The Rebel DX Group has announced that they expect to face fully restricted physical access to Conway Reef but are nonetheless hoping to activate the site before the new limitations begin. The team posted a notice on various DX news sites saying [quote] "We are quickly organizing a trip to 3D2/C before the new restrictions take place." [endquote] The team reports that Fiji's Ministry of Fisheries will soon designate the site as a restricted-access zone. No specific dates were provided in their announcement -- either for the activation plans or the start of the restrictions.
A trip to Conway Reef would mark a fourth return there. The Rebel DX group activated it in May of 2024 as 3D2CCC, facing numerous challenges, including very windy conditions and issues with birds interfering with the equipment.
