[NEWS UPDATE] – by PY8WW
I would like to update you on the expedition to IOTA SA-092. We arrived on the island in the morning, set up the antennas, and waited for a new window with the high tide. The island has a significant tidal range—at low tide, we have almost 700 meters of beach, while at high tide, just under 5 meters remain.
Everything was going smoothly until around 23:30 UTC, when we were caught off guard by a strong storm with intense winds. We had to rush to protect our equipment by wrapping it in plastic. Tomorrow (April 2) we will reassess operations.
[MARCH 31] –
On April 1st, the team will depart from Paramaribo at 00:30 local, heading towards the border with Guyana. Their goal is to reach IOTA SA-092 before dawn, taking advantage of the high tide to facilitate landing on the island. SA-092 is completely uninhabited, meaning the team will need to clear an area and set up a camp upon arrival. They will remain on the island full-time for four days, operating non-stop. More updates will be shared throughout the expedition.
[FEBRUARY 11] –
A team consisting of Renato (PY8WW), Rico (PZ5JW), and Dieter (DL8TG) will be activating IOTA SA-092, Papegaaien Island during the first week of April as PZ5IP. The island is located at the mouth of the Corantine River, on the border between Suriname and Guyana (8R). The team plans to operate from 10 to 40 meters using SSB, CW, and digital modes. QSL via PY8WW, OQRS.
* Papegaaien Island is difficult to access and is heavily influenced by tidal conditions, making this a challenging activation.
