[NEWS @ 1500z] by G7BXU / 9L1BXU] –
Had power today when I got up at 5am (local) so went on to 20m had a good run into JA. Still have lots of QRM at 59+ on 40m and 80m so can’t use those bands. It’s my daughter’s birthday so we are having a get together with the family; no radio until when the power comes back on – maybe this evening will try 20 and 30m.
[FEBRUARY 12] –
In Freetown – lots of QRM at the QTH on all bands. Frequent blackouts so when we have power, and if I’m at home, will try get on air. Only just got internet – was having trouble with FT8 synch but seems to be working now. I am here until February 21st.
[FEBRUARY 10] –
After a few years of inactivity, Steve G7BXU has returned to Freetown, Sierra Leone and is QRV when time permits as 9L1BXU. So far activity has been on 17m FT8. He mentions via QRZ.com:
I am off to Sierra Leone in February ’25 and hope to be on the air holiday-style with ICOM IC-7300 (100 watts) and a G5RV antenna.
QSL via H/c.
