Update May 2, 2026: Look for C5B [425DXN 1823] to be active from the Bijol Islands (AF-060) on 3 May, from 09:30 UTC to 14:00 UTC.  Plans are to be on the RS44 satellite and on the HF bands, possibly focusing on 17 metres.  [TNX The Daily DX]

Arnaud/F4AGG and Luc/F5RAV will be QRV as C5C/C5D from The Gambia, and from Bijolo Island (IOTA AF-060) as C5B, from April 25 to May 8, 2026. The activation of each callsign will be as follows:

C5B -- From Bijolo Island (IOTA AF-060); Rs44 satellites, probable 2 passes for EU and SA)
C5C -- The Gambia (SSB and CW)
C5D -- The Gambia (RTTY, PSK and FT8)

Contacts will be confirmed via LoTW, or directly via F5RAV for C5B and C5C.

C5D, only confirmations via LoTW.

Note: For satellite operations from Bijolo Island, please stay tuned as there are no set dates. More operators may be added.