There has been only one – yes only one – previous and successful real DXpedition to Bouvet. OK, two, if you count the disputed W4BPD/3Y0 QSO’s.
There have been a few scientific teams that had a “ham” in the group but those were not major activations and not full-fledged DXpeditions.
The last DXpedition attempt to Bouvet was made by the 3Y0Z team in January of 2018. Unfortunately, that effort had to be aborted, just offshore from Bouvet, due to mechanical failure.
Here is a list of past Bouvet Isl. DXpeditions: http://www.callingdx.com/Previous-DXpeditions-Bouvet-Island-Ham-Radio.htm
I was fortunate enough to work 3Y0C on 5 bands in 2000-2001 during a scientific visit.
NOW is your opportunity to work a RARE country on HF in the next few weeks!
3Y0K – Bouvet Island https://3y0k.com/
You will find a lot of info on their site
Watching the latest updates from Bouvet, it is crystal clear how complex and demanding this DXpedition truly is. The logistics, the weather, the helicopter operations, the remote and hostile environment — nothing about this is simple.
The only real way we can support them from our side of the pileup is through discipline.
When they come on the air:
• Listen first.
• Listen carefully.
• Listen longer than you think you need to.
Follow the operator’s instructions exactly. Respect split frequencies. Do not transmit on their TX frequency. Do not tune up on frequency. Do not call blindly. Patience and precision will get you in the log — chaos will not.
Whether you are a seasoned DXer or new to the hobby, the rule is the same: listen before you transmit.
The more disciplined we are across bands and modes, the smoother the operation will be for them. In a place like Bouvet, every minute of operating time is hard-earned.
Let’s make it easier — not harder — from our side of the radio.
The following band plan is contingent on frequency availability at the time we are QRV:
