Update September 13, 2022: "The Hexbeam 20 meter element had a broken string between the wires. Also, the support string that holds up on of the spreaders blew away, couldn’t find it. Repaired the 20 meter element and built a new spreader support string. Also repaired a couple of things on the Crank-IR. So, the antenna farm is back at full strength. WX better today, sun came out this afternoon."

Update August 18, 2022: "I’m aware that ZL7 is needed much more in Europe than in NA/SA or Asia. So, I would like to hear from anyone in Europe regarding which bands/modes you need. Also, what is your experience with propagation to the ZL area, and on what bands, long path or short path? What time of day UTC? Send any info you would care to share to: DXpedition@k5we.com – I hope to put a lot of Europeans in the ZL7/K5WE log."

Update August 15, 2022: Suggested frequencies are:
  CW   - 7007, 10107, 14007, 18077, 21007, 24903 and 28007 kHz
  SSB  - They will just try to find a clear frequency.....
  FT8  - 1835, 3563, 5357, 7056, 10144, 14091, 18108, 21091, 24920, 28091
         and 50313 kHz... FT8 will be normal mode, not F/H.
  FT4  - 7056, 10144, 14091, 18108, 21091, 24920 and 28091 kHz
  RTTY - 7056, 10142, 14088, 18105, 21088, 24910 and 28088 kHz

Equipment will include Elecraft & Yaesu Xcvrs, 500 watt amps, a Hexbeam and Crank-IR Vertical. Depending upon a reliable internet connection, logs will be uploaded to ClubLog daily and Clublog Livestream will be active. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW upon returning home.

QSL via ClubLog's OQRS or K5WE.

For more info and updates (possible periodic updates during the operation go to https://k5we.com/zl7-k5we
Operators are looking for support for this operation (see Web page).

Update July 29, 2022: Press Release 2 
Preparations are proceeding on schedule for a September 9 on-the-air date. I'm pleased to announce my son Scott - KD5GEY will be joining me as an assisting operator. We hope to make our presence known with an all band, all mode effort, probably emphasizing CW and FT8. A 60 meter sub-license has been granted. Any help with DXpedition expenses would be appreciated. ZL7 - Chatham Island is #82 on the just released Clublog Most Wanted List.

Jeff, K5WE will be QRV as ZL7/K5WE from Kaingaroa, Chatham Islands, on September 9-21, 2022.
He will be on 160 - 10m, CW, SSB, FT8, FT4, RTTY.

QSL direct via K5WE, ClubLog OQRS and LOTW.