TY , Benin, qrv HF and 50 MHz August 5th - 14th

A group of operators are planning to activate Grand Popo, Benin, between August 5-14th. They have the licenses in their hands and all the other permissions to enter and operate. Callsign will be TY1KS.
Operators mentioned are Salvador/EA3QS, Giorgio/IZ4AKS, Fabri/ IW3SQY, Francesco/IZ8GCE and Antonello/IT9YVO. Their DXpedition experiences are: 1A3A, 1A4A, 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 5R8KS, C31CT, E44M, HV5PUL, T70A, T70DXC, UK8AXA and others locations. Activity will be on all HF bands
and 6 meters, using 3 three Elecraft K3s, and two Elecraft KPA500 new solid state amplifier. Due to the high demand for this country, the focus will be on the lower bands and the Digital modes, but also SSB
and the higher band will be well worked especially during the TEP openings. QSL via IZ8IYX or by the OQRS (for direct/Bureau) and LoTW Their Web site is still under construction, but you can still preview
it at: http://www.dxcoffee.com/ty1ks The group is looking for sponsors for this DXpedition. Details for funding this operation are available on their Web page. SOURCE: Sixitalia Weekly Info Page; June 14 - 20
[tnx MMMonVHF Newsletter 2011-06-22]