Welcome to the World Beauties Award! The WBA TEAM and the dx DA-RC group have established, starting from 2024, a permanent Award aimed at enhancing and promoting the greatest possible worldwide number of sites of historical, cultural and tourist interest on a beautiful 11 Meters Band.

13SD114 Matt: Germany’s New “Rising Star” Hunting World Beauties 🌍

If 2025 was the year of preparation, 2026 has officially marked the arrival of a new powerhouse in the radio hunting world: Matt, 13SD114. Operating from his station in Rendsburg, Germany, Matt is reshaping the leaderboards of the World Beauties Award (WBA) with a level of determination that has captured the attention of the entire DXing community. 🎙️🔥

🚀 The Incredible 2026 Acceleration

The most striking thing about Matt’s journey is his meteoric rise. While he was already known on the airwaves, the start of this year has seen an impressive shift in gear. He isn’t just a participant anymore; he is the “breakout star” of 2026, collecting references at a staggering pace. 📈🛰️

Checking his activity log on Sbota.org, the density of his recent contacts is immediately apparent:

  • High-Speed Rhythm: A sequence of contacts that proves a constant, almost daily presence on WBA frequencies.
  • 🏰 Targeted Goals: From historic castles to iconic natural landscapes, Matt doesn’t let a single one slip away.
  • 🇩🇪 Rendsburg Pride: Matt puts his German hometown on the global amateur radio map, confirming his status as one of the most active and precise hunters in Division 13.

🎯 Rock-Solid Style

Drawing inspiration from his vibrant personality, you can sense an operator who lives the radio hobby with a mix of pure energy and a “Rock ‘n’ Roll” spirit. Matt isn’t your typical quiet operator; his activity radiates enthusiasm and a constant drive to push his limits. This attitude reflects perfectly in how he handles pile-ups: decisive, fast, and always ready to seize the right moment to log a new “World Beauty.” 🎸⚡

🌟 A Bright Future for the WBA

Matt’s ascent represents exactly what the World Beauties Award thrives on: fresh energy, speed, and contagious passion. For activators, seeing the 13SD114 callsign pop up in the log has become a guarantee of a solid, high-quality contact.

With 2026 starting at this “full-throttle” speed, one can only wonder what milestones Matt will reach by the end of the year. One thing is certain: the hunt is on, and the hunter from Rendsburg is leading the pack! ✅🏆

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