Thursday, October 31, 2013

YF1AR/4, OC-262 Sebesi Island

IOTA OC-262 South Sumatra Coastal Islands

YF1AR/4 OC-262 Sebesi Island
IOTA OC-262 Sebesi IslandNovember 2-5, 2013
LAT: 05° 58' S LON: 105° 27' E Grid-OI24ra CQ-28 ITU-54






Sebesi (also Sebeezee, or 'Bleezie') is an Indonesian island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. It rises to a height of 844 metres (2,769 ft) and lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the Krakatoa Islands; it is the closest large island to Krakatoa, about the same area and height as the remmant of Rakata. Like Krakatoa, it too is volcanic, although there are no dated eruptions known. (A single report of an eruption in 1680 seems to be a confusion with the Krakatoa eruption reported from that year.) Unlike the Krakatoas, Sebesi has permanent streams and is inhabited.

Sebesi was devastated during the 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa. Official records give approximately 3,000 people killed, with 1,000 of these being 'non-residents'.

By 1890, Sebesi was being re-cleared. It is believed that since it lies closer to Sumatra, it has served as a 'stepping stone' for much of the flora andfauna which was re-established at Krakatoa. By the 1920s, settlers had returned, and today Sebesi is virtually completely cultivated, with only a small area at the peak and some mangrove swamps still natural.










Equipment

YF1AR/4 Radio Yaesu FT 450D with tuner FC 707 power 100W
Antenna Vertical Dipole 10m-15m-20m band and GroundPlane 40m band

Mode mainly on Phone as well as on CW n Digital
QRV 10m - 40m band


QSL Info :
special qsl card design for dxpedition will be issued

YF1AR/4
OQRS via YF1AR Clublog
QSM via N2OO Bob Schenck
YF1AR/4_OC262_S
Donation
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Ticket
ferry from Merak java to Bakauheni sumatra and small boat from Canti sumatra to Sebesi island

 


Signboard
posing in jetty Canti and gate of Sebesi island

 

Equipment
Verticall antenna and Operating room

  


View
fishing and sunrise 

 







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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Payung Besar Island, OC-177 IDO-236

OC-177 Thousand Islands - Kepulauan Seribu

YF1AR/0
ARLHS IDO-236 Payung Besar LightHouse
IOTA OC-177 Payung Besar Island
October 12-15, 2013
LAT: 05° 48' S LON: 106° 32' E Gridsquare OI34ge



Pulau Payung Besar LightHouse ARLHS IDO-236








Pulau Payung Besar (Big Umbrella Island) (2)

Date unknown (station established 1890). Active; focal plane 32 m (105 ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 30 m (98 ft) square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, painted white. A 2012 photo and a secondphoto are available, and Google has a good satellite view. The original lighthouse was similar but not identical to the present light. Located on a small island about 32 km (20 mi) east of Pulau Tunda and 90 km (55 mi) northwest of Jakarta. Accessible only by boat. Site status unknown. ARLHS IDO-236; Admiralty K1058; NGA 23364.


Pulau Payung Besar OC -177 Thousand Island



Umbrella Island , one of a group of islands located in the thousand islands turned out to be the main destination for tourists visiting the island tidung . The reason , in addition to having vegetation beaches with soft sand and underwater scenery is good for sorkelling . The island has an area of ​​about 20 acres also has some fairly prominent object .

One of the object it is this lighthouse as a guide both ships after Island Lighthouse Jakarta Pause to enter the waters of the Sunda Strait . Umbrella of the island is 32 miles east of the island Snooze and 90 km from Jakarta . Big Umbrella lighthouse island accessible only by sea .

Until now , the tower with the white iron frame , still standing strong . With a height of 30 meter lighthouse was first operated in 1890 . As for the technical requirements , the tower is equipped with 2 pieces of white light , which lights every 10 seconds , with a focal plane height of 32 meters .



Thousand Islands (Indonesia)
Kepulauan Seribu

The Thousand Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Seribu) are a chain of islands to the north of Jakarta's coast. It forms the only regency of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. It consists of a string of 110 islands[1] stretching 45 km north into the Java Sea.
A decree[2] states that 36 islands may be used for recreation. Of these 36 islands, only 13 islands are fully developed: 11 islands are homes to resorts and two islands are historic parks. Twenty-three islands are privately owned and are not open to the public.[3] The rest of the islands are either uninhabited or support a fishing village.[3]




Equipment

YF1AR/0 Radio Yaesu FT 450D with tuner FC 707 power 100W
Antenna Vertical Dipole 10m-15m-20m band and GroundPlane 40m band
Mode mainly on Phone as well as on CW n Digital
QRV 10m - 40m band


QSL Info 

YF1AR/0
OQRS via YF1AR Clublog
QSM via N2OO Bob Schenck
www.yf1ar.com
www.qrz.com/db/yf1ar
http://www.qsl.net/n2oo/history/qsl-n2oo.htm

YF1AR/0_OC177_PB

Donation
please use yf1ar@yahoo.com for Paypal account




your donation is welcomed, the fund will be also used for the next DXpedition, TNX

Sponsor


    


  




Personal Sponsor : YB2TJVW2FB, G4AFJ


Ticket
using speedboat Kerapu from Kali Adem, Muara Angke to Payung Besar Island


Signboard
posing in entrance island and gate of Light house

 

Equipment
Vertical Antenna and Operating room

 


View
The lagoon and The Sunset

 






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