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I am living in NW Montana after 20 years of traveling the world in the Army. Looking forward to getting the summits around here activated.
PCT and CDT backpacker. Mostly a POTA guy now, but hope to get a few SOTA activations.
No activations yet, but enjoy chasing sota activations.
Amateur Radio Operator since March 1995.
Mountain Climber Since 1972.
Activator - Since 2011
Howdy! I'm a recent General licensee getting started with HF. I got into ham radio through emergency communications and also enjoy volunteering at races.
I'm just getting started with SOTA. My first activation was with the Portland Amateur Radio Club. Looking to start with summits close to Portland as I work on my setup. I have a Xiegu x6100, a Wolf River coil antenna, and an EFHW.
My husband and I are amateur radio operators. We live and work in the PNW.
We enjoy road trips and the idea of activating summits is exciting. We have a several Yaesu radios.
Husband, father, grandfather, and former Marine interested in all things HAM radio related specifically ultra portable setups for travel.
Currently I have not had to opportunity to activate any summits but as the weather continues to warm, I am hoping to get out in the next couple of weeks and explore some of the summits near me (Transistor Mt., Lookout Mt., Baldy, Gracie Pt. etc.)
Licensed as WN7DEO in 1965. As WA7DEO upgraded to Extra. 1996 changed call to K7VK.
Retired Forest Ecologist/Forest Silviculturist USFS.
Operate 160m through 70cm. New to SOTA in 2016. Love to summit scramble and wish I'd have known about SOTA years ago.
I activate and chase. Got into SOTA in 2016. Now using a KX3 and am looking forward to scrambling summits while I'm still able to. SOTA has already taken me to summits I would not have otherwise hiked. Two summits activated in and near the Bob Marshall/Scapegoat Wilderness have thrilling views, W7M/GA-084 & GA-163. My heart rate elevated when my radio was placed near large piles (fortunately old) of grizzly bear scat.
Helped with some activation's around the Mt. St. Helen's area and farther. Just thought I should sign up and truly participate.
I guess I am a chaser so far. I have a place near Mt. St. Helen's and my radio is usually on 146.520. I am up most weekends so give me a call! We have a club for the GPNF, WA7BF if you are interested please see our QRZ page. We have a VHF repeater with Allstar and autopatch, there is also a APRS and soon a GMRS repeater. Happy hunting!
Amateur radio in SW Oregon. Primarily POTA, but occasionally SOTA.
Drive up and short hikes.
I'm fairly new to ham radio and I love the outdoors. Normally, you'll find me on a climbing, hiking, biking, kayaking, or camping trip (I'm always game to meet other feral hams for activities!). Radio is a great way to connect with people and have fun on the go.
Right now, I'm really into antennas and maximizing my HT. I've never activated a summit before, but my first opportunity is right around the corner. I'm hoping to eventually be able to use homemade QRP transceivers and antennas to operate from all over the wilderness, including summits, on all of my adventures.
Licensed 2017. Enjoy portable activations. Just learning cw.
Interested in activating.
W4AK - I was first licensed in Montana, 1978. I have operated most modes through the years. Passion for HF and wire antennas.
Elekraft K2 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.
I'm a retired wildlife biologist. Now I'm a dog trainer. I was active in backpacking,rock climbing and mountaineering when I was younger. I've only got a Technician license for now.
I have not participated in SOTA activities so far. I'm interested in doing activations. My present mobile rig wont work well for this sport. I'm looking for advice on HT radios and antennas.
retired engineer, volunteer with Multnomah County. ARES, and OMSI USS Blueback 581. W7SUB.
just beginning at W7o/WV-096. Mount Sylvania. made first S2S contact on 4/11/25.
New Ham looking to get started on SOTA and other portable events. As of current, I am almost ready for 2 meter SOTA. I purchased a FaraJ 2 meter antenna and am looking at buying a telescopic mast (unless there is a tree that works). Also, just purchased a Yaesu 818 from a Discord group I am in.
As a new Ham, I am interested in both chasing and activating.
Based in Olympia.
So far I’ve chased SOTA using the PSRG remote HF station, but i should have a station at my QTH soon. Lots of SSB and just enough CW to chase.
I enjoy doing SOTA with my son, WA7OOO
2m, CW, SSB with a KX3, KH1, FT5R
Hey all. I live in Boise, ID. I enjoy hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, rafting, and skiing. My favorite areas are the Owyhees, Salmon Mountains, and the Wallowas. I’ve fallen in love with QRP operations. I work as a paramedic and firefighter, and I teach wilderness medicine course for National Outdoor Leadership School.
Clibing, skiing, hiking w/ a Elecraft KH1 (or a Xiegu X6100) and a Yaesu FT5DR