DM/BW-042 – Rainen – 1006m

November 06, 2015: 13:45 – 14:10 UTC

Rig: KX3 / 5W, 2200mAh LiPo, Palm Pico Paddle
Ant: inverted V up 7m on a GRP Pole

32 CW QSOs on 30m.

Due to the unusual warm and sunny weather I took a day off and went hiking. Activation of three summits was planned: DM/BW-228, -038 and 042.

Rainen was the last summit of the day. It is completely covered with trees and there is no spectacular view. However, there was an open spot close to the summit and propagation seemed to be very good. Many signals were above S9.

Sheep are typical for the Schwaebische Alb.

The actual summit is hidden in the forest.

DM/BW-038 – Lemberg – 1015m

November 06, 2015: 11:50 – 12:15 UTC

Rig: KX3 / 5W, 2200mAh LiPo, Palm Pico Paddle
Ant: inverted V up 7m on a GRP Pole

33 CW QSOs on 30m.

Due to the unusual warm and sunny weather I took a day off and went hiking. Activation of three summits was planned: DM/BW-228, -038 and 042.

Lemberg was the highlight of the day. The highest summit of the Schwaebische Alb and a spectacular view from the watchtower.

Signpost at the car park…

I like the colour of the larches.

The watchtower at the top is 33m high and was built 1899.

A breathtaking panoramic view is the reward for climbing the tower.

Weichenwang, DM/BW-052, with the radar station.

The telecommunication tower on top of Plettenberg, DM/BW-046.

DM/BW-228 – Hummelsberg – 1002m

November 06, 2015: 8:50 – 9:40 UTC

Rig: KX3 / 10W, 2200mAh LiPo, Palm Pico Paddle
Ant: inverted V up 7m on a GRP Pole

52 CW QSOs on 40m, 1 CW QSO on 30m.

Due to the unusual warm and sunny weather I took a day off and went hiking. Activation of three summits was planned: DM/BW-228, -038 and 042.

Hummelsberg was the first summit and very easy to reach. A perfect starter.

The car park is very close to the summit.

The position of the activation location.

40m antenna close to the summit cross and a beautiful view while operating.