Decided to try and activate ZL-0026 as the weather was fantastic. Headed off mid-morning and arrived just after mid-day. Overlooking Auckland city. Using the FT-897d with linked dipole and decided to use 40 meters as I noted the SOTA guys had been doing well on the band. Took a couple of hours to make the contacts needed as towards the end the band became dead. Only needed one more contact to make the ten required so it was down to 80 meters during the day with a mate south of me, around 350 KMH, band was open enough to make the contact but only just although the station was 5/9 however he was having issues receiving my audio.
All in all, it was a successful activation and a great day had. Thanks to all for the contacts
Appreciated!