Well known as a World War II battleground, a
military base and a trans-oceanic fuel stop, today Midway has an
entirely new purpose. Managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service this
ancient volcanic atoll is now a national wildlife refuge and gateway to
the remote Northwest Hawaiian Islands.
Thousands of people once worked on Midway, but today only a handful
of dedicated staff and volunteers remain. Their ongoing mission is to
bring the atoll back to its natural state and maintain a precious
national monument.Working closely with Midway's new caretakers and mindful of the sensitive environmental issues, this 2009 DXpedition demonstrated how Amateur Radio is now a welcome activity inside one of America’s most protected wildlife reserves.
K4M Midway Island DXpedition Full
Many thanks to James 9V1YC for making this material available.
73
Tim M0BEW.
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