NA-223 Gracias , NA-035 Santanilla , NA-160 Cochinos

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An IOTA expedition to the following Honduran islands is being planned for a period between late May to July (dates depending on Navy permission.)

NA-223 – Gracias ( HQ8D )

NA-035 – Santanilla ( HQ8S )

NA-160 – Cochinos ( HQ3W ) – May 27 to 31

Full details, including website, to follow. Callsigns tentative.

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UPDATE: Website with official info online later today http://hriotas.com

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UPDATE: Dates tentatively listed http://hriotas.com/2013/05/07/ongoing-plans/

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UPDATE: Last weekend, Dan HR3DMR made a recce to NA-160 to determine set up and best location.

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UPDATE – QSL manager KD4POJ reports that Dan HQ3W will be on NA-160 for possibly two extra days due to a change in the Honduran Navy’s schedule.

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UPDATE – Everything for HQ8S, Swan Island, NA-035 is prepared. Dan sets off soon and hopes to arrive the island on June 15/16. Activity will likely begin a few days after, lasting for four days, but could continue until June 25, depending on the Honduran Navy schedule..

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NEWS FLASH – Dan HR2DMR is heading to NA-223 sooner than expected. See HR-IOTA website for new info on upcoming HQ8D activity.

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UPDATE – Dan HR2DMR is returning to Santanilla NA-035. See HR-IOTA website for new info on upcoming HQ8S activity.

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Dan HR2DMR is returning to Vivorillas NA-223. See HR-IOTA website for new info on upcoming HQ8D activity.

*Of further interest, Dan mentions he is planning to activate Tigre Isl NA-060, but no firm dates as yet.

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Look for HQ8D to be active one last time later today from NA-223. Dan, HR2DMR is waiting to board the Navy ship where he will simply re-connect all gear left behind last week. QRV for a few days before heading to NA-160 (HQ3W) for IOTA contest.. See HR-IOTA website http://hriotas.com/