NEWS UPDATE — Earlier today, Norbert VK0AI showed up on the airwaves from Macquarie Island and was initially active on 30 & 20m FT8. MARCH 13 — Recently posted on eHam, Norbert VK5MQ is on his way to the Macquarie Island Antarctic Research Base with the next winter team for one year. He uses an […]
Archives pour la catégorie Macquarie Island
Macquarie Island 2018
John, VK3YP has announced planning for a Dxpedition to Macquarie Island (#9 on Club Log most wanted DXCC) in early 2018 with a total of 5 VK operators. More details to follow as we get closer to the date. *Macquarie Island webcam
Macquarie research station to remain open.
Just over a week after it was announced that the VK0/M research station was to close in 2017, a decision by the Australian Federal Government has reversed the closure. After three days of outcry from the scientific community and state and federal politicians, Federal Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg said the 68-year-old station would […]
Macquarie Island research station closing in 2017
Not so good news for future DXpeditions (or those still needing VK0/M). Macquarie is currently #9 most wanted DXCC on Club Log. Australia’s Antarctic Division (AAD) has confirmed the permanent research station on Macquarie Island will close at the end of March 2017. A team will be sent to Macquarie Island in November to start the […]