During our stay in Vanuatu we are planning operation from  Emae Island, OC-111, Shepherd Islands group, as well. Only a one-day operation can be expected. We will do our best to organize this trip, but it highly depends on the local circumstances and possibilities, as well as, the weather conditions. We will keep you informed.

George, HA5UK has made the HFTA calculation for our QTH at the Nirvana Resort, Port Villa, Vanuatu. There is no vertical option available in the HFTA software, so the calculation based on dipole antenna at 10 meters up, as compromise. We will use verticals in salt water, so we expect even better results to these main directions.

Transceiver: 2 x Icom IC-7000

PA: Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.1KFX, 600 W PEP

Antenna 10-20 m bands: Wire vertical on 12 meters high Spider pole,

Antenna 160-30 m bands: Inverted U, (similar, that was used by the VK9GMW and TX3A team)

Antenna coupler: SGC SG-235 automatic coupler

Interface: microKEYER II

Antennas will be set up in the salt water.

TNX for the valuable technical advices and as well as for the many trick and tips to HA7RY, Tomi and AA7JV, George, the crew of the memorable VK9GMW and the unforgettable TX3A expeditions.