FO8 – Clipperton Island, Pacific Ocean

Dates: 21 February to 16 March 2013

Callsign: TX5K

FO8 – Clipperton Island, Pacific Ocean 2026-05-28T11:05:49-05:00
We had a great adventure to a Pacific Island near the equator called Clipperton. A group of hams from all over the world have met here to put this tiny island on-the-air once more.

Here is WJ2O’s home away from home while on Clipperton Island. In the upper right is my solar blanket which keep me enjoying a good supply of 12 volts.
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Traveling Gear

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This is my case full of gear getting packed at my business.
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WJ2O plastic trunk full of ham radio goodies.
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Waiting for the UPS truck to come get it.
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It made it to Walnut Creek, CA where it was seen loaded on the truck.
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Very happy now to see it in place on the back of the Ship in San Diego, CA

Lots of Cargo

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Packing the Cases in Walnut Creek, CA
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More cases
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Loading the truck.
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Now unloading to put on the ship at San Diego.
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Back of ship.

TX5K QSL Card

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TX5K-License
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The SSB tent in full operation. From left to right: Roman, US5WDX, [Don’t know], [Don’t know], Giovanni, Yann.
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Back of The Shogun.