3B7C DXpedition Plan
Background
Our last two DXpeditions to the Comoros (2001) and Rodrigues (2004) have proved to us that there are huge numbers of DXers who would like to contact rare DXCC entities (probably in excess of 75,000) but who are unable to do so because they lack the necessary equipment, particularly large antennas. Many are unable to hear the rare DXCC stations because of their weak signals and interference. Many DXpeditions are active for a short period and do not even cover two weekends.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to run maximum power on as many bands as possible. We will have big monoband antennas on all bands 30m to 6m and verticals on the remaining bands. This way we will be heard everywhere in the world at some time of the day or night. We will also be active for around 18 days covering three weekends. By adopting this strategy we should be able to give at least one contact to anyone who wants one anywhere in the world.
The dates
The team will leave Port Louis Mauritius on the "Sainte Rita" on 3rd September, and the expedition will be operational late on Friday 7th September. We will close down on Monday morning, 24th September and return to Port Louis.
