VK9MT, Mellish Reef 2014

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Planning continues for the previously announced Mellish Reef DX-pedition scheduled for late March – early April, 2014.

Landing Authority:
Australia’s “Commonwealth Marine Reserve Operations Department” reviewed our DX-pedition project plan and requires that we follow their documented environmental protection regulations. Effective July 1, 2014 Mellish Reef becomes part of Australia’s new Coral Sea Marine Reserve proposal which implements additional restrictions to further protect the area’s ecology; we appreciate the Australian government’s cooperation and spirit of partnership in making this DX-pedition possible.


Band/Mode CW SSB RTTY
160 1,826.5
80 3,523 3,790
40 7,023 7,082 7,035
30 10,103 10,142
20 14,023 14,145 14,080
17 18,079 18,140 18,099
15 21,023 21,295 21,080
12 24,894 24,955 24,912
10 28,023 28,495 28,080

Operating guidelines.

We want you in our log, so please help us by following these guidelines.
Our goal is to give as many as possible an "All Time New One"
1. If you cannot hear us - please don't call. Wait until propagation and conditions favor your QTH for one or more of the Bands / Modes.
2. Unless you hear otherwise from the Operator, we will ALWAYS be operating in SPLIT MODE throughout the DXpedition.
3. Listen to the Operator for RX frequencies (e.g., "up 5 to 10", or "listening on 7.155", etc.)
4. You have two ears and one mouth, so please try to listen more, talk less. Be patient.
5. During SSB pileups, please use common phonetics, do NOT call continually without listening or call over a station being worked.
6. During ALL pileups, listen for YOUR call on the comeback. Trust that we have two good ears.
7. We're not impressed by those who add to the QRM by constantly calling out of turn.
8. Please do not Tune Up on any of our TX frequencies or any of our RX slots!
9. If we ask for "EU" only or "QRP only" or any other specific request, please QRX.
10. Resist those "insurance" QSOs. We want to maximize unique QSOs, not Dupes.
11. Whenever possible, we will try to listen in the General portion of the band.
12. Do not repeat our call sign, we know it.
Remember: We want you in our log. Please help us get you there.

QSL Manager: M0URX

DIRECT & BUREAU QSL INFORMATION:

Please direct your QSL requests Via M0URX with the following route options:

DIRECT QSL INFORMATION:
QSL requirements are US$2 Send your QSL to:
Mr Tim Beaumont M0URX
P.O. Box 17 Kenilworth
Warwickshire CV8 1SF
ENGLAND
Please also include a Self Addressed Envelope 114mm x 162mm .
NO Euro coins please !!!NO postage stamps accepted.
Due to many SASE being under paid, will be sent Via Bureau

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(We pay 43c PayPal charge on every transaction)

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If you require a QSL via the bureau please use the OQRS of M0URX and provide your QSO details to request a QSL to be sent via the bureau.
LOTW (LOGBOOK OF THE WORLD)

LoTW upload will be done at the earliest opportunity

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eQSL: Sorry, no eQSL