>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 165DA/CMSB03 – BEYOND THE CLIFFS! (by 165DA101 Alex)/ 2 PTS (H)/3 PTS (A) / DATE: 07/06/2026 start @ 10.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA news / PROVINCE 119 ( Sulcis Iglesiente )/  Historical Region HR01 ( Sulcis Iglesiente ) / Municipality B250 ( Buggerru ) 

ANT: 3 EL. SKYPPER / PW 270W

🥾 165DA/CMSB03: Beyond the Cliffs! 11 Meters in 4×4 from Planu Sartu to the Grotta Azzurra 🌊📡

The epic radio-trekking journey along the historic mining paths of Sardinia pushes forward! Following the massive success facing the giant Pan di Zucchero, the CMSB 11m On The Trail Challenge tackles one of the wildest, most rugged, and fascinating coastal sections of the Iglesiente region: official reference 165DA/CMSB03! 🎒

For this third chapter, operator 165DA101 Alex and his inseparable plush penguin mascot Giacomino are firing up the engine of their trusty white Fiat Panda 169 4×4, ready to climb the spectacular cliffs overlooking the sea between Masua and Buggerru! 🚗💨

📅 ACTIVATION DETAILS

• Official Reference: 165DA/CMSB03
• Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
• Start Time: 10:00 UTC (12:00 CEST local time)
• Band: 11 Meters (SSB)
• Setup: Portable Activation with Panda 169 4×4 tactical support & Skypper Antenna 🔋

📍 THE CONTEXT: From Masua to Buggerru

Stage 03 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara is an intense and breathtaking 9.8 km route. It is one of the wildest segments of the trail, winding along high, jagged cliffs and deep coastal inlets known as “canali” (such as Canal Grande).

The path crosses areas of immense geological and historical value, culminating on the high plateau of Planu Sartu, where the ruins of the old mining village stand. In the early 1900s, this was a fully self-sufficient village hosting hundreds of miners—now a silent, evocative monument to human labor embedded in overwhelming natural beauty.

🎙️ THE PORTABLE DEPLOYMENT: High Over the Sea

For this third field deployment, Alex and Giacomino will set up their portable station in a highly strategic, panoramic location: just a short distance from the historic remains of the Planu Sartu mining village and the promontorio overlooking the stunning Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto).

• The Location: A dramatic clifftop overlooking the crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea, offering a jaw-dropping view that stretches into the infinite blue.
• Radio & Off-Road Logistics: The Panda 169 4×4 will climb up to the plateau to serve as our mobile operations base, carrying the heavy battery system with ease. Operating directly from the top of these sheer cliffs will provide the Skypper Antenna with an extraordinary take-off angle over the water, perfect for boosting short-skip European signals and long-path DX! Giacomino will be right on the dashboard, monitoring the S-meter and providing moral support! 🐧🚗

🏆 WBA HUNTERS: Keep the Streak Alive!

Every single logged stage is crucial for climbing the ranks of the World Beauties Award (WBA). Scoring your contact today ensures you keep your perfect streak alive and counts toward the premium progressive multiplier bonuses at the end of the 30-stage journey! 🏅

🌐 REAL-TIME LIVE LOGS

No more guessing if you made the logbook! During operations, all contacts will be uploaded 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 historic cliffs of Planu Sartu are ready to echo through the ether. See you on the air waves, hunters! Good luck and best 73 from Alex, Giacomino, and the 4×4 Panda crew! 🇦🇹🐧🎙️

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