3G9S Team will be active from Navarino Island, IOTA SA - 050, Chile.
Team - Members of the Juncal DX.
They will operate on HF Bands, including activity in various contests.
They also planning to activate various POTA references.
Information from their QRZ page:
The little penguin is named after Johann Reinhold Forster, the first scientist to describe them in 1781. The Papua penguin, scientifically known as Pygoscelis papua, is a fascinating species that mainly inhabits sub-Antarctic regions and some coastal areas of Antarctica. This penguin, easily recognizable by its distinctive plumage pattern, has a jet-black back and a white belly. One of its most notable features is the white stripe that runs from the eye to the back of the head, giving it a unique and elegant appearance. Gentoo penguins are migratory birds that adapt well to various marine habitats. They feed mainly on krill, fish, and squid, using their speed and diving skills to catch their prey. Their ability to dive to considerable depths makes them effective hunters. In terms of social behavior, these penguins tend to form large, noisy colonies, where they interact with each other through vocalizations and gestures. During the breeding season, pairs of Gentoo penguins build nests on rocky terrain and take turns incubating their eggs. Despite their charm and impressive adaptations, this species faces challenges due to climate change and ocean pollution, which affect their habitats and food sources. Conserving their environment is essential to ensuring the survival of Gentoo penguins and the balance of their ecosystems.
Team - Members of the Juncal DX.
They will operate on HF Bands, including activity in various contests.
They also planning to activate various POTA references.
Information from their QRZ page:
The little penguin is named after Johann Reinhold Forster, the first scientist to describe them in 1781. The Papua penguin, scientifically known as Pygoscelis papua, is a fascinating species that mainly inhabits sub-Antarctic regions and some coastal areas of Antarctica. This penguin, easily recognizable by its distinctive plumage pattern, has a jet-black back and a white belly. One of its most notable features is the white stripe that runs from the eye to the back of the head, giving it a unique and elegant appearance. Gentoo penguins are migratory birds that adapt well to various marine habitats. They feed mainly on krill, fish, and squid, using their speed and diving skills to catch their prey. Their ability to dive to considerable depths makes them effective hunters. In terms of social behavior, these penguins tend to form large, noisy colonies, where they interact with each other through vocalizations and gestures. During the breeding season, pairs of Gentoo penguins build nests on rocky terrain and take turns incubating their eggs. Despite their charm and impressive adaptations, this species faces challenges due to climate change and ocean pollution, which affect their habitats and food sources. Conserving their environment is essential to ensuring the survival of Gentoo penguins and the balance of their ecosystems.