Update June 4, 2023: The 14,200 QSO have been uploaded to LoTW.

Update May 21, 2023: He must leave Niger before than expected, on June 1st.

Update May 5, 2023: Paolo, IK5SRF informs that Giorgio 5UA99WS solved a problem with his PC and now is also active on FT8. Signals are good on 15/17/20 to and from EU. Paolo also says please be patient and whenever he calls OUTSIDE EU be polite and LISTEN…path for Europeans is quite easy…not for NA and AS/OC.

He has some electrical blackouts on and off in Niamey. It could be possible that sometimes he will work with IK5SRF as NET CONTROL to minimize power consumption. Note, he can’t reply to emails request for log info or skeds. Please send all inquiries to IK5SRF (email correct on QRZ.com). 

Update May 4, 2023: Giorgio started the activity yesterday.

Giorgio, IU5HWS, will be QRV again on 40 - 10m  (SSB and FT8) as 5UA99WS from Niger, from May 1 to June 15, 2023.

QSL via EA5GL.