Only 500 QSOs

The propagation is bad. Only 500 QSOs is done. I wonder if bringing of 50 kg gears is worth that. The only slight and short opening to EU and NA was yesterday. I am mainly calling CQ, self-spotting and, in the meantime, working JA.

"No propagation" reason, hihi

Hexbeam up - bands down...

The issue of lack of space for Hexbeam has been solved due to the kindness of neighbor. Mr Vik, owner of the property next to my villa was kind to allow to put the Hexbeam on his land.
Antenna is up but bands are totally closed. I made only few QSOs with JAs on 15m.
Have to believe that next days will be better.

Already on Siargao

Arrived to Siargao. 40m vertical already up. Hexbeam is waiting for tomorrow however it can't be easy - very limited room for antennas.

Antenna bag sent to Siargao

Last night, just after arrival to Manila I sent by Cebu Pacific cargo my heavy antenna bag to Siargao. I hope it will wait me when I come there tomorrow.

On the way to Philippines

We are on the way to Siargao. At the moment waiting, in NRT, for ANA flight to MNL. Hope to be on air according the schedule.

Equipment checked and ready

All equipment is checked. Mast, fiber pole and antennas are already packed. All together about 50kg... Heavy as for one man "expedition". Fortunately, I do not need too much clothes. Just few t-shirts, hihi.