06.30

“FIELD FLOWERS” MARATHON (19)
Date of activity: 30.06.2016
One outing by bicycle and activation from 1 new location.
100% green expedition.
Location: Bardovci near Skopje
Fixed outdoor portable (P) from Bardovci near Skopje (15 km away from previous activation place in this area - multiplier x 2).
Activation from a field near the historical building Havzipasha’s Inn valid for WCA.
32 km round trip by bicycle.
Nice ambient on the field before the sunset. Interesting conversation with local farmers who were curious about the activation.
Operating was done standing with station hanged on a neck - Guerrilla QRP Portable style.
A total of 5 CW QSOs on 14 Mc (11 including dupes).

RIG:
Elecraft K1 @ 5 W
12V - 1,3 Ah battery
Buldog mini paddle
14 MHz wire vertical with 4 ground radials
Tree limb as antenna support.
Total weight +/- 1.5 kg

Vlado, Z35M/p
Z3 Portable Group # 001