>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 165DA/CMSB02- Facing the White Giant of Pan di Zucchero (by 165DA101 Alex)/ 2 PTS (H)/3 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 ) 

ANT: 3 EL. SKYPPER / PW 270W/ PTS(A):1Base+1N.One+1QSO=3

📜 OFFICIAL PORTABLE ACTIVATION REPORT: 165DA/CMSB02 🌊🚗

Chapter two is in the books! 🎬 The exciting and brand-new radio-trekking adventure continues, dedicated to bringing you portable field activations from the most strategic points along the 30 stages of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara. On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the airwaves shook once again under the weight of a heavy pile-up for official reference 165DA/CMSB02! 📡🔋

🧗 Field Chronicles: Hairpin Turns, the “White Giant,” and the Warmth of the Panda 🚗☀️

For this second stage, I selected one of the most spectacular and panoramic spots of the entire trail, setting up at an elevation of 126 meters above sea level. The station was deployed on a sharp hairpin curve along the path, offering a jaw-dropping view directly overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the majestic Pan di Zucchero (Sugar Loaf) limestone sea stack, right next to a characteristic wooden lectern signpost.

To ensure safety and keep the path clear for any incoming traffic or hikers, I carefully positioned the trusty Panda 4×4 so it wouldn’t obstruct the way. Throughout the day, the serene isolation was briefly interrupted by only a few passing pilgrims and 3 camper vans; for the rest of the time, I enjoyed hours of absolute, refreshing solitude, surrounded only by the rustle of the wind through the trees and the magical static hiss of the 11-meter band.

The day turned out to be quite hot, and with zero natural shade on the open clearing, I had to retreat inside the cabin of the Panda to escape the beating sun and operate in comfort. From inside the rig, with the Skypper aimed at the horizon, the show began.

📊 Log Analysis: The DX Breakdown 🌍📉

A detailed analysis of the attached log file CMSB2 165DA101 LIVE 1.5 - LOG.csv highlights the excellent performance of the activation and the unique ionospheric propagation paths that shaped the session:

• Total Contacts Logged: 123 valid QSOs successfully completed! 📝
• European Short-Skip: Absolutely phenomenal and hard-hitting. Signals from the old continent arrived like freight trains, dominated by a massive presence of hunter stations from France (14 Division) and Germany (13 Division) filling up the logbooks, followed by great exchanges with hunters from Belgium (16 Division) and Italy (1 Division). 🇪🇺
• South American Front: Exceptionally strong! The path towards the South Atlantic provided moments of pure adrenaline, yielding rock-solid signals and incredible peaks, especially from Brazil (3 Division). 🇧🇷
• The Surprise QSO: The most unexpected and astonishing moment of the day was an incredible long-distance contact with the state of Maine (United States, 2 Division), which managed to pierce through the heavy pile-up with a fantastic signal! 🇺🇸
• The Big Absentees: True to the unpredictable nature of the ionosphere, the day brought total radio silence from Oceania and, surprisingly, from the nearby Canary Islands (34 Division), which remained completely deaf for the entire duration of the activation. 🌀

🏁 Conclusion & Acknowledgments 🏆🤝

This second chapter of our trail challenge has proven once again how magical and unpredictable 11-meter portable operations can be. Broadcasting right in front of the massive colossus of Pan di Zucchero, backed by the tactical mobile support of the trusty Panda 4×4, made this an unforgettable activation. A massive thank you goes out to all the stations who took part, handled the pile-up with great radio discipline, and tracked our progress via the Live Log!

The radio batteries and the 4×4 gears are now resting up. Giacomino the penguin and I are already studying the topographic maps for the next unmissable stage along the mining trail 🎒🐧.

Catch you all very soon “on the air” for Stage 03! 🎙️✨

73’s de 165DA101 Alex / Portable 4×4! 📻🙏 👋

🥾 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! 🚗🐧🎙️

Are you in the Log? Click below.

