9X5KM — activity from Rwanda

  • Status: Upcoming
  • Callsign: 9X5KM
  • Start date: 2026-10-31
  • End date: 2026-11-11
  • Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10 м
  • Modes: CW, SSB, FT8

Al, F8FUA, will once again be on the air from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. He plans to operate as 9X5KM from 31 October to 11 November 2026.

Bands and modes

This is a holiday-style operation on HF, using CW, SSB and digital modes. Al intends to focus on the low bands, although activity there will depend on the local situation.

Equipment

An Elecraft K3 transceiver with a Hexbeam, dipoles and verticals.

QSL

  • LoTW;
  • direct via F8FUA — 3 USD ("green stamps") plus SAE;
  • via the bureau to F8FUA — free of charge.

The log will be uploaded to Club Log if internet access is available in Kigali.

Sources