4J50R  Expedition took place in summer 1974.
 
 Expedition was dedicated to 50 anniversary of establishment of
 the Tajik SSR. Base camp was located in Sagirdasht town on
 Pamir mountains. Expedition members were: UJ8AE, UJ8AM,
 UJ8AR, UJ8FR, UJ8JAS, UJ8JCF Team leader (now EY8AA),
 UJ8JJJ, UJ804027 (now EY8CQ), Serge (now DJ1MM) and
 dog "CQ". 

 Approximately 3500 QSO's were logged.
 
 
 

Expedition members.

Sitting (L-R) UJ8JAS, UJ8AE, Kostia (driver)

Standing: (L-R) UJ8AM with dog "CQ", UJ8FR, UJ8JCF, Serge, UJ804027, UJ8AH, UJ8JJJ
 
 
 

Alex UJ804027 (top) and UJ8JCF installing QUAD antennas.
 
 
 

Alex (now EY8CQ) at operating position. Home made UW3DI transceiver were used.
 
 
 

Vladimir UJ8JAS near expedition power source.
 
 
 

When bands conditions were poor...
3000 m above sea level