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Licensed in about 1977. Passed Extra exam in 1988 with 21 WPM CW. Main interest QRP CW. Best; Japan on 15M CW with 1/2 watt. Hobbies amateur radio, astronomy (Celestron 9.25" SCT and Celestron NexStar5SE), hiking, camping. Home Station; Kenwood TS590SG, MFJ-949 Tuner, 160m dipole, 80M OCFD, 30M OCFD, Kenwood TMV71 with Diamond 510 vertical. SOTA / Portable; Yaesu FT817ND, Hendricks PFR3B Kit (I built it in 2017) MFJ16010 Tuner, LDG Z817 Tuner, 58 foot wire. SKCC # 7735
Mostly chasing, Some activating. Have gotten over 1000 chaser points now so starting to do more activating. I have a Yaesu FT817nD, but most activations have been done with a Hendricks PFR3B that I built a little over a year ago. HF antenna is a 35 foot random wire for the PFR, which it tunes on all bands. With the 817 I use a MFJ 16010 tuner and a 58 foot wire. That works on everything from 160 through 6 meters even though the tuner isnt meant for 6. For 2 meters I either use the 817 or a FT60 and the antenna is a dipole that can go horizontal or vertical. Ive done a half a dozen activations, mostly one pointers, but I think Im happy with my equipment list finally. Takes a while to whittle away at it and figure out what you like and what works for you.
I live in beautiful North Vancouver, B.C. and just got my license in August 2019. Looking at starting SOTA next spring and need to get ready!
Nothing yet. I'll update this when I get there.
I'm slowly activating peaks as I have time. My climbing partner, KJ7RTO and I are trying to activate as many unactivated peaks as possible.
Now known as KE7B
Primarily interested in activating but will chase here and there. Planning to work on only 2m with my handheld at 5w or less.
I have been active in ham radio since 1993. I've held three different callsigns since that time, the final being K4MTW. My Station consists of a Yaesu FT DX10, FT857d and a number of different antennas.
I would like to chase summits. I haven't tried an activation but would like to one day. I currently have a fixed station consisting of a Yaesu FTDX10, Yaesu FT857d. I have a modified G5RV and end fed antennas as well as a 4BTV vertical. I do operate as a POTA hunter and would love to chase SOTA.
Please see my QRZ page
I've only done a handful of SOTA activations but I've been sporadically participating in SOTA for almost two years. I use a KX2, with a KXPA100 at home and for many POTA activations. In the field I have a couple bottom-loaded verticals to choose from as well as several homebuilt wire antennas. At home I have a G5RV configured as an inverted V with the center about 50 feet off the ground.
It's been fun to see what 10 W can get you with a little elevation. I'm excited to keep exploring with my KX2.
Recently moved to the PNW from Southern California
Technician Class License since 2014
ARES Emergency Communicator - Level 2 - supporting hospitals and the Red Cross
ARRL EC-001/FEMA IS-100/200/700/800
Infraguard
Net Control Operator and Race Support experience
Winlink & DMR enabled
Scanner Enthusiast
Stumbled in by chance 9/3/2022 while on a walk through Cooper Mountain Nature Park Contact with KK6CN & K7ATN. Happy to be here!
Just started in the HAM world here earlier this year. Interested in SOTA, AMSAT and just learning about everything this hobby has to offer.
As the weather is getting nicer and the snow is melting away, my goal is to hit as many local area summits this year and expand my knowledge of my gear and HAM radio
A relatively new General. Hiker & hunter who would like to marry my interest in exploring new ground with the amateur radio service.
Primarily interest in activating. Likely to start with 2m HT and a roll-up antenna but very interested in 6m especially in Sporadic-E season. Want to get a feel for SOTA then invest in HF.
Native of the U.K. now living in Central Oregon
Ineteresting in getting into activation. I'm a hiker and enjoy ADV bikes. I'm working on putting together my mobile kit
BSN RN
Activate, Chase, Currently Yeasu FTD3R, UV5R Baofeng, Kenwood D710GA in my rig. Hoping to obtain an elecraft KX2 and start really experimenting with antennas and utilizing my general liscence.
Licensed since 2020. Heavily active in portable operations and mountain topping.
I am new to SOTA.
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.
Scoutleader and outdoor enthusiast. Work with technology in government sector.
Typically attempt to activate during recreational hikes on Scout outings.
Old man, ham since '68. Chase DX, SOTA, POTA, SKCC and just like to ragchew at times. Also an active Quilter when not on the radio chasing. Did some activations before COVID but none since.
Mostly chasing now. Have not done many activations since COVID came about. Use a KX3, EFHW, dipole or a Vertical on a portable mast. Have done a lot of NC mountains before I got involved in SOTA activities. Now waiting to hit the summits again.
