SV0WQ 1957 Crete

Crete was quite a rare catch in 1957 so Stew DL4AAP, with the help of Larry SV0WP decided to make the DXpedition.

The equipment ran 500 watts but the antenna was a long wire up 20'. Stew also put up a vertical that worked much better, but only on 15M.

Stew Fason SV0WQ / DL4AAP / W6GHM
Over 140 QSO's and hour!

The air conditioned trailer / hamshack of SV0WQ at Iraklion Air Force Base on Crete!

Ole SV0WR, Stew SV0WQ, Larry SV0WP / W3JTC

QSL from the estate of W3HUS / W3FM
Photos & Info from Don Chesser W4KVX DX Magazine #18, November 11, 1957