🐄 Chaos in Kosovo! Z68YL & Z68OM DXpedition Faces “Jurassic” Antenna Trouble

Date: May 23, 2025
Location: Republic of Kosovo
Operators: Anne, OH2YL (Z68YL) & Marko, OH2LGW (Z68OM)
Activity Dates: May 20–30, 2025
Bands/Modes: 160–10m; CW, SSB & FT8

DXpedition Update – May 23:
In what the team humorously dubbed “Jurassic Park Strikes Back in the Countryside,” the Z68YL & Z68OM operation encountered a massive — and unexpected — challenge. A herd of 50 cows stormed through their antenna field, toppling guy wires and chomping through feedlines “like tasty licorice.” Soon after, 50 sheep were spotted prowling suspiciously near the setup. 🐑

Despite the barnyard drama, nearly 3,000 QSOs have already been logged. The team remains in high spirits, working with local landowners to get back on the air quickly.

Operational Notes:

• Power: 500W on multiple bands.

• QSL: LoTW uploads daily — free of charge!

• Equipment: 2x FTDX10, Elecraft K3, and SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amps.

• Antennas: EFHW-8010-1K, 30–10m vertical (still pending), 60m dipole, and 160m inverted-L.

Tracking: Follow their live progress on Club Log LiveStream.

With more band activity expected soon, this DXpedition is still full steam ahead — assuming no more hoofed interruptions!