>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 30DA/CH008 – Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra by 30DA010 Sergio & 30DA202 Javi / 4 PTS (H)/7 PTS (A) / DATE: 18 april 2026 start @ 09.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp SIBA news / PROVINCE 46 ( Valencia )/ Municipality 4623 ( Sueca )
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📡 Final Activation Report: WBA 30DA/CH008
Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra – Sueca, Valencia 🇪🇸
The activation on April 18, 2026, will be etched into the history of the World Beauties Award (WBA), not just for the radio contacts made, but for the intense human and logistical experience shared by the team led by Sergio 30DA010.
🍖 The Start and the Logistical Twist
The day began in true fellowship with a traditional breakfast of grilled meats—barbecue style—essential for recharging batteries before ascending the Muntanyeta dels Sants. Once the field station was set up, however, the team faced an unexpected “off-program” event: a meeting with the parish priest of the hermitage.
The site, located within a Natural Park, requires specific permits, and a wedding scheduled for the afternoon forced the team to manage their time strictly. However, Sergio’s courtesy turned a potential problem into an opportunity: the priest granted access to the interior of the Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra, allowing the team to document the martyrs’ altar—protectors of the harvests—with extraordinary photos. 📸⛪
🎙️ Radio Chronicles and DX Highlights
Despite the challenges, propagation offered moments of great satisfaction. Sergio coordinated the operations, involving colleagues Javi (30DA202) and Pepe, encouraging them to overcome their microphone shyness.
- Far East DX: The most thrilling contact was undoubtedly with Lars (242) from Vietnam, an incredible distance that confirmed the effectiveness of the location. 🌏
- European Surprise: An unexpected signal from Division 16 (Sugar Delta) enriched the log, alongside excellent signals from Division 43 and 91.
- The “Special” Contact: Álvaro (30AT107) from Zaragoza, who, despite being 360 km away and received with a 5-1 signal, managed to complete the QSO with perfect modulation. 📻
- Local Solidarity: The powerful signal from David (30DA112), just 20 km away, brought the warmth of the local community to the airwaves.
📊 Log Analysis (Statistical Data)
An analysis of the activation log highlights a fast-paced but extremely effective operation:
- Traffic Volume: Approximately 55 confirmed contacts in the log.
- Geographical Coverage: 16 countries contacted. 🚩
- Almost a Record: Sergio came agonizingly close to a “Grand Slam” of continents, missing Central America by just one contact to secure all 6 continents in a single session.
- Efficiency: Despite the need to dismantle by 4:00 PM to avoid interfering with religious celebrations and to comply with SEPRONA environmental regulations, the average contacts per hour remained excellent.
🔚 Conclusions
This activation was a lesson in Ethical Radio Operating: respect for historical heritage, observance of environmental rules, and team spirit. Sergio 30DA010 and his team proved that a passion for radio can coexist with the protection of the world’s most beautiful sites, carrying the name of the Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra into the homes of operators thousands of miles away.
The team is already working on next week’s plan, aiming to activate the port of Sollana—this time with all the necessary permits in hand! 📜✅
73 de Sergio 30DA010 & Team! 💎✨📡
📡 Reference: 30DA/CH008 — Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra
We are thrilled to announce a prestigious new activation for the World Beauties Award (WBA)! On April 18, 2026, our dedicated operators Sergio 30DA01 and 30DA202 Javi and his Friend Pepe will travel to the heart of the Valencian community to bring the voice of history to the airwaves.
📍 Event Details
- Station Operators: Sergio 30DA010 & 30DA202 Javi🎙️
- Location: Muntanyeta dels Sants, Sueca (Valencia), Spain 🇪🇸
- Activation Date: April 18, 2026 🗓️
- Start Time: 09:00 UTC 🕘
- WBA Reference: 30DA/CH008 🏆
- Live Log: 💻 [Check Real-Time Contacts Here]
🌾 A Station Between Sky and Rice Fields
Sergio will set up a field station in the immediate vicinity of the legendary Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra. This isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a tribute to a site that has watched over the Spanish landscape since the 14th century.
Rising from the “Muntanyeta dels Sants,” the Hermitage stands as a lonely sentinel amidst the vast, emerald-green rice paddies of the Albufera Natural Park. Our antennas will stretch toward the sky from the only elevated point in this flat, watery horizon, bridging the gap between ancient tradition and modern radio communication.
⛪ The Soul of the Site: History & Protection
By activating this specific reference, the WBA honors the rich heritage of the Saints Abdon and Sennen. Known as the “Saints of the Stone,” they have been the celestial guardians of farmers for centuries, protecting the precious harvests from the “stone” (hail).
Why this activation is unique:
- Symbolic Connection: Just as the Hermitage served as a beacon for the community, our signal will radiate from this historic “island” in a sea of rice. 🛰️
- Cultural Fusion: We are operating from a site that houses the Rice Museum, celebrating the very essence of Valencian life and labor. 🍚
- Breathtaking Scenery: The 360-degree views from the site provide a mystical backdrop for every QSO, connecting operators worldwide to the spirit of the Albufera. 🌅
📢 Call to All Hunters!
Don’t miss the chance to log this extraordinary site. Whether you are a history buff or a WBA award hunter, the 30DA/CH008 activation represents the perfect synergy between nature, faith, and radio technology.
Sergio 30DA010 and 30DA202 Javi will be waiting for you on the bands! Let’s make the “Saints of the Stone” echo across the globe. 🌍📡
73 and good DX to everyone! 💎✨
Are you in the Log? Click below.
| LOG |
| 14AT824 Philippe 14EK11 Jack 91AT124 Yogi 14AT143 Fabrice 14DA20 Pascal 1AT114 Mauro 14RA41 Chris 14AT114 Allan 1RC118 Vittorio 165AT448 Franco 1SR13 Andrea 14AT23 Jean Marc 1AT771 Marco 91AT777 Hakiem 13DA285 Tommy 14GT44 Pierrot 13SD114 Matt 13AT715 Pete 30D5 Juan 1GIR198 Diego 56SD106 Ville 1AT127 Luciano 1AT227 Livio 1DA6 Sergio 48AM377 Abdul 44KPI149 Nicky 1AT14 Vincenzo 91AT109 Agus 3LSB1 Alex 3PAT845 Moacir 242/153DA102 Lars 3AT303 Renato 3RC44 Alex 30AT107 Alvaro 43AT106 Michael 47DX54 Leif 91DK88 Usain 14AT145 Philippe 30AIR666 Carles 165DA101 Alessandro 44WM1 André 91EK158 Indarto 14AT16 Bruno 30DA112 David 3DA1 Tulio 4DA166 Nuria 31AT183 Nuno 43WA121 Bob 1EK156 Mauro 3DA109 Cezar 3AT140 Marcos 16AT128 Stéphane 14VD469 Yannick 91EK168 Maselino 14DA26 Nicholas ——————————— 14AT824 14EK011 91AT124 14AT143 14DA020 1AT114 14RA041 14AT114 1RC118 165AT448 1SR013 14AT023 1AT771 91AT777 13DA285 14GT044 13SD114 13AT715 30D005 1GIR198 56SD106 1AT127 1AT227 1DA006 48AM377 44KPI149 1AT014 91AT109 3LSB001 3PAT845 242/153DA102 3AT303 3RC044 30AT107 43AT106 47DX054 91DK088 14AT145 30AIR666 165DA101 44WM001 91EK158 14AT016 30DA112 3DA001 4DA166 31AT183 43WA121 1EK156 3DA109 3AT140 16AT128 14VD469 91EK168 14DA026 |
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