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Ham since 1973, SOTA nut since May 2011.
Chasing and activating. Regional manager for W7/CC, W7/WV and W7/CM.
Being in the mountains is just about my favorite way to spend time.
When I am not carrying a radio into the woods to do SOTA or support a wilderness ultra, I like to build RF gear of all sorts. I pick SOTA summits for the challenge or hike rather than the points and when I am out I really enjoy chasing other SOTA ops for S2S points.
My primary rigs are the KX2 and FT2D. I generally use endfed antennas for HF and a half-wave whip or beam for VHF/UHF. I mostly work CW on HF and FM voice on 2M.
In 2021, I put together the first Pacific Northwest Not-Quite-Fourteener to coincide with the Ham14er and Socal SOTAFest. It turned out pretty well, with more than a dozen W7W and W7O ops getting out and making a bunch of S2S contacts.
Father of 2 teenaged sons and very active in Boy Scouts. Avid backpacker, QRP CW OP, restorer of ancient Volkswagens, dirt bike rider, computer nerd, and all around nice guy =) PNWSOTA admin and host.
I went on my first SOTA activation with Rich (AC7MA) and Bill (WA7NCL) in July 2017. I was hooked! I now have a KX2 and have been going on as many activations as my schedule will allow. I mainly do CW and sometimes 2m FM.
Amateur Radio Operator since March 1995.
Mountain Climber Since 1972.
Activator - Since 2011
Originally from north Idaho, I've been living in the Portland area since 2009. I teach computer science and woodworking at Corbett High School.
Just getting into SOTA and CW. Looking to combine ADV motorcycle hobby with radio operations. I have an Elecraft KX3 and homebrew antennas.
Hello from Marysville, Washington! I first became exposed to amateur radio through my work at the National Weather Service. It took me about 13 years but I finally studied and obtained my Technician license in January 2024. I switched my assigned callsign (KK7QWK) to WX7RAW since "WX" is widely used as shorthand for "weather" and RAW are my initials.
For the moment, I can be found on 2m/70cm FM simplex and repeaters in the Puget Sound region either from my home in Marysville or on my daily commute to Seattle and back. As many do these days, I started with a Baofeng UV-5R8W and Explorer QRZ-1 and am trying to get as much out of them as I can. I'm a member of the WA7LAW – The Snohomish County Hams Club. I'd like to explore SOTA & POTA in 2024.
Professionally, I serve as the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle, WA. In this role, I serve as the primary liaison between the National Weather Service and its core partners. I hold a Master’s in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington.
I'm new to SOTA, POTA, and ham radio in general. I've always loved hiking and am looking to improve my fitness while also enjoying a new hobby.
Originally from California and moved up to Oregon. I got my license in the early 90's but haven't been very active until now. Really wanting to see how things have changed.
Just getting started. Really want to explore POTA and SOTA. Going to contribute any way I can.
Retired New Ham
New ham interested in chasing 10M.
Primary QTH is in Bishop, CA, but my wife and I have a home in Astoria, OR and spend considerable time there--planning to make it home after retirement and hope to be very active in the PNW. Right now, most of my activating is in the White Mountains (WH) and Northern deserts (ND) of W6. I hear and work lots of PNW SOTA activators at my home and S2S. Mostly CW, but I'll break out a microphone now and then. Rig is a KX2, usually running an EFHW.
Mostly CW. Enjoy activating--usually W6/ND and WH, but also do a lot of chasing. Still new at CW, but enjoying it and getting better. Rig is KX2, usually at 5 watts and usually into an EFHW.
Chaser at this time, but will like to do an activation.
Chasert this time, but will like to do an activation.
Outdoor interests include hiking, fishing, sailing and recently added SOTA & POTA.
Getting started with FT5D and IC-705 with EFHW antenna. Recently completed first activation at LC-103, Larch Mt.
14 yrs USAF (E-5) avionics tech on SR-71/U-2/KC-135, 20 yrs as IT manager.
Newcomer and new chaser only at this time. General ticket, studying for extra. I have a Yaesu FT-891 for HF/6m, Anytone AT-588V2 for 1.25m FM, Kenwood TM-D710GA for 2m/70cm FM, and Wouxon KG-UV8H HAT for 2m/70cm FM.
My range at the moment is W7W in the PL, LC, and MC regions and W7O in the NC, WV and CN regions.
They call me "Turk."
Aging dirtbag mountaineer, aiming to combine ham w/ the summits I can still drag myself up.
Activating SOTA summits since 2017 and still loving every minute (day) of it!
Typically working local peaks within 50-75 miles of my home. Have now activated peaks in Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Idaho. You can find me on VHF-fm (5 watts) and HF-ssb (10 watts).
I enjoy hiking with a purpose. Sometimes the purpose is to hold the antenna for KK7NWD. Sometimes it's talking to people with our FT5DR on 2m FM or C4FM.
I'm interested in activating and chasing the summits near Seattle.
My name is Stephen and I was originally licensed as KK7QEO. My goal was to get my license by the end of 2023.
I enjoy activating summits (SOTA) and am striving to be a shack sloth (chasing SOTA). I spend most of my time on 2M (146.580MHz) and on a local ARES net (147.320 ARRG Repeater).
I'm committed to obtaining my General license and competing with my dad to see who gets there first. Bring it, Dad!
I am presently 10 years old. Hope to catch you on the air!
73,
Stephen
First activation was W7O/CN-106
New ham. June 2022 technician's license. Upgraded to general in August.
Started doing local SOTA activations. Connecting with local SOTA people. It's awesome. I keep planning my next activation! and now taking a cw class for qrp cw activations eventually ...
I have a Yaesu 300D and hope to get a portable HF radio at some point and start doing more remote activations.
I live in Beaverton with my family. In the past I spent quite a bit of time climbing, backpacking, winter camping, back country skiing/camping. Now I do fair weather camping ;) hiking, fishing, skiing and other outdoor activies when I can get out.
New ham and want to explore doing SOTA and POTA. I really want to familiarize myself with it and maybe do some spotting, if possible on VHF and UHF.
Currently I have a Yaesu FTM 300D and some 5 watt handhelds both are VHF/UHF only. I use the Yaesu for both home base and mobile. I plan to get an HF mobile radio, maybe a Yaesu 818 or 891? Not sure yet.
Retired Electric Utility System Operator
Member of the Clark County ARES
Member of the Clark County VEC
New to this and interested in learning and participating
New ham but experienced outdoorsman. Grew up in the woods with the Scouts, and now enjoy back-country camping and travel. Any day I can get out in the woods is a good day!
Shack: IC-735 w/ OCF dipole @ ~25', IC-2200 w/ Diamond X300A @ ~30'
Mobile: Xiegu G90, FT2DR
Retired Air Traffic Controller. Recently licensed (2023) HAM.
New to SOTA. Interested in both chasing and activating.