No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov

[VK4WDM]

The VK9WA operation from Willis Is in November (http://vk9wa.com/) does not include 6m. What a pity. Many 6 ops still need it and although Nov is a bit too early for strong Es, there is certainly a chance for VK, ZL and also TEP to JA and Pacific.

I wonder if they could be persuaded to change their mind? I am sure that some of their radios are 6m capable and that one of us in Nth QLD could supply a 6m antenna.

I will send the coordinator an email and sound them out.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK4WTN]

Thats a bit of a shame Wayne, certainly a chance to work them in November, I would say that many like me havent yet worked Willis island on 6M
regards Wayne VK4WTN

[VK4TI]

Would be great if they were to but I doubt any difference to this area unless exceptional conditions

[VK3MEG]

It would be worth asking Jared N7SMI he is a relativly new dx'er but very active and with previous dxpediton experiance. i worked him on Marquessas island last year on quite a few bands.
cheers

[VK4WDM]

I have sent a message to them via their website asking that 6m be included and offering help in finding an antenna they could borrow.

I will post results here.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK3MEG]

a reply i got from Jared on the eham forums

Steve -

No plans for 6 meters at this time, but we're considering it.

[VK4APN]

I have sent a message to them via their website asking that 6m be included and offering help in finding an antenna they could borrow.

I will post results here.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

I have a light weight 3 element 6M yagi if required. They usually depart to Willis from Cairns? So easy to arrange collection.

Paul
vk4apn

[VK4WDM]

Hi Paul

Perfect! Yes they are departing from Cairns. We must meet up next time I am up your way.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK4SIX]

During the 2008 VK9DWX DX-pedition to Willis Island only one 6 metre contact was made. It was between VK9DWX and Gary VK4ABW in Townsville. How do I know this? I was the operator on Willis. Sadly despite calling CQ for many hours Gary was the only contact I made.
From December 2009 to July 2010 David Burton VK9WBM was based at the BOM station at Willis. He made 74 contacts on 6 metres. I was QSL manager for David and have all his logs.

Lets hope that the magic band will be activated again.

[VK5BC]

G'day Dale

Is there any chance of loading the VK9WBM logs to LOTW.

thanks Brian
VK5BC

[VK4SIX]

G'day Brian,

I only have the logs on a Excel spread sheet. I don't use LOTW. I could send you the 6 metre logs if you wish. Let me know.

Dale VK4DMC / VK4SIX

[VK3MEG]

as stated on their latest press release TX3X will have 6m equipment.

http://www.dx-world.net/tx3x-chesterfie ... tion-2015/