5V7V Togo 5-17/2/2012

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Franco, I1FQH will be active from Kpalime Village , west central Togo as 5V7V from February 5 – 17, 2012. He will use a K3 and amplifier together with vertical antennas. Emphasis on low bands.
QSL route via LoTW – or Direct to I1FQH
Franco was active as 5V7DX last year.

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Pino, IZ8BGY informs he just heard from Franco I1FQH / 5V7V. It appears some equipment has been damaged on arrival due to severe turbulence affecting the aircraft. Franco is now seeing if he can repair anything with the limited means available in Togo.

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Better news and on air from Togo:
http://www.mdxc.org/5v7v/good-news-from-5v-land-soon-on-air/

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Franco mentions he will be active on 160m this evening (UTC time) for anyone who needs Togo on Top Band. No specific times were noted.