Peter I
Press Release #2006-2

From:	Team co-leaders:
	Ralph Fedor, KØIR and Bob Allphin, K4UEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

We are pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to the 2006 Peter I DXpedition.  They are Mel W8MV, Don N6JRL and Mike FM5CD.  These gentlemen all bring radio operating expertise to the team as well as individual talents for the overall project.  We are pleased to have them aboard!  There are still a couple of team slots available and we are especially keen to find a team physician to accompany us.  If you have an interest contact

An inspection team consisting of Erling LA6VM, Bob K4UEE, and Carlos NP4IW/6 has just returned from Punta Arenas and Santiago, Chile.  They report that everything is on track for an early February, 2006 activation of Peter I.  The plan has the team departing Punta Arenas, Chile around Jan. 27th and returning around Feb. 25th.  This will allow about sixteen days at the island.  Of course, the actual time on the island and on the air depends on weather and other factors.

Fifteen members of the team will meet in Atlanta for a training session scheduled for Sept. 15th through Sept 19th.  This will give us all a chance to renew friendships forged earlier this year and get acquainted with our new team members.  Among the activities on the agenda are: practicing rapid deployment of shelters, low band antenna erection, sequenced container packing and rappelling practice.  There will also be a safety meeting and discussions of operating techniques and tactics to be utilized by the team.  Other subjects will be discussed by the team leaders, safety committee, and the antenna committee.

Please visit our website at: www.peterone.com and if possible make a contribution toward the significant expenses of this DXpedition.  It may be the most expensive DXpedition ever and every contribution helps.  PayPal is available too!  The team members themselves are funding 70% of the total cost.

Thanks to all of our great contributors, but the team would especially like to thank the International DX Association (INDEXA) for their enthusiasm, confidence and support of the 2006 Peter I Dxpedition.  Not only have they offered significant support, but have increased their contribution from the previous year.  Thanks!