Repost: V73WW – Marshall Islands DXpedition

February 15, 2025 @ 2245Z] - Updates from Team V73WW

• The team is dealing with limited internet access, so Club Log and LoTW uploads are delayed.
• Manual log uploads will occur once a day.
• There’s still no livestream, but it’s a work in progress.
• ARRL contest logs will be uploaded after the contest ends.
• Emails may be delayed, and log corrections will be made after the DXpedition.

Progress Update:

• The 160m antenna is now set up, and 80m has been working well. A lowband RX antenna is being tested.
• A special note: the team is experiencing some interference on the lowbands and is actively searching for the source.

February 15 @ 0330Z

• The team reports that 80m is promising, and the 160m antenna is operational.
• QSL information: Logs are being manually uploaded once a day to Club Log and LoTW.

February 14 @ 1000Z

• QRV from 80m through 6m.
• The team is troubleshooting some noise interference while preparing for the ARRL CW contest.

February 14 @ 0700Z

• The team is setting up additional antennas, including 17m and 20m VDAs.
• They also installed RX antennas, with the 160m vertical installation planned next.

February 13 @ 2200Z

• The team made a fresh log upload and reports that LoTW credits are appearing.
• Audio recordings are available for those interested.

February 12 @ 2000Z

• Tests on antennas continue with the team testing a lightweight 4-element yagi vs. a 2-element VDA for 28MHz in the sea.

February 12

• The team has arrived in Majuro, Marshall Islands, after a long journey. They’ve set up antennas, including a 1/4 wave for 40m, and will be operational soon.

February 11 @ 1845Z

• The team is busy scouting the island and setting up antennas. They’ll be on the air soon.

Stay updated on their progress and operations by visiting their website or checking out their Facebook page.