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📊 WBA Official Activation Report: 14DA/CRA013
Operator: 14DA020 Pascal & Bamby Panda Plush Mascot 🐼 QTH: Saint-Fromond, Normandy (France) 🇫🇷 Event: D-DAY Commemoration (06/06/2026)
📈 Log Data Analysis
1. Geographical Distribution (DXCC & Divisions)
Despite weak signals and heavy background noise (QRM) caused by poor propagation, Pascal’s 4-element Yagi antenna successfully pierced through the atmosphere, securing contacts across 11 different countries/divisions. While France naturally made up the majority of the local footprint, the log features some fantastic long-distance (DX) achievements.
- France (14): 17 QSOs
- Italy (1): 9 QSOs
- Sardinia (165): 3 QSOs
- Spain (30): 3 QSOs
- Brazil (3) 🇧🇷: 3 QSOs (A true radio phenomenon, considering the harsh atmospheric conditions over Northern Europe!)
- Germany (13) & Denmark (47): 2 QSOs each
- Netherlands (19), Poland (161), Portugal (31), and Northern Ireland (68): 1 QSO each
2. Hourly Activity Distribution (UTC)
The contacts began promptly just before 08:00 UTC. The highest peak of band openings (and hunter concentration) was recorded during the very first operational hour:
- 07:00 – 08:59 UTC: 13 QSOs (Initial phase, demanding maximum operating effort)
- 09:00 – 11:59 UTC: 16 QSOs (Mid-day lull, marked by short-skip and fading propagation)
- 12:00 – 14:59 UTC: 14 QSOs (The final stretch of the activation, wrapping up with a nice late burst of activity)
📝 Final Thoughts
As the old amateur radio saying goes, “Propagation is the ultimate boss.” At Normandy’s latitudes, summer geomagnetic disturbances and weather fronts can turn the ionosphere into a challenging environment for the 27/28 MHz bands.
Nevertheless, securing 44 valid QSOs under these precise conditions is an excellent result. It stands as a testament to the perseverance of Pascal 14DA020, the moral support of Bamby 🐼, and the efficiency of their base station setup. Every single contact written into this log book serves as a respectful tribute to the young souls honored on this 82nd anniversary of D-Day. A mission accomplished with honor and passion!
73’s to the entire sbota.org team and the Delta-Alfa Radio Club! 📻⚡🏆
🎙️ WBA World Beauties Award: Special D-Day Commemorative Activation from Normandy (14DA/CRA013) 🎖️
We are extremely proud to announce an exceptional upcoming radio activation under the flag of the WBA (World Beauties Award), deeply rooted in history, memory, and international amateur radio camaraderie. This special event is entirely dedicated to honoring the bravery, strategy, and monumental human sacrifice of the Allied forces during the historic landings in Normandy. 📡✨
📅 Activation Details at a Glance:
- 🆔 WBA Reference: 14DA/CRA013
- 👤 Operators: 14DA020 Pascal & Bamby (the inseparable Panda Plush Mascot!) 🐼
- 📍 QTH / Location: Saint-Fromond, Normandy (France) 🇫🇷
- ⏰ Date & Time: June 6th, 2026 – Starting at 07:00 UTC —
📻 Echoes of Freedom from Saint-Fromond: Proximity to History
Operating from the strategic base station of Saint-Fromond, operator 14DA020 Pascal and Bamby will make the airwaves resonate across the globe. Saint-Fromond is located in the Manche department of Normandy, a region heavily marked by the fierce battles of June 1944.
Operating from this historic ground provides an incredible emotional and physical proximity to the very history this anniversary tells. Every signal transmitted, every “73” exchanged, and every contact logged will serve as an ethereal bridge connecting modern amateur radio passion with the timeless memory of those who fought for liberty. This activation perfectly highlights the unique spirit of the World Beauties Award: blending geographical beauty and cultural heritage with profound historical remembrance. 🌊⚡
🎖️ Historical Context: The Significance of June 6th, 1944
June 6th, 1944, famously known as D-Day, marked the launch of Operation Overlord—the largest amphibious invasion in human history. It was the crucial turning point of World War II, opening the definitive “Second Front” in Western Europe to crush Nazi occupation.
To understand the colossal scale of the event that our radio signals are honoring, we look back at the milestones of that fateful day:
- The Massive Allied Force: Over 156,000 heroic soldiers (American, British, Canadian, and fellow Allied contingents) stormed the beaches on day one, supported by nearly 7,000 vessels and 11,000 aircraft. 🚢✈️
- The Five Sectors: The assault spanned across five code-named beaches: Utah and Omaha (USA), Gold (UK), Juno (Canada), and Sword (UK).
- The Price of Freedom: While some landings achieved swift breakthroughs, Omaha Beach became a scene of absolute ferocity. Intact German defenses on the cliffs unleashed a devastating wall of fire, resulting in thousands of casualties within hours—a stark reminder of the ultimate cost of peace. 🕊️
- The Power of Strategy: The success also relied on Operation Bodyguard, an elaborate deception plan that successfully misled the enemy. As Winston Churchill famously said: “In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.”
Thanks to a narrow meteorological window seized by general Eisenhower, the operation changed the course of history, leading directly to the liberation of Paris in August and the final victory in Europe less than a year later. 🌍❤️
📡 Join the Activation & Check the Logs Live!
Radio operators, hunters, and DXers worldwide are warmly invited to tune in, spin the dials, and log this exceptional historical reference. Let’s keep the memory alive across the global ionosphere! 🌊🎙️
You can follow the activation progress in real-time, check your contacts, and view the live QSO listings directly here:
73’s to all hunters and activators! See you on the airwaves! QRV… 📻⚡🎒
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| 14RA41 Chris 14GT44 Pierrot 14AT206 Fabrice 1AT14 Vincenzo 14AT824 Philippe 1AT562 Antonio 14AT264 Pat 14DA59 Jack 14AT292 Bernard 1EK156 Mauro 1DA6 Sergio 19AT515 Ron 14AT23 Jean Marc 1RC118 Vittorio 1AT127 Luciano 14AT145 Philippe 47DX54 Leif 14LE928 Bruno 165AT131 Riccardo 165DA101 Alessandro 161DA135 Sylvester 30DA202 Javier 30DA10 Sergio 30DA201 Pepe 13DA285 Tommy 1TW25 Claudio 14CI177 Olivier 31AT183 Nuno 14AT247 Hervé 47PL122 Arne 13AT715 Pete 3DA1 Tulio 1SR13 Andrea 165AT448 Franco 14DA496 Marino 1AT227 Livio 14AT249 Fréderic 14AT350 Didier 14ED128 Arnault 68AT108 Richard 3AT303 Renato 14AT75 Georgette 3AT135 Paulo ——————————————————— 14RA041 14GT044 14AT206 1AT014 14AT824 1AT562 14AT264 14DA059 14AT292 1EK156 1DA006 19AT515 14AT023 1RC118 1AT127 14AT145 47DX054 14LE928 165AT131 165DA101 161DA135 30DA202 30DA010 30DA201 13DA285 1TW025 14CI177 31AT183 14AT247 47PL122 13AT715 3DA001 1SR013 165AT448 14DA496 1AT227 14AT249 14AT350 14ED128 68AT108 3AT303 14AT075 3AT135 |
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