153DA102 Lars: The First Asian Voice to Shine in the WBA World Beauties Award
In the shortwave spectrum, and particularly on the 11-meter band, some milestones go beyond simple technical achievement to become cultural and historical bridges. It is with this exact spirit that the WBA World Beauties Award, born out of close synergy with the Delta Alfa Group, celebrates the inclusion of 153DA102 Lars, the very first WBA activator from Asia. Operating from the distant and fascinating land of Thailand (Division 153), Lars brings a breath of international flair to an award whose fundamental mission is to celebrate natural landscapes and cultural heritage worldwide.
From the Delta Alfa Profile to the Peaks of DX
Officially a member of the Delta Alfa family on the Iberian Peninsula and Southeast Asia (further details on his personal profile can be found on the official page delta-alfa.com/153da102/), Lars immediately stood out as a reference station for anyone seeking premium intercontinental (DX) contacts. His strategic geographic location in the heart of Southeast Asia makes him a highly prized target for hunters worldwide, but it is his passion and constant airtime that have rightfully earned him the title of Asian pioneer for the WBA circuit.
Activations and Presence in the WBA Logs
Lars’s contribution to the World Beauties Award is not limited to being a “hunted” station during peak propagation windows. The Thai operator has fully embraced the spirit of the award by actively participating on the front lines, as documented by the official logs available on the SBOTA award platform (sbota.org).
Among the most significant moments of his activity stands the activation of the special event station 153DA/WBAHB2, operated directly by Lars between June 30 and July 2, 2026, in celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of the World Beauties Award. This crucial milestone was celebrated under the club’s driving motto: “when radio comes from the heart, it has the power to unite beyond every border.”
In addition to operating under special session callsigns, 153DA102’s steady presence can be consistently found in the logs of the toughest European and global activations. His callsign appears as a prestigious long-distance contact in the logs of major portable activators who successfully pulled his signal through the noise floor even during sudden propagation drops:
- He was logged by 165DA101 Alex during the “CMSB 11m On The Trail Challenge” from the stunning backdrop of The Balcony over Portixeddu in Sardinia (June 14, 2026).
- He answered the call of 161DA135 Sylvester during the exciting and complex activation of the Gajkowska Island nature reserve in Poland (June 4, 2026).
- He was the crowning jewel (“Top DX”) for the Spanish team consisting of 30DA010 Sergio, 30DA202 Javi, and Pepe atop the Castle of Corbera in Valencia (April 11, 2026), rewarding their 8+ hours of hard field operations with a thrilling contact into the Asian continent.
A Radio Bridge to the Future
The example set by 153DA102 Lars demonstrates that the WBA is growing at an unstoppable pace, evolving from an initial ambition into a rock-solid point of reference for the international radio community. Through his dedicated operations from Thailand, Lars has not only written a piece of history for Division 153 and the Delta Alfa Group, but has officially opened the gates of the World Beauties Award to the Asian continent, inviting new stations to follow his lead in this beautiful radio adventure.
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