We got a chat with David, F4FKT/FT4YM, who is getting ready to his new Antarctic adventure. David was on the way home, coming back from a fire station call. Even if it was late, we had a chance to know that his medical visits was perfectly in order and he is ready to depart October 20th for his long journey to Antarctica.
(On the pic aside Danilo IZ1KHY & David FT4YM)
From November 2025 to February 2026, David will be on air again from Dumont d’Urville Station (WAP FRA-Ø1), Concordia Station (WAP MNB-Ø3), Little Dome C (WAP MNB-15).
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David said: «Thanks again for WAP site, an infallible source of information! I’m waiting for confirmation, but maybe a couple of new one WAP references could be on air…to be continued»
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On the mean time David say appreciation to Mehdi F5PFP for the appeal launched among the OMs for a donation that will allow the construction of a lightweight amplifier to reduce the weight of the luggage to be carried in Antarctica. Looks like the works on this new RF amplifier, seems to proceeding well.
David sent also a link posted on Youtube there is an interesting interview (in French)made by Dimitri F4FLH where he welcomed F4FKT, about his career, his mobile and cell phone traffic struggles a radio amateur stationed at Dumont d’Urville, Cabane Marret, Concordia Station in Antarctica and how he keeps his passion for radio alive, even at the ends of the earth.
TNX David F4FKT/FT4YM
Note: If other Hams wish to send some help to contribute to the realization of the new lightweight amplifier for David’s 2025-2026 Antarctic season activities, can contact Mehdi F5PFP and arrange with him the donation sending procedure.