ARLA/CLUSTER: CR2F - Ativação do Ilheu da Formigas (EU-003, DIP AZ-13, WW Loc. HM77OG)

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Lighthouse to see first activation

For the first time the lighthouse on Ilheus Formigas (EU-003, DIP
AZ-13, WW Loc. HM77OG) will be activated using the callsign CR2F.

It is a difficult and expensive operation because the chartered vessel
ANTARES, which sails the team and material from Vila do Porto, Santa
Maria island to Formigas and back, will stay all times anchored nearby
the Ilheus Formigas to ensure a quick evacuation of the team and
equipment in case of sudden weather changes.

Station and accommodation will be within the lighthouse so that the
operation also counts for DFP NEW ONE!, ARLHS AZO-001, TWLHD WLH
CU-002, WLOTA 4293 and is Admiralty reference D2638.

For WorldWide Flora and Fauna, this activation counts for the Reserva
Natural do Ilhote das Formigas (WWFF CTFF-039).

As the landing on Ilheus Formigas is very difficult and as the antenna
erection around the lighthouse can only be effected at WX with low
winds and waves, date can vary by a couple of days. Tentaive dates are
+/- 30-31 July 2013. All depends on the WX.

Team members will be Leonel CU3EJ, Antonio CU8AS, Siggi DL2HYH and
Hermann HB9CRV/CT3FN.

QSL via HB9CRV, LoTW and bureau are OK.

Please monitor www.to-mk.com/ct3fn/ for updated information.