>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 30DA/CH009 – Ermita De Santa Anna by 30DA010 Sergio & 30DA202 Javi / 4 PTS (H)/6 PTS (A) / DATE: 02 may 2026 start @ 08.30 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp SIBA news / PROVINCE 46 ( Valencia )/ Municipality 46157 ( La Llosa de Ranes )
ANT: DELTA LOOP 1 EL. / PW 100W – PTS(A): 1Basic+1N.One+2Field+1QSO+1Cts=6
🏰 WBA World Beauties Award Activation 🏰
🏰 WBA Activation Report: Ermita de Santa Anna
The radio activation at the Ermita de Santa Anna (Reference: 30DA/CH009) was a true testament to endurance and amateur radio passion. Located at an altitude of 345 meters between the municipalities of Xàtiva and La Llosa de Ranes, this flamboyant Gothic gem—forever linked to the legacy of the Borgia family—provided an epic backdrop for a memorable day on the air.
🧗 Technical and Logistical Challenge
The team, composed of Sergio (30DA010) and Javier (30DA202), faced a demanding climb, carrying a significant amount of equipment: batteries, a power amplifier, masts, and both Delta Loop and Skipper antennas. Despite a sudden rainstorm, the operators stood their ground, protecting the station with tarps and golf umbrellas to keep transmitting from their “field station” under the trees.
📊 Log Analysis and Radio Results
Analysis of the official WBA 30DA010 LIVE 1.5 log reveals intense activity with high-profile international reach:
- Traffic Volume: Over 110 total QSOs were recorded.
- Global Coverage: The team successfully achieved the feat of contacting all 6 continents, earning the extra point provided by the award regulations.
- International Highlights:
- Indonesia: A massive presence with numerous contacts (e.g., 91AT109 Agus, 91AT124 Yogi).
- Record Signals: The contact with Fred (153AT102) from Asia was among the most significant, rising from a weak signal to a triumphant 5-9 Plus.
- Extreme DX: Successful links with Oceania (Australia/Indonesia), South America (Brazil), North America (USA), and Africa.
- Last Minute Success: Contacts with the Canary Islands (Berto 34DA101 and Juan Carlos) were snatched at the very last second as the team was packing up under heavy rain.
🏁 Conclusion
This activation was not just a sequence of numbers in a log, but a demonstration of how radio can bridge history, nature, and technology. Sergio and Javi brought the World Beauties Award (WBA) logo to the peaks of Valencia, overcoming adverse weather and connecting the Ermita de Santa Anna with the entire world. A resounding success that confirms the prestige of this award and the strength of the 30DA team!
73’s to all the hunters who participated! 📡🏜️⛈️🌍🏆
Reference: 30DA/CH009 – Ermita de Santa Anna, Xàtiva
📅 Date: May 2nd, 2026 | ⏰ Start Time: 08:30 UTC
We are thrilled to announce a new prestigious activation for the World Beauties Award (WBA). This time, our radio waves will travel from one of the most evocative and historically significant locations in the Province of Valencia: the Ermita de Santa Anna.
🎙️ The Team on the Field
Our dedicated operators Sergio (30DA010) and Javi (30DA202) will be heading to the summit of Mount Santa Anna. They will set up a field station directly in the surrounding courtyard, bringing modern communication to an ancient site where history still breathes.
📜 A Site of Papal Heritage
The Ermita de Santa Anna is not just a building; it is a monument to the golden age of the Borja (Borgia) family. Built in the mid-15th century (c. 1450), its stones hold the secrets of the dynasty that produced two Popes.
- Architectural Gem: Operating from the shadow of its flamboyant Gothic arches, our team will be surrounded by the heraldic symbols of the Borja family carved into the keystones.
- Strategic Heights: From their field position, Sergio and Javi will enjoy the same panoramic view that once served as a strategic lookout over the city of Xàtiva and its majestic castle.
📡 Why This Activation Matters
Connecting this site to the world via radio is a bridge between eras. By transmitting from the very courtyard of this 15th-century sanctuary, we honor the flamboyant Gothic beauty and the historical weight of the Valencian territory. Each “CQ” sent out is a tribute to the resilience of this monument—saved from ruin and now standing as a beacon of cultural heritage.
🛠️ Technical Details
- Reference: 30DA/CH009
- Location: Xàtiva (Valencia), Spain 🇪🇸
- Live Log: Follow the activity in real-time on 30 SPAIN Live Log.
