People who wish to receive the PNW SOTA Newsletter

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Gerard Price "Jerry"
W7M

Licensed as a ham operator for Fifty years but inactive since 1986. Interested in constructing antennas for HF. Getting back on the air.

I want to chase SOTA contacts. I use a ICOM 718 with a end fed 133 foot antenna. It is vertically polarized.

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Robert Sartore
W7W

Still a new HAM, loving every aspect! I enjoy APRS, Winlink and Ragchewing. Been active on 2/70cm and just got a HF rig to learn about the true Radio!
I’ve been into electronics since a kid, and have a background in car audio/Security and offroad vehicles and accessories.

New to SOTA. Starting out with a Yaesu FT-818, 16ah LiFePo4, Z-817, BuddiePole Deluxe Long.

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Michael
W7W

I used to like scuba diving, now I like radios and other stuff.

I have no SOTA experience. I have a couple of dual band HTs.

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MacNeil Fransen
W7W/RS-Rainier-Salish

Ski mountaineer, Ham

Ski mountaineering

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Steve Schenk
W7W

Introduced to amateur radio in the Fall of 2018, I’m a relative newcomer to the hobby and have jumped in with both feet. My current interests include CW, QRP and SOTA, though I haven’t yet activated any summits. Hopefully that changes soon!

I haven’t activated yet, but I have two rigs—a QCX 40m and an FT-818 for CW in addition to a Yaesu HT + roll-up j-pole that I will use for FM activations. I do like trail running so intend to keep my pack nice and light.

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Jason Martin
W7W/KG

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Primarily a chaser for now as my HF rig is not really portable (yet!).

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CARL PUCKETT
W7O

Amateur Extra - first licensed in 1978. Operated most modes through the years. Passion for HF and wire antennas.

Elekraft KX2 owner. I am also HF mobile. My son (KA7UFO), and I met you atop Bald Peak park, near Newberg, Oregon last weekend. Interested in the regional SOTA activities.

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Austin Puckett
W7O/WV

Technician Class interested in SOTA activities in the PNW region.

Operate at remote locations with my father on HF.

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Danny Teachman
W7W

Retired professor with MS

chase

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Denis Kieft
W7W/LC

ham, licensed general

Activate

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Neil Olsen
W7O/CS

I love the view from high elevations, especially when accompanied by family.
Day job: FP MD.
Married, 5 kids. Distance runner.

My Elmer, k7gt told me about this. I hike a fair bit, have have been known to carry a lightweight HT (baofeng- judge me if you must) and want to help him get points.

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Michael Denniston
W7O

Love outdoors, offroading, overlanding.

None yet.

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Frank
W7W

new to ham, been hiking for a few years. Makes sense to combine them i guess

mostly activate, have a 8 watt hand held with a couple of custom antennas for now

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Edmond Ryan
W7W

Graham WA, New to SOTA, learning CW.

Chasing, summits planned

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Brooke Burdick
W7W

I enjoy hiking and backpacking. I recently received my General license and look forward to doing SOTA with a portable HF radio.

Currently interested in activating on 2M. I am new to SOTA and am a member of the Island County Amateur Radio Club.

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Gary Rayor
W7O

New ham, old climber

Introduced to SOTA by W6PZA on Paulina Peak

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Jeff Lindberg
W7O

New HAM and love the outdoors. Hiking and camping in the Mt Hood National Forest.

Looking to activate new summits in my area. UV-50 and a J-pole on 2m/70cm to start.

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Chris Lucier
W7W

I am a Pilot, Dive instructor, and Ham Radio enthusiast, I got into Ham radio to track my aircraft via APRS and to track High Powered Rockets, yet I keep finding new things to do with HAM

Just getting started, as I head toward 50 I want to keep myself in shape by being an activator.

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Bob Kimbrell
W7W

I've participated in SOTA in the past and now, after moving to the northwest from the midwest, I am looking forward to some PNW adventures.

Recently activated Burch Mountain on VHF near my home in East Wenatchee, WA. I'm trying to get a feel for my new area. I activate with a KX3 and a wire vertical. Chasing from home has not been very good because of local terrain. Bring on the sunspots!

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Andy
W7O/WV

Oregon native. Just a little outdoor-crazy.

It's all new to me. Not much gear yet, just a Yaesu 5w ht for summits.