• [NEWS] – 

Gerben, PG5M has now written a complete story about his VP8G DXpedition – check it out here. 

Credit: PG5M

  • [NOVEMBER 20 @ 2000z] – Again QRV: 

Late afternoon it became sunny and the storm slowed down. It took me 45 minutes to fix both antennas. Ready for the VP8G pile-ups again. Thanks for your patience.

  • [NOVEMBER 20 @ 1300z] 

20 and 17m wires got away from a spreader arm. Need to take the antenna down to repair, but in this storm too risky that the antenna mast will break. Will be QRX for 6 hours and will try to repair both antennas late afternoon. Weather yesterday and today is worst of my stay here till now, rest is all OK. Internet is limited, using expensive prepaid cards for connection every day.

  • [NOVEMBER 18] –

With approximately a week left of Gerben’s VP8G activity, he took time out to send a pic – thanks Gerben! Full info on this DXpedition below. 

VP8G LOGCHECK

  • [QRV, NOV 16] – 

A short while after the previous update (below), Gerben started his activity as VP8G. First logs are already uploaded to Club Log – check here. 

  • [NOVEMBER 15 @ 1400Z] –

Gerben PG5M reports that both the DX Commander and Hexbeam have been assembled, but due to high winds they can be erected. He says he will have to wait until this afternoon (local) when the wind is forecast to calm down. Gerben also mentions very bad internet reception at his QTH so not so many updates.

  • [OCTOBER 13] –

Following on from his VP6G Pitcairn DXpedition, Gerben PG5M will conduct a similar DXpedition from the Falklands with the call VP8G.

VP8 is not ranking high on the most wanted list for SSB and digital modes, but for CW it ranks #30 globally and #27 for Europe. The operation will take place from November 15-25, 2024. He will use the same setup as for VP6G which will allow him to operate two stations simultaneously. Activity on 40-6 meters and using a Hexbeam (20-6m) and DX Commander (40-10m). Modes are primarily CW and FT8 (using MSHV).

More information + QSL details here