http://www.dxpedition.be/Benin.html 26 JANUARY 2014 – 5 FEBRUARY 2014 40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meter band CW – SSB – RTTY News: Plans :Arrive in the evening in Lomé,Togo, sat 25 feb.One night sleep in Abodagfro (Togo), one hour driving from Lomé.Sunday 26 january travel (2 hours) by taxi to Grand Popo (Benin), and set …
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