Located just below 60 degrees south, the South
Orkney Islands are one of only four DXCC entities within the UN
Antarctic Treaty Zone. Both Britain and Argentina have scientific bases
on the islands, but neither nation holds a recognized sovereign claim.
But even without national bureaucracy, staging a major DXpedition to a
stateless, international piece of land is still challenging and
expensive. Icebergs, rugged cliffs, and strict environmental regulations
are just a few of the reasons why these islands are so difficult to
activate.Against the backdrop of stunning Antarctic scenery this film documents the 2011 MicroLite Penguins DXpedition to another one of the DX world's most wanted entities.
VP8ORK South Orkney Islands DXpedition Full
Many thanks to James 9V1YC for making this material available.
73
Tim M0BEW.
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