LAFF-0060, NO-2581 Svartskog

Yet another activation of Svartskog. Also this time with a IC-706 and whips for 40 and 80 meter. 14 QSOs from 8 DXCCs were achieved, 4 on CW, 10 on SSB, 8 on 40 meter, 6 on 80 meter.

DXCC: DL, F, I, OK, OM, OZ, SM, SP.

NO-3332 Nordbytjernet

This area is located very close to the convention center where the HAM meeting is held. The area was activated together with other participants at the meeting. All QSOs were on 2 meter and 70 cm only. 14 QSOs came in the log.

LAFF-0060, NO2581 Svartskog

My first activation in 2026. A short activation with IC-706 at around 60 W and a mobile whip. Unfortunately, I forgot the CMC, so I had some problems with RF. Nevertheless, I ended up with 16 QSOs, 12 on CW and 4 on SSB. 13 QSOs on 40 meter, and 3 on 80 meter. 9 DXCCs.

DXCC: DL, G, GM, I, OH, OK, PA, SM, TF

NO-3220 Nesparken

Nesparken is a park close to the city center of Moss, and in a walking distance from the place I once grew up (many, many years ago). Now, it has been accepted as an area for the POTA program.

I used KX-2 and a “China GP” – whip. This whip actually works excellent. First, I got 28 QSOs on 20 meter, and then 2 on 40 meter. 18 on CW, and 12 on SSB. 13 DXCCs.

DXCC: CT, DL, EA, EA9, EU, F, G, I, LA, PA, SM, SP, YO.

NO-3221 Breivoll

Breivoll is a recreation area at the bay of Bunnefjorden. I’ve been there many times, but this was the first time I operated from this area. I used a IC-706 at around 60 W and a whip antenna for 40 meter. I worked 17 QSOs, 13 on SSB and 4 on CW from 7 DXCCs.

DXCC: DL, F, OH0, PA, SM, SP UR.

LA/OL-263 Nårkampen

It was a short activation together with my family. I used my KX-2 and a linked dipole. In a little less than 25 minutes 13 QSOs from 8 DXCCs were in the log, all on 20 meter CW. Among them were 2 S2S and one WWFF (HBFF-0316).

DXCC: DL, EA, F, G, GM, HB9, ON, S5.

LA/AH-020 Mjærskaukollen

A few years have gone since the last time I activated Mjærskaukollen. It’s a beautiful hike, and a really nice scenery from the summit. The weather was nice, but the conditions were not that nice. They were very poor indeed. I ended up with 9 QSOs from 6 DXCCS, 2 on SSB and 7 on CW.

DXCC: DL, EA, F, G, OE, S5.