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This site is dedicated to Bunkers On The Air in The Netherlands .

For general information email the Dutch PABOTA Team

Patrick, PE2PVD, and Erwin, PA3EFR, are the first coordinators of PA-BOTA for the global WWBOTA organisation. We do not copy already existing content to this page, but we want to provide a centralised overview of links to different BOTA-related sites, primarily focussed on Dutch sites.

"A bunker is a military defense structure that provided protection from shelling and bombing. It is a covered, self-contained small defensive structure, usually built of reinforced concrete and sometimes equipped with a shelter. Bunkers usually have a specific function, such as artillery emplacement, command post or shelter. The term “bunker” comes from English and was first used in the Netherlands during World War II. Before that, the term 'group protected area' or 'kazemat' was used.” - Forten.nl quote.

The terms Pillbox and Bunker are quite often used interchangeably. Here is the overview of the main differences:

Characteristic	Pillbox	Bunker
Purpose	Small defensive post for shooting.	Wide protection against heavy attack.
Size	Small, compact.	Variable; can be large and complex.
Structure	Simple, above ground or partially buried.	Robust, often underground or heavily buried.
Facilities	Minimal (for combat only).	Can include living quarters, command posts and storage.
Historical use	Many used in WWI/WWII by infantry.	Used in modern warfare.

PABOTA PREP PAGE

Rules & Guidelines

Activator rules

All existing war bunkers and shelters are eligible for activation.
Activations must be portable or mobile, within a maximum radius of 1 km of the bunker.
After activation, upload the ADIF file in an email it to PA-BOTA Team with a photo (JPG or PNG) showing your coordinates, e.g., using a GPSMap app.
For valid HF PA-Bunker activations, contact at least 25 stations. You may continue across days or weeks if needed.
For valid VHF/UHF/SHF PA-Bunker activations, contact at least 10 stations.
Activators may submit a maximum of 5 bunkers per activation.
Activators may perform as many activations as desired.
Activators can use all legal frequencies and modes, except via repeaters or the internet, which are not permitted.

To request activator awards, email PA-BOTA Team

HINTS:

We recommend using the HAM2K POLO App. In the app, under "Bunkers on the Air," select up to 5 bunkers for each activation.
You may also use your preferred logging program, as long as it allows you to send the ADIF file.

Hunter rules

(under construction) Create an account and login on this website!
(under construction) Go to the Hunter Dashboard and fill in your worked PA-Bunkers

To request hunter awards, email PA-BOTA Team.

CLUSTER INFORMATION

(link to WWBOTA - login required)

World wide organization for Bunkers On The Air
Bunkerdag, gericht op Nederlandse bunkers
	Indicatieve Kaart Militair Erfgoed (IKME)
Stichting Bunkersite
	Bunker info Nederland
Forten, waterlinies, vestingen, bunkers