The "Buddies in
the Caribbean" DXpedition group which
specializes in 100 watt or less low power radios and the Buddipole portable
antenna system is off again to a new DXpedition site on Feb. 2-11, 2010. This is an annual effort to demonstrate "ultralite" dxpeditioning into magnificent "vista" locations, operate a field portable battery-only radio with backpackable, lightweight antennas and most of all "have fun!"
The group goal will be to work stations from all over the world using Buddipole antennas and other newly-developed Buddipole antenna accessory products. The Buddipole antenna system is designed to be a lightweight and versatile way to put an efficient station on the air in minutes in almost any terrain. By utilizing an interchangeable series of custom-made components, the user is able to configure dozens of antenna designs optimized for their particular operating needs. The group in St Lucia expects to operate dipoles in various configurations, verticals, vertical beams, mini-yagis, and other antennas only using Buddipole parts. Several new products will make their debut including a lightweight rotor, super capacity power supply, LiFePo4 battery packs, folding capacity hats, and shockcorded masts.
All direct QSL's via the homecall of the operator with SASE only.
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Recent Announcements
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We are on the Way!
Half our team is already enroute from the
west coast to overnight in Fl. and then to meet the rest of the team in
Miami for our Tuesday flight to ...
Posted Jan 31, 2010 4:41 PM by Guy Hamblen`
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Ten Days and Counting Down….
Wow! Where did the
time go? With our J6/homecall licenses
in hand, ALL we have to do is pack and get to the airport in time! Sounds easy!
But ...
Posted Jan 31, 2010 4:38 PM by Guy Hamblen`
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One Big Step Closer...
Our local host/landlord picked up our J6 licenses, paid the administrative fees, and sent them to our stateside contact for US postal distribution to the team. Normally this would ...
Posted Jan 1, 2010 8:20 AM by Guy Hamblen`
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Yahoo! J6 Licenses Approved!
Our J6 host just emailed the good news that he has 9 signed (by the Ministry of Telecommunications) Amateur Radio licenses in hand! Based on previous anecdotal information, this is ...
Posted Dec 21, 2009 6:07 PM by Guy Hamblen`
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Receipt of our License Applications
Our local host delivered our bundled package of all nine applications to the local NTRC office, thereby eliminating the risks of international and local mail deliveries. Within a week five ...
Posted Dec 15, 2009 4:13 AM by Guy Hamblen`
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