9L5A Sierra Leone
Members of Radio Club de Provins F6KOP started on bands like 9L5A from Sierra Leone. He makes up the whole team 15 operators led by Patrick F2DX. The operation will last until December 8 2024. Equipment, which they brought with them is impressive:
6x TS-590SG
4x ACOM 1010 (one as a backup)
3x ACOM 500S
1x satellite station for QO-100
1x pentaplexer for bands 10, 15, 20m
3x high-performance bandpass filter for bands 10, 15, 20m
20x low-power bandpass filter
6x notebook s Windows: Win-test pre CW/SSB, MSHV pre FT8 a N1MM for RTTY
3x 4G router
Diesel generator 10,5 kVA
500m of coaxial cable
Hexbeam on 5 band
Hexbeam on 5 bands with a triplexer on 20, 15, 10m
VDA antennas: 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m a 10m
Vertical antennas (quarter wavelength): 30m, 40m, 60m a 80m
160m (with capacitive hat)
6m DX Beam so 6 elements
Satellite antennas for QO-100
Receiving antennas for low bands
Bandplán 9L5A
| Zone | CW | SSB | RTTY | FT8 |
| 6 | 50095 | 50115 | 50313/50323 | |
| 10 | 28015 | 28440 | 28100 | 28095 |
| 12 | 24891 | 24965 | 24918 | 24920 |
| 15 | 21019 | 21255 | 21085 | 21080 |
| 17 | 18071 | 18152 | 18102 | 18100 |
| 20 | 14015 | 14240 | 14088 | 14090 |
| 30 | 10110 | 10144 | 10133 | |
| 40 | 7012 | 7120/7075 | 7044 | 7071 |
| 60 | 5351.5 | 5357 | ||
| <80 | 3520 | 3785 | 3585 | 3567 |
| 160 | 1823.5 | 1843 | ||
| QO-100 | 10489.900 |
They work exclusively in SPLIT mode! Before making a call, pay attention to the SPLIT MODE setting on your TCVR and listen to the operator's instructions.
CW: that 1-5 kHz
SSB: that 5-15 kHz
RTTY: that 3-10 kHz
FT8: We use the MSHV program for FT8 (2 to 6 slots) on announced frequencies. Like a DXpedition (fox) we do not use F/H mode. All callers can contact us in normal mode (with locator or report) and stay on your frequency, even if we answer. Please, do not call us on our broadcast frequencies! The connection will be entered in our log after sending RR73 or 73.
9L5A QSL information
We don't need your QSL card, so please use first OQRS on Club Log for direct and bureau requests for 9L5A. If you don't want to use OQRS, you can either send us a QSL card directly, or through the bureau.
Donors
All donors via Club Log with a minimum contribution 7 USD/EUR will be listed on our sponsors page and can request their direct QSL card through OQRS for free.
OQRS (Online QSL Request System)
OQRS will be opened shortly after the end of the DXpedition (after fixing the logo). The price for a direct QSL is 4 USD/EUR with no limit on the number of QSOs. You will help us save office costs, if you use OQRS for bureau, as this service will be free for you.
Direct QSL ticket
We do not accept IRC coupons. Please, send cash only (USD or EUR) without coins.
When requesting a paper card by letter, Please, attach 3 USD or EUR and a marked return envelope (SAE).
Your request for a direct QSL card (no limit on the number of QSOs) send to the address of our QSL manager:
Christian BERNARD, F5GSJ
19, Avenue Hoche
77330 OZOIR LA FERRIERE
FRANCE
QSL via Buro
Send your card through our QSL manager: F5GSJ
LoTW (Logbook of The World)
The LoTW log will be uploaded and free to all shortly after the DXpedition (after fixing the logo).
QSL processing details
– QSL cards will be printed to 6 weeks after our return.
– Don't forget to fix the errors in the log after the DXpedition at **9l5a.dxp@gmail.com**
– OQRS-Direct and direct requests will be processed first.
– Requests for corrections of incorrectly entered call signs will be processed subsequently.
– Buro and OQRS-Buro requirements will be handled at the end.
– QSL requests with insufficient return postage will be processed through the bureau.
– We do not use eQSL service.
You can find the online log at https://clublog.org/charts/?c=9l5a
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is a country located on the west coast of Africa, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and natural resources. The capital, Freetown, has historical significance as a haven for freed slaves. The country has a diverse landscape from tropical forests to mountains and savannas.
However, Sierra Leone is also known for its difficult history, including civil war (1991–2002), which left deep traces. Today, it strives for economic recovery and stability. Major industries include diamond mining, agriculture and fishing.
Nature and national parks, I'm Tiwai Island, they attract tourists, who want to get to know the unique biodiversity. Local residents, known for their hospitality, they speak mostly English and Krio. Sierra Leone symbolizes hope for a better future through education and development.
