>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 165DA/CMSB02- Facing the White Giant of Pan di Zucchero (by 165DA101 Alex)/ 1 PTS (H)/2 PTS (A) / DATE: 31/05/2026 start @ 13.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA news / PROVINCE 119 ( Sulcis Iglesiente )/  Historical Region HR01 ( Sulcis Iglesiente ) / (Municipality E281 ( Iglesias ) 

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🥾 165DA/CMSB02: Vertical Horizons! 11 Meters in 4×4 Facing the White Giant of Pan di Zucchero 🌊📡

The grand radio-trekking journey along the ancient mining paths continues! After a massive and successful debut, the CMSB 11m On The Trail Challenge moves to the western coast of Sardinia for one of the most breathtaking and scenic stages of the entire trail: official reference 165DA/CMSB02! 🎒

Operator 165DA101 Alex and his faithful penguin mascot Giacomino are ready to deploy their portable station on a natural balcony suspended between the sky and the Mediterranean Sea, this time with a special off-road twist: the indispensable support of their trusty Panda 169 4×4 climb-machine! 🚗💨

📅 ACTIVATION DETAILS

• Official Reference: 165DA/CMSB02
• Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
• Start Time: 13:00 UTC (15:00 CEST local time)
• Band: 11 Meters (SSB)
• Setup: Portable Activation with Panda 169 4×4 support (Battery power & Skypper Antenna) 🔋

📍 THE CONTEXT: From Nebida to Masua

Stage 02 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara is a short but incredibly intense 9.3 km route. It is a section where the unique geology of Sardinia—one of the oldest lands in Europe—explodes with color. The path winds through purple puddingstone rocks and the pure white limestone of the cliffs.

This trail perfectly blends human sacrifice with natural majesty, passing right by extraordinary cliffside industrial archaeology monuments, such as the Lamarmora Chemical Laveria in Nebida and the world-famous engineering masterpiece of Porto Flavia in Masua.

🎙️ THE PORTABLE DEPLOYMENT: Overlooking “Pan di Zucchero”

For this second activation, Alex and Giacomino will set up their station just a short distance from the beginning of the stage, choosing a highly strategic and panoramic spot easily accessible by their 4×4.

• The Location: A breathtaking natural viewpoint facing the majestic limestone sea stack of Pan di Zucchero (Sugar Loaf), the highest faraglione in the Mediterranean!
• Radio & Logistics: No heavy backpacking this time! The Panda 169 4×4 serves as the perfect tactical field base, carrying heavy batteries and the portable gear with ease. Operating right over the sea cliff will provide the Skypper Antenna with an outstanding take-off angle and an ideal saltwater ground plane to maximize short-skip and long-path DX signals. Giacomino will be right there, monitoring the S-meter and giving moral support! 🇦🇹🐧

🏆 WBA HUNTERS: Keep the Streak Alive!

Every single stage logged is a crucial step toward completing the circuit and climbing the ranks of the World Beauties Award (WBA). Securing your contact early in the challenge ensures your path toward the premium progressive multiplier bonuses at the end of the 30-stage journey!

🌐 REAL-TIME LIVE LOG

No more guessing if you made the logbook! During operations, all contacts will be updated in real time straight from the field. Tune in, look for the portable station 165DA101/P, and instantly verify your QSO on the dedicated centralized platform:

👉 https://sbota.org/cmsb-11m-on-the-trail-challenge/

The White Giant of Masua is ready to echo through the airwaves. See you on the air, hunters! Good luck and best 73 from Alex, Giacomino, and the 4×4 Panda crew! 🚗🐧🎙️

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