After the resounding successes of our previous activations at Nachugunta, Kanika, and Sagar, our team is thrilled to announce our most ambitious project yet: activating the highly coveted Sacrifice Rock, AS-161, part of the Kerala IOTA group in India. This rare entity has long been a “holy grail” for IOTA enthusiasts, and we’re eager to bring it to life.
The challenges of activating Sacrifice Rock are well-known: treacherous terrain, inhospitable environment, and substantial costs. However, our team is committed to overcoming these obstacles and delivering this unique opportunity to the amateur radio community.
The estimated cost of this project is approximately $10,000, which will cover essential expenses such as:
– Additional generators and equipment
– Lightweight, portable tents and tables
– A holding boat and 24/7 safety team
– Band-pass filters, amplifiers, and reception antennas to combat high noise levels
– Fuel for the boat and generators
– Ensuring continuous power supply and refueling
We’ve received informal approval from local authorities and officials, and we’re awaiting formal confirmation. Once we receive the green light, we’ll announce the callsign and other details.
Our team of experienced operators is ready to take on the challenge. We have two CW operators and four SSB/digital operators, ensuring that we can run three stations simultaneously, if permitted, or two stations round the clock. Our team members are:
– Sara, VU2RS
– Adersh, VU3WEW
– Sangeeth, VU2TT
– Anil, VU3DXA
– Renju, VU3TPW
– Girish, VU3GDS
We’ll be using a range of antennas, including a 40-6m beam, 6 and 10m beam, and verticals, to ensure maximum coverage and efficiency.
We urge all IOTA chasers and DXers to support this expedition, which promises to be an unforgettable experience. Tentative dates are set for the second week of February, and Charles, M0OXO, will be our QSL manager.
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