Mega-Operation Targets 100,000+ QSOs from Rare North Atlantic Entity
Expedition Overview
Team F6KOP returns with a 15-day activation of FP5KE from Île aux Marins (Saint-Pierre & Miquelon archipelago) in autumn 2025, featuring:
✔ 16 operators running 8 HF + 6m stations 24/7
✔ EME operations on 2m/23cm (moonbounce)
✔ NCDXF-supported with 100,000 QSO goal
Key Details
Technical Setup
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Bands: 160m–6m + EME
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Modes: CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8/FT4
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Antennas: 20+ systems, including directional arrays for EME
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Power: Generator-backed for remote island reliability
Strategic Location
Operating from Île aux Marins to avoid urban QRM on mainland Saint-Pierre, ensuring cleaner signals for global hunters.
Why This Matters
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FP Entity: Rarely activated at this scale (last major operation: FP5DX in 1991)
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North Atlantic Rarity: Critical for DXCC, IOTA (NA-032), and WAS hunters
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EME Bonus: First major FP moonbounce attempt
Community Reactions
📡 ZL4PO: "Need FP on all bands—only worked them once on 10m!"
📻 CW Veteran: "Embrace FT8—it dominated 9L5A’s logs!"
🌐 Jeff Dorsey: "Hoping for 6m magic!"
How to Follow
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Website: FP5KE Official Site (live with team/gear details)
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Facebook: Real-time updates and photos
Blog Summary
This historic FP5KE operation combines massive station resources with prime location strategy, offering a rare chance to log Saint-Pierre & Miquelon across all HF bands + EME. With Team F6KOP’s track record (9L5A 2024), expect high-efficiency multi-mode logging.
Source: DX-World.net | Follow @dxworldnet for launch dates
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