IOTA contest 2011
DX-PEDITION to ÎLE CHAUSEY EU-039
The expedition team of 2010
Info about ÎLE CHAUSEY GROUP
Îles Chausey is located alongside the coast of Normandie (F), just in front of GRANVILLE, about 9 miles (15 kms) from the mainland (Location: 48.85N - 48.92N / 1.7W - 1.88W). It is the largest archipelago of Europe, counting 365 islets (granite) at low water and 52 at high water - this is due to the impressive tidal sea level variation of up to 14m, the highest in Europe !
The largest island - ''Grande Île'' - is about 2 km long. The only connection to the continent is by boat, there are only a couple of tractors on the island, traveling is by walking, bicycle or horse. The climate is very mild due to presence of the Gulf stream, you find a lot of sub-tropical vegetation.
The island group is referenced under IOTA EU-039 and claimed by more than 50% of participants.
When ?
The activation will take place from July 30h to 31st 2011 and will be concentrated on the RSGB 'Islands on the Air' (IOTA) contest.
Call Sign & Expedition members?
The station call signis TM7Tand expedition members ON5OO Jacques, ON7EQ Jean-Jacques, ON7BT Bart, ON7CO Charlotte, ON5RA Pascal, ON5AR Ann, ON6WU Roger, ON4VMA Martin, ON8DM Mich, ON8ZZ Peter
Frequencies / Modes ?
Operating on HF on all bands 10m 15m 20m 40m and 80m on SSB / CW (multi operator, 24 hrs) with competitive station.
QSL's ?
QSL policy is strictly as follows:
Direct QSL : to be addressed to ON3NT (see QRZ.com) with SAE allowing QSL of size 150 x 100mm
Within European Community : one new valid IRC (=stamped by post office) or one USD ('Green Stamp')
Outside EU or Airmail : one IRC or two USD please (actual postage cost = 1,25 USD)
If not complying with above, sorry, but reply will be just via buro !
QSL via buro : 100% return via buro
NO E-QSL, sorry !
WLOTA activation (World's Lighthouses On the Air - see www.wlota.com )
QSO's with TM7T or/and team member will be valid for WLOTA 0424
More info ?
You can contact the coordinator ON7EQ by E-mail at
Special thanks !
Our special thanks goes to the 'Syndicat Mixte des Espaces Littoraux de la Manche' for their invaluable support during our stay and activity on Chausey.
When ?
