LAFF-0060, NO-2581 Svartskog

It was nice weather, and I decided to once again activate LAFF-0060 / N-2581 Svartskog. The plan was to use the KX-2 and an EFHW. However, with no coax, that didn’t work. Then it was time for plan B, a longwire. I always have 7.6 meter wire (and a 7.6 meter counterpose) in the KX-2 bag, but I haven’t used it so far. I erected the LW as a sloper, and it worked quite good. In the end I had 13 QSOs from 9 DXCCs in the log on 12, 20, and 30 meter. All CW.

DXCC: CT, DL, F, HA, HB9, I, OK, OM, TA.

LA/AH-014 Toåsen

It was my 7^th activation of Toåsen. It was 4 years since my last activation. I parked as usual at Alværn ungdomskile, N 59.8208, E 10.63413. The weather was great, however, the conditions were rather tough. In the end I got only 7 QSOs (4 on SSB, 3 on CW) from 5 DXCCs, all on 20 meter.

DXCC: CT, EA, F, HB9, LA.

NO-2600 Vikstranda

This was my first visit to Vikstranda, a nice recreation area in Enebakk municipality. From the parking lot at N 59.7371, E 11.0194, it is only a short walk to the activation area. I used my KX-2 and the “red Chinese GP” (5.6 meter whip). The conditions were good, and I got 44 QSOs on 20 meter (19 on SSB, 26 on CW). Next, I mounted the 40 meter coil, and worked 14 more QSOs (9 on SSB, 5 on CW). In total, the activation resulted in 59 QSOs from 23 DXCCs. To summarize, a great activation in beautiful spring weather.

DXCC: CT, DL, EA, EA8, EA9, EU, F, G, HB9, I, LA, LY, LZ, OK, OM, ON, PA, S5, SM, SP, UA, W, YO.

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.