>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 34DA/RIC50 – Rally Islas Canarias 50th Anniversary QRP dynamic Activation by 34DA183 Juan Carlos/ 0 PTS (H)/0 PTS (A) / DATE: 25-26 april 2026 start @ stay tuned UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA DA-RC News / PROVINCE 35 ( Las Palmas de Gran Canaria )/ Municipality 35016 ( Las Palmas de Gran Canaria )
ANT: Walkie-Talkie EL. / PW QRP
🏎️ WBA World Beauties Award: High-Octane Radio Activation! 🏎️
Reference: 34DA/RIC50 – Rally Islas Canarias 50th Anniversary 🇮🇨
Get ready for an activation that smells like burnt rubber and sea salt! As the world’s elite drivers push their machines to the limit on the “volcanic circuit” of Gran Canaria, the World Beauties Award (WBA) is hitting the road to celebrate a legendary milestone: the 50th Edition of the Rally Islas Canarias and its historic debut in the WRC calendar. 🏁
🎙️ The Experimental Challenge: Juan Carlos 34DA183
In the heart of this high-speed theater, our operator Juan Carlos 34DA183 is launching a daring mission. This isn’t your standard activation; we’re calling it Experimental & Bold.
Juan Carlos will be positioned right where the action happens—amidst the “Panza de Burro” mist and the roar of the hybrid engines. His weapon of choice? A simple Walkie-Talkie in QRP (low power). 📻
The Challenge: Juan Carlos wants to prove to the world that at this unique latitude, the 11-meter band is so vibrant and alive that even a handheld device can bridge the gap between the Atlantic volcanic peaks and your shack! It’s a testament to the incredible propagation of the Canary Islands.
⚠️ Note: This experimental activation will not count towards official WBA rankings, but it represents the pure spirit of radio: testing limits and defying expectations!
🌋 Radio Meets History: A Site Like No Other
This activation is deeply intertwined with the soul of Gran Canaria. Operating from the rugged terrain of the 34 Division, we are tapping into a site where:
- The Grip of the Land: Just as the cars find unmatched traction on the abrasive lava-stone asphalt, your signals will find a “grip” on the atmosphere unlike anywhere else. ⚡
- The Microclimate Battle: While Juan Carlos fights the changing winds and the legendary mountain fog, he brings you the raw essence of the rally—a place where nature and technology collide. 🌫️
- A Golden Legacy: By being there on April 25-26, we are honoring 50 years of racing heritage, connecting the adrenaline of the WRC with the global community of the 11-meter band. 🏆
📝 Fill the Log & Get your eQSL!
We call upon all DX hunters to accept the challenge! Hunting a QRP Walkie-Talkie signal from the middle of a World Rally event is the ultimate trophy for your ears. Let’s help Juan Carlos prove his point and overflow his logbook!
To immortalize your contact with this historic 50th edition, we will be providing exclusive eQSLs for all confirmed QSOs! 📧✨
- Dates: April 25th – 26th, 2026 📅
- Mode: 11m Band / QRP (Walkie-Talkie) 📶
- Target Reference: 34DA/RIC50 🎯
- Confirmation: eQSL 📩
- Live Log: Keep your eyes on the real-time updates! 💻 🖱️
WBA: Celebrating Beauty, Speed, and the Magic of Radio! 🌎✨ Good luck to all, and see you in the pile-up! 🎧🎙️🏁
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