave coming on shore with the landing look like it would put that thing on its side and good luck righting it.  Sure hope they have a Zodiac as well.

Ed  N1UR
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AF5CC

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Maybe the RIB in accidently wash up on Bouvet and transmit from there!
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K1VSK

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 More FAKE ham radio. But if that is what floats your boat…

 operating HF via Internet remote….


                                                                 Tom KH0/KC0W   

Working DX through a repeater link isn’t working DX.  But its not about how, it’s all about the diminished sense of accomplishment by what you can claim to take credit for.
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KD6KVL

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I worked him signing fo/aa7jv on 20 cw last night so I assume they made land fall.  The RIB thing is unique.  Its an idea for activating remote or dangerous places, might have worked on Bouvet.  I have a friend with a remote to his station on a hilltop.  Ve3Vee works through a remote.  What's the big difference?
Frank KG6N
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K1VSK

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Ve3Vee works through a remote.  What's the big difference?
Frank KG6N
none. That’s my point.
To some, it makes no difference.
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VE3VEE

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Ve3Vee works through a remote.  What's the big difference?
Frank KG6N
none. That’s my point.
To some, it makes no difference.

I'm 100 miles from my remote station. They are 1 mile from theirs. That's a 99 mile difference.  ;D ;D ;D

Marvin VE3VEE
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