THE STATION

Location:

  • 21.782147, -72.229338; North America; ITU Zone 11; CQ Zone 8

  • Grid Square: FL31vs IOTA: NA-002

Site Info:

  • North facing about 100’ above MSL and about 1500’ from coast.

Antennas:

  • SteppIR 3-El 6-40M (Including WARC and with optional 6M element installed). 130' AMSL

  • 80M inverted V, apex @30’ AGL

  • 160M inverted L with two elevated tuned radials can be connected temporarily

  • Cushcraft A3S Tribander and other antennas can be erected temporarily

Radios:

  • Elecraft K3 (upgraded with K3s USB IO board)

  • Kenwood TS-590S

Amplifiers:**

  • Elecraft KPA- 500 with KAT- 500 tuner

Other Equipment:

  • power supplies, antenna switches, headset, lambic paddle, band pass filters, cables, multimeter and spare items.

You may want to bring:**

  • Laptop with logging software

  • Personal headset and microphone

  • Your own radio and use our power supplies

** Importing amplifiers or bulky equipment is discouraged, you may be required to make a customs cash deposit of 40% of value. Getting your refund on departure takes time. You could miss your flight.
 

Ready to book your Ham Vacation in VP5?

Questions?  Please contact Jim K4QPL.