The Slovak expedition to Gambia is already a QRV under the C52C mark. Rišo OMTW, Robo OM1KW, Roman OM2RA, Jožko OM5AW, Noro OM6NM, Dano OM1NW and Jan OM2XW will work from this African destination until until October 30 on all KV bands with an emphasis on the lower bands, especially 160m.
CQ WW SSB contestu sa zúčastnia pod značkou C50C. During the expedition, they would like to activate Bijol Island, AF-060.
The Gambia: A small African country that drives radio amateurs crazy!
Do you know what thousands of radio amateurs all over the world have in common? They all want to be connected to one small African country that is smaller than some European regions. The Gambia - a narrow strip of land around the Gambia River, surrounded on all sides by Senegal - is an absolute magnet for DX hunters.
Why Gambia? This former British colony with the prefix C5 belongs to the desirable CQ zone 35 and lies in an ideal geographical position. From the West African coast, signals spread excellently to Europe, America and Asia. When C5 appears on the bands, pileup is guaranteed!
Ham radio activity in The Gambia has its ups and downs. There are a minimum of local operators, so most of the activity is provided by foreign visitors. Every DX expedition to The Gambia generates massive interest - just look at ClubLog statistics. Thousands of operators are waiting to connect with this rare destination.
What makes The Gambia so special? In addition to good propagation conditions, it is also exotic. The capital Banjul, Atlantic beaches, colorful markets and friendly people create an unforgettable atmosphere. Many operators combine amateur radio activity with tourism - and believe me, there is much to discover in The Gambia.
For those planning an expedition, it is important to know that obtaining a license requires coordination with local authorities. Some operators have teamed up with local radio amateurs, which makes the process much easier.
If you are still missing C5 do DXCC, watch the DX cluster. And when it appears, don't hesitate - the competition is huge! The Gambia may not be the biggest country on the map, but it holds an irreplaceable place in the hearts of DX hunters.
73 and good DX from C5!