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KM4SII

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Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« on: March 09, 2023, 10:12:57 PM »

This evening I was one of the lucky few NA stations that were able to work 5A1AL in the few minutes he was on 60m FT8 (yes, yes I know... the dreaded mode). I knew that Libya was pretty rare, but until I started digging around on ClubLog, I was unaware of just how rare Libya seems to be in North America these days.

According to ClubLog, only 207 QSOs were made between Libya and North America last year (15 to the West Coast). In 2021, an even fewer 68 NA QSOs were made (zero West Coast). In 2020, that number was a mere 45. As far back as ClubLog's charts go, it looks like the only significant activity occurred in 2006 when I was but a wee little nerdlett of 4 years old  ;D

I have an even greater appreciation for my 17m and 60m QSOs with 5A1AL now! But that got me thinking -- just how rare is a Libya-NA QSO on 60m specifically? And from what I can gather, it is extremely rare. Looking back through all spots for Libya on 60m returns no NA spots at all until tonight. It seems that most 60m activity occurred before the band was really open to NA. So, from what I can gather, I am likely one of a very few NA stations that have Libya in the log on 60m. Yes, I know that 60m does not count for much, but nonetheless, I find that to be very cool!

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Mason - KM4SII
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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2023, 11:16:29 PM »

I think 2006 was the 5A7A dxpedition.  I worked them on 80 meters right at the end of their DXpedition. one of the rarer entities I have worked on 80.

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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2023, 12:02:09 AM »

This evening I was one of the lucky few NA stations that were able to work 5A1AL in the few minutes he was on 60m FT8 (yes, yes I know... the dreaded mode). I knew that Libya was pretty rare, but until I started digging around on ClubLog, I was unaware of just how rare Libya seems to be in North America these days.

According to ClubLog, only 207 QSOs were made between Libya and North America last year (15 to the West Coast). In 2021, an even fewer 68 NA QSOs were made (zero West Coast). In 2020, that number was a mere 45. As far back as ClubLog's charts go, it looks like the only significant activity occurred in 2006 when I was but a wee little nerdlett of 4 years old  ;D

I have an even greater appreciation for my 17m and 60m QSOs with 5A1AL now! But that got me thinking -- just how rare is a Libya-NA QSO on 60m specifically? And from what I can gather, it is extremely rare. Looking back through all spots for Libya on 60m returns no NA spots at all until tonight. It seems that most 60m activity occurred before the band was really open to NA. So, from what I can gather, I am likely one of a very few NA stations that have Libya in the log on 60m. Yes, I know that 60m does not count for much, but nonetheless, I find that to be very cool!

73
Mason - KM4SII



Mason… good luck getting a QSL confirmation from him.   The guy wants a rather hefty fee on ClubLog OQRS for a QSL confirmation.   Well, I paid up in early January and guess what,  I didn’t receive a thing from him.  I have sent him multiple emails on his listed ClubLog and QRZ address, all with no response.  Just another scumbag that has figured out how to make extra cash from unsuspecting hams.  Don’t send him a dime.

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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2023, 12:38:16 AM »

I have all my QSO's with 5A1AL confirmed with QSL cards.  My latest request that has since been confirmed was this last November.

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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2023, 02:48:42 AM »

I've not bagged Libya yet, but not for lack of trying.

I did, however, bag an aeronautical mobile on it's way to support the Arab Spring when the uprisings hit Libya.

As he was still over US land (barely), it didn't count for Libya.

Methinks hamming isn't a big priority with Libyans or their government right now.....

--Shane
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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2023, 04:48:15 AM »

I worked Abubaker in the 90s on several bands. If my memory is correct, it took registered mail for him to receive your QSL, and that's expensive. But all requests were answered. I believe he moved to Germany and stayed there for a while. Looks like he's back in Libya now.

I think 2006 was the 5A7A dxpedition.  I worked them on 80 meters right at the end of their DXpedition. one of the rarer entities I have worked on 80.

Yep, 2006 was the big one, that was one heck of a DXpedition by a German team. Here's some interesting videos on YouTube about it...
DXpedition 5A7A
5A7A - Libya DX-Pedition November 2006

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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2023, 06:55:32 AM »

Well, I paid up in early January and guess what,  I didn’t receive a thing from him.  I have sent him multiple emails on his listed ClubLog and QRZ address, all with no response. 

I would not give up hope yet  :D.  Here is my Abubaker tale.

I worked 5A1AL (30M FT8) in September 2018. I used ClubLog / PayPal to request a QSL confirmation. Nothing heard for months. Numerous follow-up emails over the ensuing months. Nothing heard.

Then out of the blue over a year later - October 2019 - I received a LoTW upload for 5A1AL.  And then, a couple of weeks later, a nice QSL card in my mailbox.

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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2023, 07:38:01 AM »

I never got the LOTW upload but I did get a paper card back in 2018 for my one and only 30 meter RTTY contact from him. Had to pay of course.
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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2023, 06:46:28 AM »

Nice catch on 60m, I'm very jealous  ;D

I last worked Abubaker in late November as V31CQ. I made a OQRS request in December and received a card in February.

From what I've heard, he only QSLs when he's in Germany. Years ago you could send a registered letter to him in Libya, but that's no longer an option.
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Re: Neat QSO - Libya on 60m
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2023, 08:17:53 AM »

I worked Libya from 12 to 160 with the 5A7A operation, but managed to catch Abubaker a couple of years later on 10m CW. I sent for a card with a few dollars and got both a card and LoTW reply within three months.
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