LOG

13AT715 Pete 14EK154 Daniel 14GT44 Pierrot 14DA20 Pascal 14AT145 Philippe 16AT128 Stéphane 14AT371 Michel 14AT824 Philippe 14RA41 Chris 14GT54 Gérald 1AT127 Luciano 13DA285 Tommy 14AT233 Mickael 1ALE13 Alessandro 14LE928 Bruno 14AT75 Georgette 14LE1191 Manuel 1AT227 Livio 14AT259 Allan 14AT201 Farid 14AT264 Pat 14DA62 Gérard 30DA10 Sergio 15EK107 Graz 19LR1 Ger 26AT169 Bill 26AT369 Steve 13SD208 Wolf 30AO10 Oscar 26OP11 Barry 19AT161 Carlo 14EM11 Titi 14AT394 Eric 14AT177 Manu 29LR49 Michael 14CI177 Olivier 1AT993 Piergiacomo 30DA102 Jose 14AT252 Eric 19AT321 Harold 47DX54 Leif 14EK102 Jean 3KPI1 Fernando 13WM19 Wim 14RC317 Dominique 3AT303 Renato 26AT33 Chris 108AT46 Jim 26RC2 Tom 26AT483 MIKE 26AT153 Neil 3SKD8 José Mauricio 26AT80 Harry 14AT224 David 31AT183 Nuno 14CI101 Olivier 30RC38 Francesco 29AT38 Tim 26AT95 David 26AT352 Paul 14AT417 Bernard 3AT59 Valdecyr 30FD548 Alvaro 108CT338 Kenny 3SKD5 Flavio 1EK156 Mauro 19LR121 René 3WM15 Claudio 1RC118 Vittorio 153DA102 Lars 3DA17 Raf 30RC571 Maico 19AT515 Ron 26AT23 Ian 26WR1 David 3VI1 Andre 3SKD469 Victor 26AT239 Tim 1AT14 Vincenzo 1AT23 Loreto 3AT113 Julio 3SKD307 Jean 1AT1171 Maurizio 3RC8 Alex 1AT455 Marcello 286/32DA10 Felipe 1DA1 Gaetano 14AT292 Bernard 3DA10 Marcio 26AJ126 Aj 14EK11 Jack 68AT108 Richard 68AT121 Robert 1TW25 Claudio 14ODR76 Jerome 14AR521 Fred 29AT104 Joe 16HIT Jean Pierre 108AT555 Gerard 1AT562 Antonio 2OP95 John 14AT148 Philippe 3VD2 Ugo 14ED101 David 13OP20 Martin 16DA11 Geoff 14AT253 Thomas 19AT103 René 4AT109 Dani 13VOG17 Billy 3SD25 Rogerio 14RC770 Pierre 13AT289 Jakob 165AT448 Franco 13AT13 Steve 21EE102 Stewe 13KPI19 Andy 205AT48 Paolo 14AT23 Jean Marc 14DA496 Marino 31LR1 Rui Sousa 13IR100 Stefan 161DA135 Sylvester ————————————————- 13AT715 14EK154 14GT044 14DA020 14AT145 16AT128 14AT371 14AT824 14RA041 14GT054 1AT127 13DA285 14AT233 1ALE013 14LE928 14AT075 14LE1191 1AT227 14AT259 14AT201 14AT264 14DA062 30DA010 15EK107 19LR001 26AT169 26AT369 13SD208 30AO010 26OP011 19AT161 14EM011 14AT394 14AT177 29LR049 14CI177 1AT993 30DA102 14AT252 19AT321 47DX054 14EK102 3KPI001 13WM019 14RC317 3AT303 26AT033 108AT046 26RC002 26AT483 26AT153 3SKD008 26AT080 14AT224 31AT183 14CI101 30RC038 29AT038 26AT095 26AT352 14AT417 3AT059 30FD548 108CT338 3SKD005 1EK156 19LR121 3WM015 1RC118 153DA102 3DA017 30RC571 19AT515 26AT023 26WR001 3VI001 3SKD469 26AT239 1AT014 1AT023 3AT113 3SKD307 1AT1171 3RC008 1AT455 286/32DA010 1DA001 14AT292 3DA010 26AJ126 14EK011 68AT108 68AT121 1TW025 14ODR076 14AR521 29AT104 16HIT 108AT555 1AT562 2OP095 14AT148 3VD002 14ED101 13OP020 16DA011 14AT253 19AT103 4AT109 13VOG017 3SD025 14RC770 13AT289 165AT448 13AT013 21EE102 13KPI019 205AT048 14AT023 14DA496 31LR001 13IR100 161DA135