The infamous 1979 Spratly DXpedition
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AMBOYNA CAY , April 1, 1979 This was our planned destination.... it was expected to be uninhabited. It wasn't. Shortly after this photograph was taken, 4 rounds were fired from the gun emplacement located in the center of the island, under the arch and to the right of the quanset hut. The rounds missed and we sailed away, taking heed to the obvious warning! Team on board: K4SMX, K1MM, VK2BJL, KP2A, N2OO and N4WW Capt. Jack Binder (now KB7NW) and XYL Judith Binder |
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The 1S1DX layout on the sand cay at Barque Canada Reef, a 30 foot wide sand cay sitting one foot above high tide! The team who went on this successful 2nd voyage: K4SMX, K1MM and VK2BJL 13,322 QSO's in 70 hours |
Here is a view of the 1S1DX layout at Barque Canada Reef, taken from atop the sailboat's mast. |
The official 1S1DX QSL card |
They're back! The welcoming committee welcomes home the 1S1DX team! l to r : Harry VK2BJL, Moody VS5MS, Bob N2OO, Jason Binder, Judith Binder, Bill K1MM, Jack Binder (now KB7NW), John KP2A, Stew K4SMX |
