DG4O/P

DARC VHF/UHF/SHF Contest – May 2025

I took part as DG4O/P in the DARC VHF/UHF/SHF Contest on May 3–4, 2025, operating portable from Vollrather Höhe (approx. 170 m ASL, JO31HB). My setup: 100 W with an Icom IC-9700, powered by a 65Ah LiFePO4 battery, and a 4-element Yagi.

I logged 125 QSOs during the contest. The updated Top 10 DX contacts are:

OK1KCR (JN79vs) – 658.3 km
OE5LHM/P (JN78cn) – 605.8 km
OL3Z (JN79fx) – 560.9 km
F5FNY/P (JN36bp) – 492.4 km
HB9GF (JN36qw) – 461.9 km
HB9KAB (JN37wa) – 458.4 km
DK1KC/P (JN58qh) – 455.9 km
G4PIQ (JO02od) – 389.1 km
TM5R (JN19bq) – 350.9 km
DJ9MC (JN48wv) – 333.1 km
Average distance: 143.9 km

Longest distance: 658.3 km (OK1KCR, JN79vs)

Total distance: 8,920.6 km

Thanks to everyone for the great contacts!

UKW-Contest Mai 2025 - Endergebnis

Vollrather Höhe - path profile analysis

Vollrather Höhe is an artificial hill located near Grevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It rises to about 198 meters (650 feet) above sea level and is part of a former brown coal mining site, created from excavated material (a spoil tip). The site is now a popular spot for hiking, cycling, and panoramic views over the Rhenish lignite mining area. It features wind turbines and offers excellent elevation for radio operators and photographers.