>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 30DA/CT006 – CASTLE OF XATIVA ) by 30DA010 Sergio & 30DA202 Javi / 4 PTS (H)/10 PTS (A) / DATE: 10 May 2026 start @ 09.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp SIBA news / PROVINCE 46 ( Valencia )/ Municipality 46145 ( Xativa )
ANT: SKIPPER 3 EL. / PW 100W – PTS(A):2COTA+1N.ONE+3PVT+2Field+1QSO+1Cts=10
🏰 WBA ACTIVATION REPORT: 30DA/CT006 – XÀTIVA CASTLE 🏰
The activation on May 10, 2026, will be remembered as a milestone in the history of the Delta-Alfa DX Adventure Radio Club. By blending the charm of a millennial fortress with a passion for radio, the team created an event that connected the history of the Valencia province with the entire world.
🎙️ Chronicle of an Unforgettable Day
The day began in Xàtiva with a friendly breakfast among friends and colleagues, including Pepe and Manolo (EA). Despite some logistical hurdles—the GPS played tricks, leading the team to get lost three times among closed roads—the arrival at the summit of Mount Vernissa was a triumph.
Thanks to a specific authorization, Sergio (30DA010) and Javi (30DA202) set up their field station directly within the structure’s private parking area. The proximity to the walls of the Castell Major and Castell Menor created a magical atmosphere: operating where the Borgia Popes once stayed and Princess Himilce once walked added a unique value to every transmitted signal.
📊 Technical Summary and Log Analysis
The intensity of the activation was extraordinary, especially in its early stages:
- Total Contacts: 118 successful QSOs recorded.
- The Initial “Big Bang”: A true expedition feel! In the first hour alone, 98 QSOs were logged—a pace so intense it didn’t even allow for video recording.
- Global Coverage (WAC): All 6 continents were contacted, proving the station’s efficiency and the site’s strategic location.
- Maximum Commitment: To ensure our signal reached every corner of the globe, we pushed a transmission power of 338W. We were determined to be heard by every hunter waiting in the pile-up! 🚀🔥
- Log Details: An analysis of the
WBA 30DA010 LIVE 1.5 - CT006.csvlog reveals a prevalence of European contacts (Italy, Spain, France, Poland), but with excellent peaks toward North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, confirming the international reach of the event. - Hospitality and Tradition: A local touch was present as the typical ‘Arròs al Forn’ (baked rice) was served directly at the station, allowing the team to recharge without losing sight of the DX.
🌤️ Conclusion
The activation concluded with perfect timing: the final teardown operations finished just as the first drops of rain began to fall on the castle’s historic stones.
This operation for reference 30DA/CT006 was not just a technical test, but a celebration of the “world beauty” that the WBA program seeks to highlight. A special thanks goes to the castle management for their hospitality and to all the hunters who made the pile-up so vibrant.
73 de Sergio 30DA010 & Javi 30DA202! See you at the next world wonder! 🎙️🌍🚩
🏰 WBA World Beauties Award Activation 🏰
📍 Reference: 30DA/CT006 – Castillo de Xàtiva
We are thrilled to announce a prestigious new radio activation under the World Beauties Award (WBA) program! On May 10th, 2026, starting at 09:00 UTC, the airwaves will resonate from one of the most historical and strategically significant fortresses in the Mediterranean.
🎙️ The Team & The Mission
Our dedicated operators, Sergio 30DA010 and Javi 30DA202, will be heading to the majestic crest of Mount Vernissa. Thanks to an exclusive authorization, they will set up a professional field station directly within the private parking area of the Castle.
This unique proximity allows our signals to bounce off the very walls that have stood for millennia, bridging the gap between ancient stone and modern radio waves. 📡✨
🏛️ A Site of Two Worlds
The Castillo de Xàtiva is not just a monument; it is a double-fortress narrative of power and resilience:
- Castell Menor: The ancient Iberian and Roman heart, where legends say Princess Himilce, wife of Hannibal, once walked.
- Castell Major: The medieval expansion that served as a strategic crown for the Kingdom of Valencia and a formidable state prison.
By activating reference 30DA/CT006, we aren’t just logging contacts; we are celebrating a site that witnessed the rise of the Borgia Popes, the struggles of the Reconquista, and the architectural mastery of Islamic engineers. ⚔️👑
📅 Event Details at a Glance
- Date: May 10th, 2026 🗓️
- Start Time: 09:00 UTC 🕘
- Reference: 30DA/CT006 🏷️
- Live Log: 30 SPAIN 🇪🇸
- Operators: Sergio 30DA010 & Javi 30DA202 🎧
🌟 Why This Activation Matters
The WBA (World Beauties Award) aims to highlight the most breathtaking locations on Earth. The Castillo de Xàtiva embodies this spirit perfectly. As Sergio and Javi operate from the shadow of the Porta di Annibale, they bring the history of this “Prison of Kings” and “Guardian of the Valley” to the global radio community.
Don’t miss the chance to put this legendary fortress in your logbook! The echoes of the Borgias and the whispers of ancient empires are waiting for your call. 🎙️🌍
See you on the bands! 73 de the WBA Team! 🚩
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