Thursday, May 21, 2026

Activation of I/LO-195 and LO-176 May 2026

 Two straightforward summits in skiing area, 6 points each

 Staying in Boario Terme provided access to a cluster of 6 and 4 point summits, so today I planned to activate 2 of LO-330, LO-195 and LO-176.


LO-330 is close to the road and I took a look to see if it was possible to drive up the track to the top of the chair lift to only need a short hike to the top.  Un fortunately there are several clear signs allowing authorised vehicles only, and in fact the track was in too poor a condition for my small hire car.  On to the next...

 

I/LO-195 Monte Lantana sits above a skiing village.  I parked towards the top of the zig zagged roads serving skiing accommodation where a well worn path started working through the pine forrest.

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the route then turns right up a grassy bank, with an interesting looking 'dish' near the top.  I did not investigate this but it looked like some kind of reflector rather than antenna - might microwave signals be reflected round a mountain?

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The summit provides a very comfortable activation area with a pleasant wall to sit on and plenty of space for antennas.  I worked  

 

I/LO-176  

 

 

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Activation of I/LO-195 and LO-176 May 2026

 Two straightforward summits in skiing area, 6 points each   Staying in Boario Terme provided access to a cluster of 6 and 4 point summits, ...