TL8ES – DXpedition to the Central African Republic

The TL8ES DXpedition to the Central African Republic (CAR) has recently been delayed due to a visa issue, but the operation is now officially underway with new dates: November 26 to December 9, 2024. This is a rare opportunity to log a contact with one of the least-activated countries in Africa, with Elvira (IV3FSG) leading the operation from Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.

Key Details

• Callsign: TL8ES
• Location: Bangui, Central African Republic (Locator: JJ94GI)
• Dates: November 26 to December 9, 2024
• Bands: 160-6m
• Modes: SSB, CW, FT8, FT4, and RTTY
• QSL: LoTW, IK2DUW

Elvira, an experienced operator, is no stranger to rare DXpeditions. She has previously operated from several countries, including 5X3R (Uganda), 5R8LH (Madagascar), 5U5K (Niger), ZD7Z (Saint Helena), 6W/IV3FSG (Senegal), and 9U5R (Burundi). Her dedication to providing rare and valuable contacts makes TL8ES an exciting opportunity for DXers around the world.

Operating Plan and Propagation

Elvira will be active on the 160-6m bands using multiple modes to maximize accessibility for a variety of operators. Given the Central African Republic's unique position in the heart of Africa, propagation conditions may vary across different bands, so operators will want to monitor frequently and check the logcheck and livestream to ensure they aren't duplicating QSOs. Elvira kindly requests that once you see your call in the log, please refrain from calling again to allow others a chance to make the contact.

• Check the TL8ES Log: [Logcheck Link]
• Live Stream: [Live Stream Link]

QRV Times and Frequencies

As the TL8ES team works from a relatively rare location, propagation could fluctuate, particularly on the low bands (160-80m) and higher frequencies (6m). Keep an eye on the DX spotting networks for frequent updates on their active frequencies and times.

Don’t Miss Out

For those seeking the Central African Republic for their DXCC or IOTA collection, TL8ES is a unique opportunity. Elvira's team is dedicated to ensuring that all operators have a chance to log the contact, so don’t hesitate to check the logs and get ready for some great DX action as TL8ES will be active until December 9th.

Best of luck, and happy DXing!