Back to Main Tech Support Page
Ask a Question
Technical Questions
Can't find an answer in our Help Center? Submit a question, and we'll get back to you soon.
Need Business/Order Related Support?
Search our Help Center
Get answers to business and order questions from our experienced Customer Service representatives.
Website Feedback
How are we doing? We really are interested in knowing how you feel about DX Engineering. Contact us with your comments - good, bad, great, so-so, or whatever. We want to hear from you!
DX Engineering Supports the VP8 DXpedition
During January and February 2016, the Intrepid-DX Group is embarking on a DXpedition to the South Sandwich (VP8STI) and South Georgia (VP8SGI) Islands. Located between South America and Antarctica, the polar islands are mostly uninhabited—save for a few British officers and a mix of seals, penguins and reindeer.
At the time of this release, the islands were listed as number three on the DXCC Most Wanted list. That makes them a prized contact for anyone chasing the ARRL’s DXCC Honor Roll Status.
Early in the planning stages, the VP8 Team met with DX Engineering to build a comprehensive antenna setup that would ensure the DXpedition will have no trouble making worldwide contacts. DX Engineering’s staff worked with the team to develop innovative antenna solutions for the unique challenges posed by the island’s location and harsh environment.
To give Amateur Operators a deeper look into what the VP8 Team will bring to the islands, DX Engineering created a series of parts combos. Broken down by bands (160, 80 and 40 meters), the combos are a great starting point for Hams looking to build their own high performance HF station setup. There’s also a Miscellaneous Combo, which contains a lot of the important (and sometimes overlooked) pieces of gear that’s a “must read” for anybody planning their own DXpedition.
Click here to learn more about the 2016 VP8 DXpedition at the Intrepid-DX website.