So I’ve done some basic log analysis for the Arran DX’Pedition, more will follow but for now I’m looking mainly at the QSO rates vs time.  You can see the full analysis here in PDF form. To keep things easier to display [in the graphs] the report is based on 30 minute snapshots i.e. 09:00 …
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As you might know on our way back from Arran we popped into the Magnum radio rally where we met a few known callsigns and as Gavin is from these parts as few familiar faces too…  One face was Dick GM4PPT who we regularly work on the 2m RSGB UKAC who took this picture. Left …
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One of the rarely-mentioned heroes of any DX’pedition is the sub-manager at the QSL bureau who has to deal with all the incoming QSL cards! Of course, it’s us that reply to the cards, but at least we get the benefit of having enjoyed a stunning week or two away in the Scottish islands, or …
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Paul M3JFM has posted some videos of GS3PYE/P contacts, recorded from his home in Oxford, UK. The GS3PYE/P operators include Pete 2E0SQL, Rob M0VFC and Steve M1ACB. Please go to Paul M3JFM’s YouTube Channel to view the videos. Juan YV4BCD also recorded GS3PYE/P on 20m from Venezuela (Operator Colin G4ERO). GS3PYE/P – 20m (from Venezuela)

We have analysed the GS3PYE/P and GS6PYE/P logs using Clublog and are extremely happy to report that we had a total of exactly 9100 QSOs from 108 DXCCs and 7380 distinct callsigns. The number of countries per band was as follows : 160m: 08   80m: 54   40m: 61   30m: 50   20m: 94 …
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Bob G1SAA was busy recording time-lapse videos of some of the GS3PYE/P operators while we were on Arran. He’s posted them, together with more videos of the shack and antennas, on the Camb-Hams YouTube Channel Here are some direct links to videos of some of the operators in action : Pete  2E0SQL Bob  G1SAA + …
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GS3PYE/P team discussing the DXpedition with Simon and Liz from Snowdonia Radio Company at the Magnum Rally. Simon worked us while we were on Arran.

Gavin talking to members of the GM6NX group at the Magnum Rally today.