From 10.4 - to 18.4. 2010 from the Vietnamese island of Côn Có (AS 185) is broadcast by a large international expedition 3W6C, which also includes Michal, OM2DX. Information on http://www.qrz.com/db/3W6C
Mišo sent us this: who needs Vietnam on 160m, has a unique opportunity to work with 3W6C. If the conditions are good, just send me an SMS and I will retune to 160m. On my side, 2kW and full size vertical. +84 904 885512
I just did them on 10.115 MHz (up 11 kHz) 20.18 UTC. I use TS-870S, it gives 100W and antenna multiband vertical loop 86m. They have an excellent signal!
You 73! Vila, OM30CAQ
Côn Có Island
Côn Có Island (Vietnamese Đảo Cốn Cỏ) is a small but strategically and historically important island located in the South China Sea, approximately 30 kilometers off the coast of Quảng Trị province in central Vietnam. It has an area of only about 2.3 km², but its location in the Gulf of Tonkin gives it important geopolitical importance. The island is of volcanic origin, with a rugged coastline, sandy beaches and rich marine fauna and flora.
During the Vietnam War, Côn Có played an important role as an observation and communication post. The Vietnamese People's Army had a base here to monitor the sea routes and protect the northern territories from US naval forces. The island was often bombarded, but never fell into the hands of the enemy. Thanks to this, he became a symbol of the courage and resilience of the Vietnamese defenders.
Dnes je Côn Có administratívne súčasťou okresu Cồn Cỏ v provincii Quảng Trị. Žije tu len niekoľko stovák obyvateľov, prevažne rybárov a vojakov. V posledných rokoch sa ostrov otvára aj turistom. Vláda podporuje ekologický a udržateľný rozvoj – rozvíjajú sa služby pre návštevníkov, no zároveň sa zachováva čisté životné prostredie.
The island offers beautiful coral reefs suitable for diving, virgin beaches and views of the endless sea. Thanks to its history, natural beauty and peaceful environment, Côn Có becomes an interesting destination for travelers looking for lesser-known places in Vietnam with an authentic atmosphere and a touch of a heroic past.