From 3Y0K Pilot;
Addressing concerns-
Livestream:
The team leaders chose to Not use livestreaming due to unreliable internet connections corrupting uploads. When the connection fails, logs get Stuck and can suddenly send false data when connections are restored.
Pirates:
Pirating expeditions is a problem all face therefore the Work first Worry later method has become an accepted fact in chasing any expedition, particularly rare ones such as Bouvet.
QRV verification:
Please understand the team is doing their best to operate the few small stations while continuing to build the camps in extremely difficult condition of weather. They are doing this to provide some opportunities through digital and CW modes and will, as soon as possible begin SSB with bigger antennas and higher power.
Communication to Pilots:
Having not yet deployed any Starlink devices, focusing on getting the camps built, the passing of information relies on one Iridium device which by virtue of using satellites has been obstructed by the heavy cloud cover and constant rain.
Note:
We, the off-island piloting group are as frustrated by this as you are and cannot simply make up news to satisfy every question asked.
The Most Current information follows:
From the Island as of 12:00 UTC March 2 –
“We have 16 people on the island now building the camps. Five tents are up, food, fuel, radios, Yagis and amplifiers are being assembled.
Today, March 2 and tomorrow March 3 antennas are being erected. please be patient – weather is extremely challenging but the team is working well together to make sure that they can provide You all with solid signals around the globe.
We hope to have 4 or 5 stations up, QRO, by sunset here.
Negativity on social media and cluster comments do Nothing to help the DX community and we will continue to ignore those who only wish to complain. As conditions improve more information will flow.
Thanks, the 3Y0K team.