SV1GA/A - Saint Mount Atos (Mt Athos) updated: QRT
Updated: According to some sources, the SV1GA/A team was arrested and their equipment was seized. This is again unconfirmed information and we hope, that the members of the expedition are fine. We are waiting for messages from them. However, there is no trace on the bands after SV1ga/and actually.
It was exactly fifty years ago 1975, When SV1ga/and interrupted the silence and Mount Atos came to the radio amateur bands.
Religious community, which includes approximately 2000 Munich living in twenty monasteries, is on the mountain atos today in bloom. A number of new buildings and renovations have been added.
SV1GA/A
In honor 50. anniversary of the activation of the year 1975 They were the original organizers: Aris, Sv1ga, A Martti, OH2BH, invited, to return to the mountain atos along with Adrian, KO8SCA, error, YO8ww a Nikom, Oh2gek.
Authorization for radio amateur broadcasting from the Atos mountain allows you to broadcast during 10 days, which means, that will be on the bands up to 3. February 2025. There is approximately in the logo 10 000 connections and broadcast on multiple bands including 160 m and satellite QO-100. Yesterday they realized the first record of the logo on ClubLog and activated OQRS.
Currently installing the latest band antennas 80 so you won't have to list this 60 m. Alert, that all operations in FT8 mode takes place in Fox/Hound mode, While using the latest version of the software WSJT-X (version 2.7 RC8).
They would like to believe, that this Activation of Mount Atos is just the first step to opening the door for the next teams, that could activate this desired radio amateur site. Their goal is to show, that radio amateur dx expeditions have no negative impact on monastic life on the holy mountain. On the contrary, They create positive ties and allow three million radio amateurs around the world to see this wonderful and peaceful place with other eyes.
All returns from DX expedition SV1GA/A are donated to the monastery on the Mount Atos to support their efforts to restore and maintain historical monuments at the Holy Mountain - Contribute here.
Saint Mount Atos
Saint Mount Atos, Also known as the monastic Republic of ATOS, is a unique autonomous area in Greece, which is located on the chalkidiki peninsula. This spiritual center of Orthodox Christianity is home to approximately 20 monasteries and more than 2000 Munich. Atos, also referred to as “Garden of the Mother of God,” It has more than a thousand years of history and preserves unique traditions.
Access to the peninsula is strictly regulated and women's entry is prohibited, In order to preserve the spiritual atmosphere. The area is known for the beautiful nature, Monastery architecture and rich collections of icons, manuscripts and works of art. Mount Atos is entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is a place of peace, spiritual meditation and invaluable historical importance.
