As you can see from the prop prediction,
Senegal is not technically tricky DX - like the nearby Burkina
Faso.
Once a French possession, unlike land-locked Burkina Faso,
Senegal is a thriving a country of some 20m on Africa’s west
coast with a rich French colonial heritage and many natural
attractions. Dakar, the capital, features the ancient Médina
district and esteemed Musée Théodore Monod, displaying African
art. Dakar is also known for its nightlife, centred on native
mbalax music. Saint-Louis, formerly the capital of French West
Africa, has an old town with colonial architecture.
My host, 6w1ql - Jul Dialo - checks his email even during a pileup, and my plea was
spotted. Hoorah!
A rare chance to see the core of Senegal radio
Amateurs gathered in one place...
Borrowed from an
IARU page, when PB2T visited Senegal and used the opportunity to meet with the Senegalese regulatory
and telecom authorities and the national amateur society.
ARAS kindly hosted a dinner. The
participants can be seen on the photo. (standing: 6W1QL, 6W1OO, 6W1OM, 6W7JX, 6W1GF, sitting: 6W1HM, 6W1FJ, PB2T, 6W1KI, 6W1PZ)...
Finesse triumphs over brute force and spaghetti
and vinho verde
So my grateful thanks
to Jul for sparing my tonsils further torment in the unequal task
against the usual gathering of the Death Stars. Listen beyond
our QSO at the start to enjoy another DX feeding frenzy.
It's nice to get called...
....
Good signal
The prop forecast for the time and frequency
was favourable.
