BOUVET ISLAND 2025

[IK0ZCW]

3Y0K will be active from Bouvet Island (AN-002) in January 2025. A few key points:
- All permits are in hand.
- A contract for 30 days around the island has been signed with a ship owner with proven experience in Arctic and Antarctic waters.
- Plans are for three operators (LA7GIA, WD5COV and DL8JJ) to stay on Bouvet for up to 21 days, assisted by a support crew of four people.
- In addition to the on-site operators, there will be a remote team; AA7JV will design, test, and provide a remote radio system tailored to Bouvet's environment.
- There will be five stations for the local operators, and four remote stations.
- Plans for 3Y0K are based on the lessons learned during the 2023 operation.
This will be a lightweight DXpedition, but will still include some yagis and amplifiers.
- Budget is USD 440,000, with two-thirds already secured; an additional USD 150,000 in support is needed.
- M0OXO and N2AJ will once again fulfil their roles as QSL Manager and Media Officer & WW Pilot, respectively.
- Bookmark https://www.facebook.com/groups/1787070508410564 for the time being.