Accommodations
A local ham in Reykjavík was extremely helpful. Not only did he help me obtain my license, but he arranged to have a dipole antenna stay up at the hotel. It was already in place for a JA visitor the week prior. There’s been talk that the hotel may keep a permanent installation for visiting hams like us. Using a tuner, I was able to find a comfortable SWR on all bands.
![Hotel Saga Reykjavík, Iceland](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/summary/TF_HotelSaga.jpg)
This is the Hotel Saga where I stayed in Reykjavík, Iceland.
The Hotel
![Dave's luggage](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Luggage.jpg)
My luggage arrived. The Kenwood in the silver case, everything else in the other.
![WJ2O's equipment](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Wj2O.jpg)
All set up. WJ2O very happy that everything works.
![Hotel bed for my operation as WJ2O/TF from Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Hotel_Bed.jpg)
Bed. Place where WJ2O’s hat slept.
![Multi-band dipole for my operation as WJ2O/TF from Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Dipole.jpg)
Multi-band dipole.
![Kris, TF3KM was with me in Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TF3KM.jpg)
Kris, TF3KM. In the background, you see my “shack away from home”.
![Buffet at the Hotel Saga in Reykjavik, Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Buffet.jpg)
This buffet was featured at the hotel.
![Buffet at the Hotel Saga in Reykjavik, Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Buffet2.jpg)
Another Buffet shot. I still want to return to Iceland to enjoy the pickled herring. I have not been able to match the quality and flavor anyplace else in the world.
![Bragi, TF3BRT, and Runar, TF3RJT with me in my operation as WJ2O/TF from Reykjavik, Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TF3BRT_TF3RJT.jpg)
Bragi, TF3BRT, and Runar, TF3RJT
![Siggi, TF3CW with me in my operation as WJ2O/TF from Reykjavik, Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TF3CW.jpg)
Siggi, TF3CW, and Dave, WJ2O.
![Bjarni, TF3GB and Kris, TF3KM with me in my operation as WJ2O/TF from Reykjavik, Iceland.](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TF3GB_TF3KM.jpg)
Bjarni, TF3GB and Kris, TF3KM
Hams
![](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TF3TF.jpg)
Boggi, TF3TF
![](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TheGang.jpg)
The whole gang: TF3GB (Bjarni),WJ2O (Dave), TF3BRT (Bragi), TF3DX (Villi), TF3KM (Kris), and TF3T (Sveinn)
Around the town
![Southern Fried Chicken Southern Iceland](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_SouthernFriedChicken.jpg)
Southern Fried Chicken Southern Iceland that is.
![Dave with his team in Reykjavík, Iceland](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_TheGang.jpg)
The whole gang: TF3GB (Bjarni),WJ2O (Dave), TF3BRT (Bragi), TF3DX (Villi), TF3KM (Kris), and TF3T (Sveinn)
Hallgrimskirkj
![Hallgrimskirkj](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Church_FromHotel.jpg)
The Hallgrimskirkja is a Church of Iceland parish church. This photo is from my hotel balcony.
![Reykjavík skyline](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Church_Skyline.jpg)
You can see that the church stands very prominently in the Reykjavík skyline.
![Front door of church Hallgrimskirkja](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Church_LookingUp.jpg)
Here I am at the front door of the church. looking up
![Hallgrimskirkja church alta](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Church_Altar.jpg)
Hallgrimskirkja church altar.
![Small organ, located near Altar in Hallgrimskirkja church](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Church_Organ.jpg)
A smaller organ. This was located near the altar.
![Klais organ in Hallgrimskirkja church](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Church_OrganPipes.jpg)
Klais organ. This is above the front entrance. I was fortunate to experience the sounds of this as a woman was practicing during my visit.
Vestmannaeyjar Islandj
![Vestmannaeyjar Island](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_Airplane.jpg)
Plane from Reykjavík I decided to take a day trip to a island that suffered from a volcanic activity not too long ago. It’s called Vestmannaeyjar Island (Westman for short).
![Westman Airport](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_Airport.jpg)
Westman Airport. Here we are after arriving on the island
![Pall Helgason](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_Guide.jpg)
Guide. This is Pall Helgason, a native of Westman Island and our tour guide for the day. We all boarded this bus and took off.
![Valcano in Vestmannaeyjar Island](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_Town.jpg)
The Volcano. We are standing on a volcano that has engulfed half the town. Down by the bus is the other half of town.
![TVI Sturin](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_TVI.jpg)
TVI. Apparently the TVI is so bad here you can sit down, enjoy a Pepsi and just watch the “TVI Sturin’”. Ok, bad attempt at ham radio humor.
![Seaport Iceland](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_Seaport.jpg)
Seaport. They have a very nicely protected seaport.
![Cargo Fish](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Westman_Fish.jpg)
Cargo. Fish, and plenty of it, ready for export.
Flying home
![Greenland from above](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/photos/TF_Greenland.jpg)
Greenland from the Air Flying Iceland Air back to JFK we caught the Southern edge of Greenland.
WJ2O/TF QSL Card
![WJ2O/TF QSL Card front](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/qsl/TF_QSL_F.jpg)
![WJ2O/TF QSL Card back](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/qsl/TF_QSL_B.jpg)
Licensing:
There is an application that you must obtain and fill out. On that form not only is there the usual stuff, name, call, etc., but there is a space where our national IARU society should comment. Of course they will need a copy of your current license. Also, the recommendation is that you apply 3 months in advance.
The maximum input power allowable for visitors is 200 watts.
The contact at the licensing authority is:
Mr. Horour R. Haroarson
Fjarskiptaeftirlitio
Malarhofoa 2
IS-150 Reykjavík, Iceland
Phone: (354) 168-2424
Fax: (354) 168-2429
Dave’s Station
I had a very nice comfortable set-up here in Iceland as TF/WJ2O
![Dave WJ2O equipment](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/Operating/TF_WJ2O_Station.jpg)
Equipment:
Kenwood TS-940 Transceiver
486-DX Laptop
Heathkit Micromatic Keyer
Homebrew Voice Digitiser
Dipoles cut for 40, 20 and 15MFJ Turner
![#](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/Operating/TF_ContestSummary.jpg)
Customs:
There was absolutely no trouble with customs. In fact, they showed me the proper door to exit the airport and held it open for me.
Ground Transportation:
Most international flights come into Keflavik Airport which is about 25 miles southwest of the capital Reykjavík. The cab fare is a whopping 100 dollars. Most folks take the bus run. I forgot how much it was but I think $15 covered it. They drive you to Reykjavík airport at which point they split up the people to deliver you right to your hotel.
![Map to the Iceland Keflavik Airport](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/tf/Travel/TF_Keflavik_Airport.jpg)
Map to the Iceland Keflavik Airport