- Mode: Field Station / Portable 🔋
⚠️ Don’t miss the chance to log this historic reference! Join Sergio and Javi as they celebrate the intersection of radio technology and the eternal legacy of the Borgias.
73’s to all hunters and see you on the air! 🌍📻✨
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| LOG |
| 1EK156 Mauro 161DA135 Sylvester 30ALG269 Fede 30BST46 Boro 165AT131 Riccardo 16AT128 Stéphane 91AT109 Agus 14AT292 Bernard 1AT682 Giuliano 1DA6 Sergio 30AIR23 Joseph 1AT114 Mauro 47DX54 Leif 108AT46 Jim 108CT338 Kenny 331AB321 Alen 13IR121 Jürgen 68AT121 Robert 45AC1SB Bojan 1RC118 Vittorio 13SW206 Silvio 1AT227 Livio 1AT1692 Willi 14GT54 Gérald 14EK154 Daniel 18VOG123 Bill 35AT161 Jo 3KPI1 Fernando 19AT546 Roel 1WM349 Lorenzo 19LR1 Ger 30V7 Vicente 1LD62 Maurizio 19LR20 Theo 30CB1 Rafa 1AT127 Luciano 1FVG1970 Claudio 13IR100 Stefan 14GT44 Pierrot 1TW25 Claudio 1AT48 Max 14EK11 Jack 19RC161 Jack 13LR76 Roger 30SC99 Salvador 13SD208 Wolf 14CI177 Olivier 1AT14 Vincenzo 13WM19 Wim 1VL63 Giuseppe 14DA20 Pascal 13DA285 Tommy 14AT824 Philippe 1AT1957 Walter 14AT145 Philippe 14AT247 Hervé 1AT699 Francesco 1II1 Massimiliano 13LR444 Frank 30AT677 Salva 13AT715 Pete 4AT109 Dani 13CT139 Dejan 13SD114 Matt 13LR67 Kai 14EK102 Jean 26AT352 Paul 14PAT995 Yannick 13MS679 Stefan 16DF3 Terry 1RC120 Simone 1PAT198 Maurizio 14TW310 Cédric 165DA101 Alessandro 16AT29 Nic 14AT371 Michel 1AT1562 Guerino 29LR49 Michael 14AT75 Georgette 3AT135 Paulo 14RA41 Chris 91AT124 Yogi 14AT114 Allan 3AT59 Valdecyr 3AT140 Marcos 11AT121 Carlos 91AT149 Ari 91DD18 David 14RC283 Philippe 173AT103 Bernard 3DA1 Tulio 14AT259 Allan 3FA159 Anderson 30JA1 Juan 91EK169 Dedi 30RPB104 José 3AT146 Olivio 3AT106 Joe 3DA109 Cezar 3AT193 Fabio 14AT23 Jean Marc 14DA496 Marino 153AT102 Fred 91AT777 Hakiem 3WM679 Tavares 1DA1 Gaetano 34DA101 Berto 91SD690 Kario 91RDX603 Dodo 1SR13 Andrea 3AT303 Renato 34DA183 Juan Carlos ——————————– 1EK156 161DA135 30ALG269 30BST046 165AT131 16AT128 91AT109 14AT292 1AT682 1DA006 30AIR023 1AT114 47DX054 108AT046 108CT338 331AB321 13IR121 68AT121 45AC001 1RC118 13SW206 1AT227 1AT1692 14GT054 14EK154 18VOG123 35AT161 3KPI001 19AT546 1WM349 19LR001 30V007 1LD062 19LR020 30CB001 1AT127 1FVG1970 13IR100 14GT044 1TW025 1AT048 14EK011 19RC161 13LR076 30SC099 13SD208 14CI177 1AT014 13WM019 1VL063 14DA020 13DA285 14AT824 1AT1957 14AT145 14AT247 1AT699 1II001 13LR444 30AT677 13AT715 4AT109 13CT139 13SD114 13LR067 14EK102 26AT352 14PAT995 13MS679 16DF003 1RC120 1PAT198 14TW310 165DA101 16AT029 14AT371 1AT1562 29LR049 14AT075 3AT135 14RA041 91AT124 14AT114 3AT059 3AT140 11AT121 91AT149 91DD018 14RC283 173AT103 3DA001 14AT259 3FA159 30JA001 91EK169 30RPB104 3AT146 3AT106 3DA109 3AT193 14AT023 14DA496 153AT102 91AT777 3WM679 1DA001 34DA101 91SD690 91RDX603 1SR013 3AT303 34DA183 |
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