3B7C DXpedition Plan
Background
Our last two DXpeditions to the
Comoros
(2001) and Rodrigues (2004) have proved to us that there are huge numbers
of DXers who would like to contact rare DXCC entities (probably in excess
of 75,000) but who are unable to do so because they lack the necessary
equipment, particularly large antennas. Many are unable to hear the rare
DXCC stations because of their weak signals and interference. Many
DXpeditions are active for a short period and do not even cover two
weekends.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to
run maximum power on as many bands
as possible. We will have big monoband antennas on all bands 30m to 6m and
verticals on the remaining bands. This way we will be heard everywhere in
the world
at some time of the day or night. We will also be active for around 18
days covering three weekends. By adopting this strategy we should be able
to give at least one contact to anyone who wants one anywhere in the
world.
The dates
The team will leave Port Louis Mauritius on
the "Sainte Rita" on 3rd September, and the expedition will be operational
late on Friday 7th September. We will close down on Monday morning, 24th
September and return to Port Louis.
