3G0Z Robinson Crusoe Is.

28.02.2026

License has been requested to the Chilean license authority.

18.03.2026

Subtel, Chilean license authority has confirmed the special call sign requested for this activity: 3G0Z & XR0Z.

29.03.2026

A two element triband yagi antenna for 20-15-10m will be shipped to Robinson Crusoe Is. in early April along with other radio stuffs, in total 45kg of additional cargo. 

The shipment will be carried aboard the vessel "Antonio" which operates two monthly cargo trips from the port of Valparaiso to Robinson Crusoe Island.

Finally more cargo than expected is ready to be shipped to Robinson Crusoe Is. that´ s because I´ ve added some mono bands yagi antennas and a dual-band cubical quad antenna for 12 & 17m, along with a long list of radio gear. Everything is prepared to be sent to the city port of Valparaíso where it will be loaded for transport to the island. "It's better to be well prepared and pay extra cargo for overweight" don't you think?

15.04.2026

Today, approximately 120kg of cargo was shipped to the city port of Valparaiso - more than I initially expected - the cargo is scheduled to arrive in Robinson Crusoe Is. during the first week of May, a couple of weeks ahead of my own arrival, which is planned for the third or four week of May. I will be sharing more detailed and exact dates ASAP. 

30.04.2026

The vessel Antonio, which transports cargo from the port of Valparaíso to Juan Fernández Island, arrived at the island yesterday and is currently unloading all the cargo — including my expedition equipment.

My contact on the island has informed me that everything arrived safely and intact which is a very good news, this will allowed me travel light. 

You can watch a short video of the unloading operation on my YouTube channel, follow me for further videos before during and after de operation on Juan Fernandez Island.

https://youtube.com/shorts/sWOfpLBTvpw?si=rTgY969487RWIIN1

Possible Activation of SA-101 Alejandro Selkirk Island 

There is now a very strong possibility of carrying out a short but highly valuable operation from Alejandro Selkirk Island SA-101 (7.4% according IOTA Ltd), with an estimated on-air window of approximately 24 to 36 hours.

This activation will depend entirely on the final logistics costs involved in moving part of my radio equipment to the island, as well as securing enough gasoline to keep the generator running during the operation.

Should this operation take place, will be under the callsign XR0Z, which has already been requested and authorized by SUBTEL.

Although this would be a limited-time activity, it represents an excellent and perhaps rare opportunity to put SA-101 on the air again for the benefit of the worldwide IOTA community.

At this moment, everything is under evaluation and the project remains open, but the chances are real and increasing.

More information soon as plans develop.

08.05.2026

With less than one week remaining before the start of my journey to Robinson Crusoe Island, I am pleased to announce that the first RF transmissions from the island are estimated for May 19th at 21:00z.

The operation may last approximately 20 days, which should provide enough time — propagation conditions permitting — to contact many of you across multiple bands and modes.

Initial activity will most likely begin on the 40, 80, and 160 meter bands while I continue progressively installing the rest of the antennas specially prepared for this expedition.

Remote station:

A group of very well known and experienced operators led by Renner PY7RP will operating the remote station that I will install on the island, actively contributing to the success of this activity.

IOTA SA-101: 

The plan to put IOTA SA-101 on the air continues to move forward and take solid shape.

K6VVA Rick and K9AJ Mike have been in contact with me, and shared valuable information regarding the CB0Z activity conducted in 2020. According to their reports, that operation experienced a very high level of QRN, mainly generated by the solar panel systems installed in the village.

Work is currently underway to secure a location far from the populated area and at a very good elevation, which, combined with the support of the locals should provide a much more favorable operating environment than past operation in Selkirk. The follow picture shows how blocked the signal is toward W6/JA and Pacific.

As you can see putting Alejandro Selkirk is not easy, but will be considerably easier than my previous experience operating from Ilotes Pájaros SA-100.

16.05.2026

The journey began on the morning of Saturday, May 16th, departing from Puerto Varas bound for Santiago (capital city) Here, I had the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant dinner and an excellent conversation with two good friends: Manu, CE3YMR, and Moisés, CE3VTZ.

If weather conditions allow, it is possible that I may arrive at Robinson Crusoe Is. earlier than expected. Nevertheless, the first RF transmission remains scheduled for the afternoon/evening of May 19th CE time. This is because I still need to transport all the equipment already on the island to the final location where the antennas will be installed.

There is still a great deal of work ahead, but everything is progressing according to plan.

Stay tuned for further updates, see you in the pile up!

Picture: L-R: XQ7IR, Moisés CE3VTZ & Manu CE3YMR