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Retired operator with a long history of communications minus the AM/FM station engineer tack on the resume. Love the hobby, the clubs people and activity. There is not much for old Engineers with no place to go, and I’m here. Look forward to meeting everyone on all the bands!
DX SOTA?
I enjoy amateur radio, and have an interest in all things electrical.
New to SOTA
Obtained my license some time ago but one thing lead to another and I was away from Ham for many many years. Now I want to combine Amateur radio with another passion hiking. SOTA is it.
Have yet to activate my first peak.
Recent ham who loves SOTA activations.
I mostly do FM activations though it can get challenging on some peaks. I have also been playing SSB but its really hit or miss for me.
New to ham radio, but enjoy backpacking. Slowed down on the rock and ice climbing. Past president of the Spokane Mountaineers.
Studying for my General and scouting potential SOTA summits.
I am a SOTA activator from Colorado, moving to Idaho. Looking forward to joining the W7I activators!
I mostly do SSB and but can do CW. I 3D print a lot of my SOTA gear and enjoy the challenge of ultralite backpacking as well.
Licensed since 1977. Just began working on learning CW a few years ago when I became interested in SOTA. Living in Illinois I chase much more than I am able to activate!
I have activated in IL, MO, and AR. Primary radio is an Elecraft KX-2 used with end-fed wires or a linked dipole. I also have an MTR-3B. My first exposure to SOTA was through John N0EVH, the MO SOTA manager. He took me on a few activations in MO one year before the Ozarkcon QRP convention.
I have been both alpine and rock climbing for over 25 years. This includes many of the Cascade volcanos and rock climbs up to 5.12b. I'm currently working on collecting the 50 state high points as well as checking off all of the Colorado 14ers.
For activations I normally carry a Yaesu FT-2DR, an Elecraft KX-2, and a wire of some sort. I will vary the mast and wire configuration depending on the length of the approach and the conditions I expect to find on the summit.
TBD
I am 54 years old and disabled. I currently have a Technician license and try to stay active with ham radio on a daily basis.
My only current SOTA experience is chasing my son W7LHT and his friend K7FOP while they activate.
SOTA Washington State Association Manager
I'm just getting started using my KX3 in the outdoors. SOTA is a wonderful excuse to breathe mountain air.
Licensed for 35 years. Retired
None yet. I'm still working on the procedure. I will be using a Youkits hb_1b into an end fed wire with a sota tuner.
Long time on again-off again ham. Very casual operator. Father, grandfather, husband, pinata. Gardener, hunter.
Ft 817, several different antenna possibilities. Would like to chase and activate, perhaps meet with others operators for coffee.
Skagit County based SOTA activator
By hike, bike, or climb
Family man
Mostly local 2m activations. Lately I have been using CW on 20, 30, & 40m for more remote activations.
Everything is /p, no ham shack for now.
Retired USCG Electronics Tech., Retired Director of IT - City of Coos Bay, Oregon, Retired College Instructor - Computer Science & Electronics, Licensed in 1999
Just getting started. Will probably use an IC-7062G for SOTA, homebrew wire antenna. Hope to get proficient enough in CW to use CW during activation. Will begin by chasing SOTA activations and then try activating.
I've been hamming since 1977. Ham Radio has been a continual passion for me. I am not a great contester or extremely skilled in electronic applications. However, I have more fun than I should, just dabbling and learning. My mode of preference is CW- 90%, but I always enjoy a good rag chew on SSB or CW. I operate mainly HF. VHF Repeaters don't do too much for me, but I have a few friends that I keep in contact on 52 simplex here in the Bitterroot Valley of MT.
I have only been active with SOTA since June of 2020. I've really had lots of fun chasing the Activators. I have only done one activation but plan more next year. Lots of summits here in MT. I like to use an EFHW for 40 or 80 with a 49:1 xformer with a fiberglass telescoping pole about 17 feet. There's always a few trees around too. My 1st SOTA activation video is on my website or via QRZ.
outdoor enthusiast, radio nut and dad
I enjoy SOTA when I can. It is a rewarding blend of amature radio,outdoors and comradery. The emphasis on small equipment and low power is fun as well. I recently started learning cw and experimenting with HB antennas that are portable. Thanks for your interest in SOTA it is a lot of fun! i hope to hear you on a summit.