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Bracknell ARC POTA at Ashenbury Park
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POTA DX from Ashenbury Park (GB-4654)

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The Bracknell Amateur Radio Club (BARC) successfully completed a fantastic Parks On The Air
(POTA) activation on Sunday 2nd Nov, setting up two stations at GB-4654 Ashenbury Park.

The sunny afternoon proved to be an excellent opportunity to test our portable setups and reach
out to the wider amateur radio community, delivering a truly global performance!

Mission Accomplished

72 DX Contacts Logged
The activation was a huge success, with operators logging a grand total of 72 Quality QSOs
(Contacts). Our signal truly travelled far and wide, demonstrating excellent propagation across
multiple bands.

Statistics

  • POTA Park Ref – GB-4654 (Ashenbury Park)
  • Total QSOs – 72
  • Bands Used – 15m, 20m, 40m
  • DX Report: From UK to Venezuela!

The highlight of the day was the incredible DX (Distance) we managed to achieve. Operators worked stations right across the Atlantic, proving the strength of the setup under the current band conditions.

Notable DX contacts included:

  • USA (Fantastic to cross the pond!)
  • Venezuela (A rare and exciting log!)
  • Gran Canaria (Always a pleasure to reach the Canary Islands)
  • Finland & 🇸🇪 Sweden (Excellent Nordic contacts)
  • Central Europe (A host of contacts across the continent)
  • UK (Solid domestic contacts and park hunters)

The 15m and 20m bands were particularly productive for the long-haul contacts, while 40m
provided reliable local and European QSOs as the afternoon progressed

Thank You to Our Hunters and Operators

A big thank you to all the BARC members who came out to set up, operate, and log the contacts.
The team effort ensured a smooth and highly productive day on the air.

We also extend our gratitude to everyone who hunted us down and made a contact, your signal
makes these events a success!

Did you log us from Ashenbury Park today?

We’d love to hear about your experience and signal reports! Feel free to leave a comment below or send your report via the club’s contact page.
We look forward to our next portable operation!

Keep an eye on the club calendar for the date and location of the next BARC POTA activation