07.09

“FIELD FLOWERS” MARATHON (24-a)
Date of activity: 09.07.2016
Two outings and activations from two new locations.
100% green activations.
1 st location: Vodno, Marco towers hill (morning activation)
Fixed outdoor portable (P) from Vodno, Marco towers hill near Skopje (3 km away from previous activation place in this area - multiplier x 2).
“Guerrilla QRP Portable” style: 100% green activation – a half hour hiking for 3 km distance, tree limb as antenna support, operating seating under a tree. Nice view and smell of the nature.
Took part in Russian Field QRP game. Also valid for WCA and WWFF.
A total of 23 CW QSOs on 14 Mc (42 including dupes).

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

2 nd location: City park in Skopje (late afternoon activation)
Fixed outdoor portable (P) from City park in Skopje (0.5 km away from previous activation place in this area - multiplier x 2).
100% green activation – 20 minutes by bicycle. Operating seating on a bench.
Took part in IARU Contest. More heavy antenna setup – 12 m telescoping fiberglass pole.
A total of 29 CW QSOs on 7,14 and 21 Mc (30 including dupes).

RIG:
Elecraft K1 @ 5 W
12V - 1,3 Ah battery
Buldog mini paddle
40-15 m link Inv V dipole at 8m
12 m telescopic pole
Total weight: 5 kg


Vlado, Z35M/p
Z3 Portable Group # 001