Petr OK1BOA, Petr OK1FCJ, Palo OK1CRM, Pavel OK1GK, Ruda OK2ZA, Ludek OK2ZC, Karel OK2ZI and David OK6DJ are planning an expedition S9 OK to the African Sao Tome in the first half of October 2021. Operation should be SSB, CW, RTTY , FT8 with devices Elecraft K3 3x, Kenwood TS480HX 3x, SunSDR2DX and five final stages JUMA PA1000 5x. The antenna park should consist of 6 m 4 el. yagi, on 10-15-20 inclusive WARC 3 times spiderbeam, 17/12m 2 el. YAGI, 2x 30m phased verticals, 2x40 m phased verticals, 80 m vertical + 10 radials, 160 vertical +10 radials. Receiving antennas 3x Beverage + RX vertical.
QSL Via OK6DJ , OQRS , LoTW. OK6DJ QRZ address: David Beran, Dolni Kamenice 55, Holysov 34562, Czech Republic.
You can find out about the expedition via https://www.cdxp.cz/ or on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472348776313779/ You can also help the expedition by sending a contribution via PayPal or bank transfer.
Sao Tome
Sao Tome is a small island state in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Africa, consisting of two main islands - Sao Tome and Principe. It is part of an island archipelago of volcanic origin, which gives it a rich and rugged landscape with hills, forests and volcanic peaks. The capital, Sao Tome, lies in the north of the island and is a center of culture, commerce and history. The island has a tropical climate, which allows for lush vegetation and the cultivation of cocoa, bananas and coffee. Sao Tome is known for its biodiversity - mangrove forests, coral reefs and unique species of birds and plants are its natural wealth. Tourists come here for the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful beaches, diving and ecotourism. The island combines Portuguese colonial history with African culture, creating a unique and authentic atmosphere.