Got the buddipole today, and put it up on veranda, and tested the SWR it was 1:14 at best and 1:3 at the worst, I will be doing more fine tuning before the trip.

An LDG tuner arrived today, I will use this with a dipole I am going to build as a backup antenna for the trip.

I will test the radio and buddipole on Sunday to hear the NRRL QST.

The helicopter trip is booked, but needs to be paid for.

The Land Rover hire has been now fully paid, so we are committed as we won´t get a refund.

I spoke to the engineering depart in the Botswana telecoms authority and have come a step further in the process to allow me to use the radio in Botswana.

Was going to get the malarone today, but the aircondition stopped and I had to wait for the repairmann.  result = we need a new aircondition unit :-(

Still lots of things to fix and do....