After considering several holiday destinations this year\u2014including Cyprus (5B), Portugal (CT), and Cape Verde (D4)\u2014I finally decided on the latter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/mark> on May 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope propagation is good and that I can hear you all on the bands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After considering several holiday destinations this year\u2014including Cyprus (5B), Portugal (CT), and Cape Verde (D4)\u2014I 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\u2019s approval. With the destination confirmed, the … <\/p>\n