Hi Phil

The ham who kept in touch with the UK was Bob, VP8LP who still lives in Port
Stanley, very close to Mike, VP8NO.

A small correction.  Britain was never at war with the LU's, as war was
never declared.
It was a needless cost of lives on both sides, and many maimed.
Near to where I live, I have a friend who was a special forces diver who
burnt out his throat when diving into a burning ship, the HMS Sheffield, to
try and rescue other members of the crew.

73

David W Wood 

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Subject: VP8 Falkland Islands

I have worked the Falklands many times over the years and well remember the 
war England got into with Lu, Argentina, that resulted in a lot of deaths 
for no reason other than Argentina said the islands belonged to them.  A ham

had one of the first solid state rigs, what was it called, the number was 
210 but I can't recall the company name.  Anyhow, he sneaked around from 
house to house, setting up a temporary antenna, and kept the British 
informed of ground troop movements and all.  I think I read about that back 
in the days World Radio News was still being published.  I'd sure hate to be

down there in that type of weather right now.  None of the expeditions have 
got to be easy even in nice weather.

Phil.
K0NX