BS7H Scarborough Reef DXpedition
 Location of Scarborough Shoal | |
| Dates operated | April 29, 2007 – May 6, 2007[1] |
|---|---|
| Bands operated | 10–160 m[2] |
| Modes used | CW, SSB, RTTY[2] |
| Number of contacts | 45,820[3] |
| Number of operators | 4[4] |
The BS7H Scarborough Reef DXpedition was an amateur radio expedition that took place April 29, 2007 – May 6, 2007. It was cut short at the request of the Chinese government.[5] The trip to the reef was authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Sports Commission.[6] The team of 17 people came from 7 different countries and worked in 8-hour shifts manning the radio stations and would return to their vessel to recover and rest.[5][1] To operate the team had to build four wooden structures on the rocks that would prevent them from being overtaken during high tide.[7] At the time of the event Scarborough Reef was one the rarest locations for radio operators to contact and was a notable highlight for many operators who were able to make contact.[8]
References
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- ^ a b Pescitelli, Paul; Harrell, Tom (2007). BS7H – 2007 DXpedition to Scarborough Reef (PDF) (Report). German DX Foundation. Retrieved March 25, 2023.}
- ^ Jing, Li (May 18, 2012). 黄岩岛上的无线电波 [Radio Waves on Huangyan Island]. Xinmin Weekly (in Chinese). Beijing, China: Shanghai United Media Group. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
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- ^ a b Mizoguchi, Kan (April 2007). Freenman, Peter (ed.). "The expedition to the rarest DX entity" (PDF). Amateur Radio. Caulfield North, Victoria: Wireless Institute of Australia. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Bao, Su (November 19, 2019). "呼叫全世界：这里是中国黄岩岛" [Calling the world: This is China's Huangyan Island]. Suzhou Daily. Suzhou, China. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Moore, Leeann (May 17, 2007). LaCara, Len (ed.). "Man makes contact with every country though radio". The Tribune. Coshocton, Ohio. p. 3. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ O'Brien, Walter (June 1, 2008). Shinske, Caryn (ed.). "Ham radio operator reaches every country". The Courier-News. Bridgewater, New Jersey. p. 21. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
