Activating ZS/GP-008, Magaliesberg Nov 2025

 An easy drive up summit, perfect for the end of the day, worth 6 SOTA points

This was the last of 3 activations on 1st November, requiring no physical effort to reach the summit and rewarding with a beautiful sunset.

Access is off the R513 through a large apparently private but open gateway:

I drove through the entrance to a closed metal gate.  I was told that this is never locked, and sure enough could be easily rolled open to allow access.  No permission was necessary.

 The drive to the top was easy, on a well tarred road.  I met a couple of cars coming down, but none stopped to question my presence.

 Once on the summit there is a large activation zone on flat, rough stony grassland.  I chose a spot away from one of the masts and enjoyed 10 SSB qsos on 40 and 20m.

 

Thanks to Gerrit ZS6KF for summit access help and advice. 

 

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