VP8-YL’s - Falkland Islands - January 17 - 31, 2009

1. 
   2008 September 27

   News Update permalink

   18 Sep 2008
   YL VACANCY

   Due to a few of our members having to withdraw there are a few spaces if any other YLs would like to join in.

   Anyone interested in taking part should contact Bob VP8LP as soon as possible as flights to the Falklands at this time of year are in short supply.
2. 
   2008 December 11

   UPDATE permalink

   Callsign VP8YLC has been reserved for the expedition.
3. 
   2008 December 28

   UPDATE permalink

   Please note the actual VP8YL_ call will have the final 3rd character of the suffix assigned to each lady at the event start.

   http://www.radioclubs.net/aa_vp8yl_/about.php
4. 
   2009 January 12

   UPDATE permalink

   Shack cam of VP8YL’s operating (active when the internet has some free time!)
5. 
   2009 January 17

   UPDATE permalink

   Victoria VP8YLG now on air

   Look for: VP8YLA, VP8YLB, VP8YLD, VP8YLE, VP8YLF, VP8YLH, VP8YLI also.
6. 
   2009 January 18

   UPDATE permalink

   Mio ( JR3MVF/VP8YLF) & Jeanie ( VP8YLA/WA6UVF) had navigation problems in Santiago Airport and have now returned home.(no more info known)
7. 
   2009 January 24

   Glyn GW0ANA permalink

   Nice Operation, slick operators with good ears.
   Enjoy the trip & very well done.
   Glyn ex ZD7K - ZD8K
8. 
   2009 January 27

   mike KC0PKA permalink

   made contact on the 19th at 2130 on 17 meters, great signal into minnesota and great operators!!!
   hope your having a great time! have a cold beer for me!
9. 
   2009 January 28

   Phil G1UKZ permalink

   Thanks for the contact on 17m. My old TS-830M and simple vertical on a fishing pole finally did the trick. 73’s

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