>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2025 🐧<<< 1DA/CH063 – Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Fonte (by 1DA001 Gaetano & 1DA006 Sergio )/ 1 PTS (H)/2 PTS (A) / DATE: 26/06/2025 start @ 10.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA news / PROVINCE 016 ( Bergamo)/ Municipality B748 ( Caravaggio )
ANT: 3 EL. BIRD YAGI / PW 100W / Pts(A):1Base+
📡 Special Activation: WBA World Beauties Award – 1DA/CH063 📡
We are proud to announce an extraordinary activation for the World Beauties Award (WBA). On June 26, 2026, the DA – Dx Adventure Radio Club will be operating from a site of profound historical and spiritual significance: the Santuario di Santa Maria del Fonte in Caravaggio, Italy.
🎙️ The Activation Details
- Reference: 1DA/CH063
- Location: Santuario di Santa Maria del Fonte, Caravaggio (BG), Italy
- Date: June 26, 2026
- Time: Starting from 09:00 UTC
- Mode: USB (Upper Sideband)
- Operators: Gaetano 1DA001 and Sergio 1DA006
- Equipment: Portable station featuring a 3-element SKIPPER antenna 📶
🏛️ A Bridge Between History and Airwaves
The Santuario di Santa Maria del Fonte is not merely a destination; it is a masterpiece of faith and architecture. Erected to commemorate the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1432, this monument houses a magnificent 18th-century organ with over 6,000 pipes and the sacred “Sacro Fonte”—the very spring where the miracle is said to have occurred.
By setting up our station in the immediate vicinity of this hallowed ground, we are not just chasing a contact; we are creating a unique resonance between the history of human devotion and the modern art of radio communication. The presence of our 3-element SKIPPER antenna near this site—a place protected by the international “Blue Shield” for its cultural value—symbolizes our commitment to sharing the beauty of our heritage with the global DX community. 🌍✨
📍 Geographical Data
- Province (INE Code): 016 (Bergamo)
- Municipality (INE Code): 016053 (Caravaggio)
📝 Live Log
We invite all hunters to join us on the airwaves and follow our progress in real-time. Please visit the official Live Log to track our activity:
We look forward to meeting you on the band and sharing the story of this majestic site. Let’s make this a memorable activation! 📻🎙️⚡
73 de 1DA001 Gaetano & 1DA006 Sergio
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