IOTA Ref. No.: AS-157
Group Name: South China Sea Coast Centre group
The island name: Long Hai
DXCC Entity Code: Viet Nam
At IOTA Contest 2024 I plan to go to Fukui (Long Hai) Island, AS-157. A small island is located near the city of Phan Thiet. It takes two hours to get there by ferry. It takes 40 minutes to get to the ferry from my village. Under such conditions, it is a crime not to work from this island. :)
Electricity, hotels (with flat roofs) and internet on the island. The island is densely populated.
Currently I have started preparing for the contest. I have to go to the island and select a position on the spot.
As for the technology, it is planned to use a hexbeam antenna. I have already purchased a telescopic mast on a tripod 7 meters high and a lightweight Yaesu G-250 rotator.
It would be ideal to purchase a BuddiHex antenna. It is very light (4.2 kg) and, according to reviews, very reliable and durable. Alas, I did not receive a response to my letter to the company with a request for an antenna. There will be dipoles on the 40 (30) and 80 meter bands. This will be clear on site, based on the roof configuration. There is no amplifier, it will be 80 watts.
The total cost of the trip will be more than $2,000. This takes into account the purchased equipment and the cost of staying on the island. Guys, Paypal is open for your support: [email protected]
That's all for today. April 18th on the calendar.