Update June 15, 2026: Activity will be holiday style on 40-6 meters. Modes were not mentioned. Ger plans to take a side trip to Fogo Island (IOTA AF-005) to activate the grid locators HK75 and
HK74.

QSL via EC1A. Look for QSOs to be uploaded to ClubLog and LoTW.

From Ger, EC1A, via OPDX: After considering several holiday destinations this year—including Cyprus (5B), Portugal (CT), and Cape Verde (D4) — I finally decided on the latter.

After analyzing different accommodation options, I chose a penthouse in Praia, the capital of Santiago Island. The location offers excellent conditions for installing antennas, provided I have the owner’s approval.

With the destination confirmed, the next step was obtaining the license. After contacting the Cape Verde telecommunications regulator (ARME) and thanks to the invaluable help of my friend PierPaolo (D44PM), I was officially granted the callsign D44EC on May 15th.

The activity will take place between June 17th an 24th, will be from Praia (locator HK84), although if the opportunity arises during my stay, I will try to travel to Fogo Island to activate locators HK75 and HK74.

I hope propagation is good and that I can hear you all on the bands.

All the best.