7P8WR Lesotho 2026

the MDXC operator team announced a new expedition to Lesotho 7P8WR, ktorá sa uskutoční v termíne FROM April 23 to May 1, 2026.

Lesotho - the mountainous heart of Africa

Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, IS a fascinating landlocked country that has earned the nickname 'Kingdom IN the Clouds'. it IS unique IN the world – it IS one of the three states IN the world that are completely surrounded WOULD the territory of only one Other state (the Republic of South Africa). Lesotho holds an exceptional geographical advantage: it IS the only independent country IN the world whose entire territory lies at an altitude above 1000 meters. the lowest point of the country IS located at an altitude of 1400 meters, which makes it the highest 'lowest point' HE our planet.

Väčšinu krajiny tvoria majestátne hory a náhorné plošiny Dračích vrchov (Drakensberg), ktoré ponúkajú dychberúce scenérie, ale aj drsné klimatické podmienky. for rádioamatérov je táto vysokohorská poloha mimoriadne atraktíVNA , pretože čistý vzduch a vysoká nadmorská výška poskytujú prirodzenú výhodu pri šírení signálu na krátkych vlnách s minimálnym lokálnym rušením. Miestni obyvatelia, hrdí Basothovia, sú známi svojou pohostinnosťou a tradičnými vlnenými dekami, ktoré sú v tomto vysokohorskom prostredí nevyhnutnosťou, keďže Lesotho je jedným z mála miest v Afrike, kde je sneh počas zimy bežným javom.

Operation AND technical equipment

the expedition will focus HE sq bands using SSB modes, FT8 a FT4 . CW fashion IS not mentioned. IN ORDER to ensure a strong AND stable signal even IN difficult conditions, the team will bring the following setup with them:

Transceivers AND amplifiers

3x Icom IC-7300 * 1x Icom IC-706MKIIG (backup)

Power amplifier: Acom 600

Antenna system

1x 5-BAND spiderbeam (10-12-15-17-20 m)

1x 3-element Skyper for the 10 m BAND

loop antennas for 20-10 m AND 40-15 m

Vertical for BAND 40 m

Bandplan 7P8WR

Connection confirmation AND QSL tickets 7P8WR

the manager of the expedition IS Diego Berardi, IZ0EWJ. the team emphasizes modern AND fast confirmation methods, while the classic paper QSL ticket remains a matter of course for those interested.

Online databázy: Všetky spojenia (QSO ) will be uploaded to the systems LoTW , ClubLog a QRZ .COM.

Electronic confirmations: Please note that the team does not use the e-QSL system.

Paper QSL ticket: You can Request to be sent through the system OQRS. the ticket fee IS sent via PayPal AS a donation.

Direct QSL Fees (via OQRS)

€ 3 – Europe

€ 4 – Rest of the world (except selected areas)

€ 5 – Australia (UK), New Zealand (ZL) AND the Pacific region

Direct address

Diego Berardi – Via Perilli, 7/b – 03026 POFI (FR) – Italy