Activations on 24.08.2016

“FIELD FLOWERS” MARATHON (52)

Date of activity: 24.08.2016
2 outings and activations from 3 new locations.
100% green activations: 37 km roundtrip by bicycle.

1st Location: Vevchani springs
Fixed outdoor portable (P) from Vevchani springs on Jablanica mountain.
Fishing rod as antenna support fastened on a bicycle, operating on a table.
This was the first activation from this WWFF protected area.

2nd Location: Near Struga beach
On return from Vevchani springs stopped for fixed outdoor portable (P) from Near Struga beach on The Ohrid Lake.
Fishing rod as antenna support, operating on a bench.
Was called from Vit, RN3ANT/1/P from Karelia woods which whom we had a nice chat.

3nd Location: Near Ezerski Lozja beach
Late afternoon and night fixed outdoor portable (P) from Near Ezerski Lozja beach on The Ohrid Lake.
Fishing rod as antenna support, operating on a sun bad.
Activation lasted into the night when operated with aid of the bicycle light.

RIG:
Elecraft K1 @ 5 W
12V - 1,3 Ah battery
Bulldog mini paddle
10/14 MHz wire vertical with 4 ground radials
4.5 m fishing rod
Total weight: 2 kg

Vlado, Z35M/p
Z3 Portable Group # 001