07.10

“FIELD FLOWERS” MARATHON (25)
Date of activity: 10.07.2016
One outing and activation from a new location.
100% green activation.
Location: Gazi Baba Park Forest
Fixed outdoor portable (P) from Gazi Baba Park Forest in Skopje (0.5 km away from previous activation place in this area - multiplier x 2).
100% green activation: 30 km by bicycle. Tree limb as antenna support, operating on a bench and table under a tree. Very hot weather +35C but nice view and smell of the nature.
Took part in IARU Contest. Also valid for WWFF.
A total of 40 CW QSOs on 14 Mc (56 including dupes).

RIG:
Elecraft K1 @ 5 W
12V - 1,3 Ah battery
Buldog mini paddle
14 MHz sloping wire with 7 ground radials
Tree limb as antenna support
Total weight: 1.5 kg


Vlado, Z35M/p
Z3 Portable Group # 001