LAFF-0060, NO-2581 Svartskog

It was the first Tuesday in May, and I went out to Svartskog for an activation. First Tuesday means Nordic Activity Test on 2 meter. Knowing that it was unlikely to obtain the necessary 10 QSOs on 2 meter, I also brought with me whips for HF work. I only got 2 QSOs on 2 meter. 20 meter was also tough, but I 40 meter was quite OK. Finally, I made a few calls on 60 meter, which resulted in 2 QSOs. Totally, I achieved 15 QSOs from 11 DXCCs.

DXCC: DL, E7, EA, G, I, LA, OH, OM, PA, SM, SP.

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.

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-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.