>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 30DA/P008 – Old Island of Montehano POTA by 30DA021 Andoni)/ 4 PTS (H)/5 PTS (A) / DATE: 10 april 2026 start @ 15.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA DA-RC News / PROVINCE 39 ( Cantabria )/ Municipality 39027 ( Escalante )
ANT: DELTA LOOP 1 EL. / PW 100W – PTS(A):2POTA+2FIELD+1N.ONE=5
📻 A Special Return: WBA Activation at the Old Island of Montehano
Today, our friend Andoni treated us to an activation filled with meaning and amateur radio passion. The chosen destination was the evocative Old Island of Montehano, a breathtaking location that serves as a privileged observation point for wildlife, especially birdlife. 🦆✨
Immersed in the silence of nature, interrupted only by the calls of birds, Andoni set up his field station focusing on simplicity and efficiency: a single-element Delta Loop. This technical choice proved to be a winner, allowing him to make the most of today’s generous propagation openings. 📡🌤️
But the most emotional aspect was related to the passing of time: Andoni had not activated this location for 30 years. The last time was back in 1996, when he operated under the historic Sugar Delta group label. A circle that closes after three decades, bridging the glorious past of radio with the enthusiasm of the present. 🔄🔙
📊 Activation Log Analysis
The activity was intense and rewarding, with a total of 61 contacts (QSOs) brought home. Here are the highlights from the data analysis:
- Global Coverage: Despite the field setup, signals traveled incredible distances, reaching Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
- Focus on Canary Islands (Div. 34): A massive presence from the Canary Islands with 11 contacts, including operators such as 34DA101 (Berto), 34RC24 (Cristo), and 34AT192 (Nando), with signals peaking at 5/7 and 5/9.
- Top Countries: Great participation from France (Division 14) with 21 stations connected and, of course, from Spain (Division 30) with 13 contacts.
- Overseas DX: Beautiful long-distance connections with Brazil (3AT303 and 3DA10) and Panama (24EK11), demonstrating the excellent performance of the Delta Loop.
- Peak Hours: Activity was concentrated between 12:37 and 16:30, taking full advantage of the afternoon propagation peak.
🏁 Conclusion
This activation was not just a technical test, but a true tribute to the beauty of our hobby and the places that host us. Returning to Montehano after thirty years proves that the passion for radio never grows old, just like the spirit of true operators. Congratulations to Andoni for the great work and for the splendid haul of DX contacts! 🏆🌍
🦅📸📻🌊✨
🏰 Upcoming WBA World Beauties Award Activation 🏰
We are proud to announce another breathtaking radio event! On April 10th, operator 30DA021 Andoni will take his portable station to the summit of the legendary Montehano Island (Cantabria). Operating under the World Beauties Award (WBA), this activation promises to bridge the gap between modern radio waves and centuries of imperial history.
📡 Activation Details
- Callsign: 30DA021 Andoni
- Reference: 30DA/P008
- Location: Montehano Island (Escalante, Cantabria)
- Date: April 10th
- Live Log: 🔗 Click here to follow the Live Log
🏝️ The “Island” of Emperors and Monks
Montehano Island is a place where nature and legend collide. This iconic limestone “green pyramid” rises 186 meters directly from the Santoña Marshes. While now connected to the mainland, it transforms back into an island with the rising tides, standing as a silent sentinel over the Cantabrian coast.
📜 Broadcasting from a Layered History
This activation is a tribute to a site steeped in mystery and power. By setting up a field station here, we are interacting with layers of human history:
- Imperial Legacy: At the base of the mountain lies the Convent of San Sebastián, the final resting place of Barbara Blomberg, mother of the legendary Don John of Austria.
- Medieval Strength: Our signals will radiate from near the ruins of the 14th-century Castillo de Montehano, once a fortress guarding the bay.
- Modern Echoes: The slopes still bear the scars of the Spanish Civil War, with trenches and bunkers carved into the rock, serving as a reminder of the mountain’s eternal strategic importance.
🦅 A Natural Watchtower
As Andoni deploys his antenna, he will be surrounded by the lush holm oak forests of the Natural Park. From this vantage point, the radio waves have a clear path across the Bay of Santoña and out to the Atlantic. It is a location that perfectly embodies the spirit of the World Beauties Award: a mix of architectural heritage, historical depth, and raw natural beauty.
📻 Join the Adventure!
Will you be the one to bridge the distance to this historic “Island”? Whether you are a chaser or a casual listener, don’t miss the chance to log this unique reference. The combination of salt air, monastic silence, and military history makes 30DA/P008 a must-have contact!
Stay updated with the real-time log here: 👉 WBA Live Log – 30DA/P008 📡✨
73 to all, see you on the air from the heights of Montehano! 🇪🇸🙏🏽
Are you in the Log? Click below.
| LOG |
| 30WP2 Sergio 30DA10 Sergio 34AT192 Nando 34DA101 Berto 34AT116 Belen 13SD114 Matt 34RC24 Cristo 14AR46 Jérôme 14AT824 Philippe 14AT75 Georgette 68AT121 Robert 14AT259 Allan 161DA135 Sylvester 14DA20 Pascal 14DX19 Chris 14DA496 Marino 14AT224 David 14RA41 Chris 13DA285 Tommy 14AT145 Philippe 13AT715 Pete 14AT143 Fabrice 14AT292 Bernard 3AT303 Renato 1DA6 Sergio 1TW25 Claudio 1AT127 Luciano 30DR1 David 14AT371 Michel 14DA64 Bruno 1AT14 Vincenzo 1RC118 Vittorio 14DA26 Nicholas 30DA112 David 1AT682 Giuliano 34VAG379 Victor 34DA10 Saul 14AT661 Gérard 34ASM78 Ayoze 30DA27 Jose Maria 24EK11 Gregorio 14DA21 Phil 165AT448 Franco 44WM1 André 30RC571 Maico 30AT252 Pepe 30AT198 Moisés 30AN42 30SH8 Lorenzo 3DA10 Marcio 14CI177 Olivier 14GT44 Pierrot 1AT227 Livio 30DA12 Bernardo 34DA183 Juan Carlos 14LE928 Bruno 13AT13 Steve 14EK114 Jean Claude 31PAT218 Miguel 56TR277 Timo 14EK154 Daniel ——————————— 30WP002 30DA010 34AT192 34DA101 34AT116 13SD114 34RC024 14AR046 14AT824 14AT075 68AT121 14AT259 161DA135 14DA020 14DX019 14DA496 14AT224 14RA041 13DA285 14AT145 13AT715 14AT143 14AT292 3AT303 1DA006 1TW025 1AT127 30DR001 14AT371 14DA064 1AT014 1RC118 14DA026 30DA112 1AT682 34VAG379 34DA010 14AT661 34ASM078 30DA027 24EK011 14DA021 165AT448 44WM001 30RC571 30AT252 30AT198 30AN042 30SH008 3DA010 14CI177 14GT044 1AT227 30DA012 34DA183 14LE928 13AT013 14EK114 31PAT218 56TR277 14EK154 |
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