3G5SM – Santa Maria Isl, SA-070

• [NEWS / PICS] – 

As mentioned below, 3G5SM has been QRV since 2245z yesterday (Nov 9th). Felipe XQ7IR recently sent pics and video of the activity. So far they’ve been running 40-20-10m; SSB & FT8. Audio recording / video below by Angel, WA2VUY. 

• [NOVEMBER 9 @ 1800Z] – 

The 3G5SM team are now on their way. Felipe, XQ7IR recently sent a pic of the group together on the ferry going to the island. There’s a fair chance that 3G5SM will QRV later today, perhaps around 2100z or so. [UPDATE: Actual QRV at 2245z]. 

• [NOVEMBER 4] – by XQ7IR.

All logistical tasks now completed; antennas, radios and other gear  ready to go.

Manu (CE3MYR) and Moises (CE3VTZ) will start their journey from Santiago on Sunday – they will drive around 600 km to the city of Lota, where the ferry is located before crossing to Santa María Island. Felipe (XQ7IR) will travel via road to Lota.

Cabin is rented and has an excellent location and free space to erect antennas. First signals planned around 2000z on Sunday 9th Nov. The team is in very good spirits and hope to log many stations in different bands and modes.

• [OCTOBER 5] –

Felipe XQ7IR, plans to activate Santa María Island, SA-070 as 3G5SM between November 9-14, 2025. Operation will be from 160 to 6m in FT8, CW & SSB. Check out the full details here. Dates may change slightly.