VP2VI – British Virgin Islands DXpedition (April 2025)

The VP2VI team has been incredibly active from Anegada Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI), with over 50,000 QSOs now logged!

Recent Highlights:

• The team has made significant progress with their antenna setup, including beverage antennas for 160m, which were set up despite challenging terrain.

• Andree, DL8LAS reported that the antenna setup process in the area has been difficult, but they are overcoming the challenges.

• New Antennas: As of April 12, they deployed the 80/160m transmit antennas, 60m Inverted-V, and their fifth radio setup.

• They are operating simultaneously on multiple bands, and the signals have been notably strong, with reports coming in from various operators confirming solid contacts on 80m and 160m.

Operational Details:

• The team has been active on 80m, 160m, 60m, and other bands, including 50MHz where they made several QSOs.

• They’ve been working on improving signal isolation by adding dedicated RX antennas for better signal reception.

• The team had a brief visit to 50MHz, where they made 40 QSOs, mostly with ZL3 stations.

Team Setup and Logistics:

• The team arrived on Anegada Island after a flight from St. Thomas, and their gear made it without issue.

• Equipment Details: The team has brought extensive antenna gear, including Spiderbeam and DX Commander antennas, along with fiberglass masts and other essential hardware for optimal performance.

Upcoming Plans:

• The team will continue to operate until April 27, 2025, and plans include further antenna improvements with the 160-80-60m antenna and the deployment of four beverage antennas.

Operator Feedback:

• Many operators have shared their appreciation, with DD1HV and VA2GK commenting on the team's impressive signals and efficient multi-band operation.

• The team has received multiple reports of ATNO (All-Time New One) achievements for many operators.

If you're hoping to make a contact with the VP2VI team, keep an eye on 80m, 160m, and 60m. The team is expected to be active across various bands, especially in the evening and nighttime hours.

Check their live stream and log search for real-time updates on their QSOs.