Press Release #1 by George Wallner, AA7JV
The Araucaria DX Group has received permission from the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) for a DXpedition to the Saint Peter & Saint Paul Archipelago, also known as the Arquipélago de São Pedro e São Paulo. The expedition is planned for the October-November 2025 time frame, with the exact dates to be announced later.
The St. Peter & St. Paul rocks, located at 0° 55.2' N and 29° 20.9' W, are about 600 miles from the Brazilian mainland, off the coast of Natal. These rocks rank No. 14 on Club Log’s Most Wanted List and No. 3 in Asia. The last activation from this location occurred in 2012. Due to the remote nature of the archipelago and restrictions on human presence, the team will utilize Radio In a Box (RIB) technology, allowing operations to be conducted from the boat anchored near the rocks, with limited land access for generator maintenance and repairs.
The operation will include six stations, working on bands from 160 to 6 meters, in CW, SSB, and FT8 modes. The team consists of local operators, including Adrian (KO8SCA), Fred (PY2XB), George (AA7JV), Mike (KN4EEI), Peter (PY5CC), and Tomi (HA7RY), as well as remote operators.
The team aims to increase global awareness of the unique St. Peter & St. Paul archipelago and highlight the Brazilian Navy's role in scientific research in this difficult environment. The operation is also a significant opportunity to activate this rare DXCC entity for the worldwide amateur radio community.
For further details, visit the official website at py0s2025.com.
Follow-up Announcements: Additional updates will be provided as dates, callsigns, and formalities are finalized.
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