I had previously worked  BU2AI for the first ever QSO between Iceland and Taiwan on Top Band.

Laci, HA0NAR  was operating as FW0NAR on 30M from the “Kingdom of Uvea” on  Wallis Island when I heard him very weak, actually barely audible –  as can be heard from the recording.

This is an all time new country for me, I don´t recall ever hearing a station from Wallis & Futuna before.

Download audio file (FW0NAR_30M_QSO_TF4M.mp3)

I used my JA Rhombic to blast through the pileup (at the start of the recording) and a DX PIG shows up at the end of the recording by tuning up on the DX frequency.   The recording is in stereo, with both sides of the split operation.  I can not imagine a lesser antenna making this QSO possible.   Here is another look at the DX PIG.

Centuries ago, cannibalism was the norm in these parts and I have met people from Polynesia who would pinch my arms and sides to check if I was fit to eat – I believe I was approved    Foreigners are commonly referred to as ´long pigs´.

The photo below is linked from the web site of south-images.com and shows the preparation of a Polynesian feast.

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This confirms the first ever and only contact made between the Philippines and Iceland on 160 Meters.

Long live the Arctic King !

This is a recording of our QSO on 160 Meters.

Download audio file (V5-DK1CE_160.mp3)

Note:  I have discovered that the recording audio leads from my transceiver were in the wrong sockets.   Since I have not touched these for months, since installation at least, it appears that the mischievous Elves of Otradalur may be to blame.   From now on both channels should be present in the recordings.

The Arctic King once again showed his tremendous power.

According to this they are even using Rhombics for their operations!

This is my country #176 Worked on Top Band.

I had been listening to Kevin for a long time and was able to make the QSO with him on a QSB peak.

Download audio file (KL7KY_1601.mp3)