I think I will be on the summit very roughly by 8:00 UTC / 10:00 CEST.
This will be the first activation of this ten-pointer, if successful.
The activation will be CW only, starting on 7.031, or, if crowded, 7.002 +/-. I will likely have time for 30m (10.118-cw) and 20m (14.060-cw). Since I will be on the Gnifetti Hut for the following week, I will only carry minimal gear, i.e. my TinySOTA station (MTR-3B), 5m carbon-fiber mast, lightweight SOTA vertical + T1 tuner and @HB9BCB EFHW with traps.
Please QRS 12 wpm.
Please spot me.
73 de Martin, DK3IT
EDIT: My callsign will be I/DK3IT/P - thanks to Mario, @DJ2MX for helping me with Italian CEPT prefixes1
Wonderful to be planning a first activation. Most chasers look to SOTAWatch Alerts to guide them on where to watch for upcoming activations - you may wish to add a Alert there to indicate your intentions - Best Wishes for a Safe Climb!
Thanks to all chasers, the activation was a success, even though I was QRV two hours later than anticipated and stated in the alert.
I stayed on the summit for more than one hour and hopefully handled every waiting chaser.
Am back safely to the beautiful Gabiet hut and enjoying a coffee before heading to the Capanna Gnifetti.
73 de Martin, DK3IT
Ps: I know I am still a lousy CW operator, but ‚SP?‘ and ‚EA?‘ should not yield DL and PA stations…