>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 30DA/CT005 – Castle of Corbera COTA by 30DA010 Sergio / 4 PTS (H)/6 PTS (A). / DATE: 11 april 2026 start @ 09.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp SIBA news / PROVINCE 46 ( Valencia )/ Municipality 46098 ( Corbera )
ANT: SKYPPER 3 EL. / PW 100W – PTS(A):2COTA+2FIELD+1N.ONE+1CONTINENTS=6
Here is the English translation of the activation report for the Castle of Corbera:
🏰 WBA 30DA/CT005 Activation Report – Corbera Castle
Operators: 30DA010 Sergio, 30DA202 Javi & Pepe
Location: Castillo de Corbera (Valencia, Spain)
Challenge: Extreme Hiking & Endurance Radio
🥾 The Ascent: Sweat and Determination
The day began calmly with a group breakfast at nine, but the real test of strength started immediately after. Although Corbera Castle stands only 100 meters above our base, the path to reach it is a winding 400-meter trail consisting of endless switchbacks and steep inclines.
We had to make two trips loaded with all the equipment. For me, being a bit out of shape, it was quite an ordeal; I reached the top literally drenched in sweat. Once there, we faced a small setback: the access gate to the tower was locked. We had intended to set up about 20 meters higher, but we had to settle for our current position.
🚁 Radio under “Escort” and WWFF Diplomacy
As soon as we started the radio activation, a drone (likely belonging to a curious neighbor) began hovering around us, filming us for almost the entire time—we were officially the stars of the fortress!
Throughout the eight hours on the summit, we drew the curiosity of many families and children out trekking. It was a point of pride to explain the WWFF (World Wide Flora and Fauna) project to them and share how, from that very spot, we were talking to Vietnam. The locals were thrilled by the idea that their town, Corbera, was becoming famous around the world thanks to our antennas.
📡 Log Analysis: An 8-Hour Marathon
The radio activity was a true test of patience. Contacts came in a “drip feed,” one by one, requiring significant physical and mental endurance.
- Duration: From 09:16 UTC to 17:20 UTC (over 8 hours of continuous operation).
- Extreme Weather: We went from the scorching midday sun, without a single tree for shelter, to a sudden, biting cold as soon as the sun dipped below the horizon.
Log Highlights (30DA010):
| Parameter | Detail |
| Total QSOs | 21 contacts (a slow but very selective session) |
| Top DX (Asia) | 242/153DA102 Lars (Vietnam) – the most exciting moment! |
| Top DX (Oceania) | 91AT777 Hakiem (Indonesia) |
| Coverage | Spain, Italy, Finland, Poland, Vietnam, Indonesia, and South America |
| Difficulty | Many 3/1 or 5/1 reports: signals at the limit that tested the team’s ears |
📉 The Descent: The Final Obstacle
If the ascent was hard, the descent was perhaps even worse. The path is incredibly steep and covered in gravel and loose stones; we slipped several times. Fortunately, we reached the cars safe and sound, ready to unload everything and enjoy a well-deserved moment of rest.
🏁 Conclusion
To put it bluntly: this was probably the toughest challenge of my life as a radio amateur. Carrying the gear to the top of a castle, enduring eight hours between the heat and the cold, and managing every single QSO through that fatigue is the very essence of our passion. Corbera was “on air” today, and the satisfaction makes every drop of sweat worth it.
73’s de 30DA010 Sergio, 30DA202 Javi & Pepe! 🎙️🏰
🏰📻🇪🇸☀️🥶🧗♂️🛰️
🏰 WBA World Beauties Award: Upcoming Activation! 🏰
Reference: 30DA/CT005 – Castillo de la Corbera 🇪🇸
On April 11th, the millennial history of Spain will vibrate through the airwaves once again! Sergio 30DA010 and his friend Pepe will take us into the beating heart of the Castillo de la Corbera, in the province of Valencia, for an activation promising excitement and old-world charm.
🛡️ A Journey Through Time: From the Crescent to the Reconquista
This won’t be just a simple radio operation; it’s a bridge launched across the centuries. Sergio and Pepe will operate from a site that has witnessed the passage of entire civilizations:
Islamic Origins (11th Century): Established as a strategic sentinel for the Kingdom of Valencia.
The Reconquista (1248): Conquered by James I of Aragon, who turned it into a stronghold of Christian power.
Authentic Charm: A witness to the Revolt of the Brotherhoods, the castle today retains a wild and proud appearance—the perfect setting to represent the spirit of the WBA.
🏔️ The Thrill of the Keep: Sergio and Pepe at the Summit
The challenge is set: our operators will climb up to the celoquia, the highest and most noble part of the fortress, positioning themselves right atop the keep (mastio). Transmitting from this height is more than a technical choice; it is a profound interaction with the site itself:
Historical Symbiosis: Surrounded by ancient rammed-earth walls and masonry declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC), Sergio and Pepe’s radio signal will become the modern voice of this rocky giant.
Infinite Horizons: While the calls pour in, their eyes will sweep across the iconic Valencian rice fields all the way to the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.
📢 The Significance of the Event:
The WBA (World Beauties Award) celebrates beauty and memory. Seeing Sergio 30DA010 and Pepe activate the Corbera keep means honoring the ancient Valencian frontier, turning a hike into a global cultural event.
🔗 Useful Links & Live Info
https://sbota.org/wba-live-log-30-spain/
Stay tuned and follow Sergio and Pepe’s feat in real-time! Click below to ensure you don’t miss a single QSO:
📊 Follow the activation in real-time: [Live Log Link]
Listen for the signal from the Castle! 📡
WBA: Discovering History, One QSO at a Time. 🌍💎
https://www.corbera.es/es/pagina/castillo
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| LOG |
| 30DA112 David 242/153DA102 Lars 91AT777 Hakiem 56SD106 Ville 161DA135 Sylvester 34DA10 Saul 1AT14 Vincenzo 14DA20 Pascal 13SD114 Matt 43KN3 John 50KCB293 Andrew 13AT13 Steve 1AT127 Luciano 341DA/43DA1 Darren 3AT303 Renato 91AT124 Yogi 30AIR666 Carles 1TW25 Claudio 91AT149 Ari 14EK11 Jack 14GT44 Pierrot 91EK99 Nestor 14AT292 Bernard 1AT227 Livio 13DA285 Tommy 24EK11 Gregorio 153AT102 Fred 3AT140 Marcos 91EK127 Dani 3AT59 Valdecyr 91EK518 Agus 165AT131 Riccardo 173AT103 Bernard 3AT135 Paulo 3DA109 Cezar 1DA6 Sergio 34DA183 Juan Carlos 14AT259 Allan 34AT192 Nando 34AT116 Belen 34VAG379 Victor 34ASM78 Ayoze 34RC24 Cristo 13AT715 Pete 1RC118 Vittorio 1DA1 Gaetano 34RC213 Paco 165DA101 Alessandro 3KPI1 Fernando 14AT224 David 14SD120 Sébastien ——————————– 30DA112 242/153DA102 91AT777 56SD106 161DA135 34DA010 1AT014 14DA020 13SD114 43KN003 50KCB293 13AT013 1AT127 341/43DA001 3AT303 91AT124 30AIR666 1TW025 91AT149 14EK011 14GT044 91EK099 14AT292 1AT227 13DA285 24EK011 153AT102 3AT140 91EK127 3AT059 91EK518 165AT131 173AT103 3AT135 3DA109 1DA006 34DA183 14AT259 34AT192 34AT116 34VAG379 34ASM078 34RC024 13AT715 1RC118 1DA001 34RC213 165DA101 3KPI001 14AT224 14SD120 |
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