From the WIA:

Date : 30 / 08 / 2015
Author : Jim Linton – VK3PC

The much anticipated VI0ANZAC activated by Doug VK0DMV as part of the WIA ANZAC 100 program made a number of first day contacts including those with Australia.

The day was due to start at 0001UTC on August 29, however the wind at Casey Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory was above 40 knots and required under standing procedures Doug to report his necessary outside travel to the Station Commander before progressing.

This resulted in an hour delay. A few early callers had some on air conversations with Fred VK3DAC, who was coordinating the activity.

When finally operating 40m it was not cooperating so a QSY to 20m was necessary. Still nothing in VK, VI0ANZAC did make some ZL contacts, but very poor propagation stopped it again until 0600UTC.

But when Doug came back onto 20m, contacts were very good and free flowing. If weather allows VI0ANZAC will be on air again August 30, it is due to start at about 0600UTC.

The WIA express thanks to Doug for activating the commemorative station from the Antarctic.

Regards, Fred VK3DAC