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Activated my first summit in May 2020 and had a great time. SOTA is a wonderful part of the world's greatest hobby!
Activated first summit in May 2020. Gear is KX3 or MTR3B with SOTABeams linked dipole or end-fed wire antenna.
Helicopter pilot by trade, interests: acoustic guitar, hiking, backcountry skiing, bow hunting, and more…life is short, get some!
I have not done SOTA yet, but as you can see in my interests, I’m in the mountains a lot here in Montana. My Son also recently became a Ham/General. So we plan to do SOTA together. And hopefully by backcountry skiing in winter as well.
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
Soon to be retired...
Chasing, so far. Want to start activating around Victoria.
Retired fire service. Amateur Radio Operator since 1990.
I recently answered several activators on 2 meters from my home QTH in Prineville, Oregon. I would like to get more involved with both chasing and activating.
Enjoy mountaintops for both recreation and as a career in public safety/commercial Land Mobile Radio and microwave technical services business. Driving, hiking, snowcating or riding a helicopter to mountaintops never gets old!
Semi-retired now and have more time to play ham radio while on mountaintops. I've been on hundreds of radio sites while working in Alaska, Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming since 1979. Figured it was about time to slowdown a little, brings some extra radio gear and make some SOTA contacts while taking in the views.
Present goal is to activate restricted SOTA summits that have collocated radio sites that I either have access to or know someone that does in order to gain approval.
Hi! I’ve been active in HAM radio and SOTA as of January 2023. Excited to have a reason to get in more exploration of the state, learn more about radio and meet like minded folks at the same time. My call sign used to belong to my grandmother.
Only done peak activations so far, as I am only able to have a handheld at home and not been able to chase successfully yet.
New CW op. Hoping to chase some SOTAs.
Would like to chase. Might activate some day.
Love being outdoors. I recently retired from my veterinary practice so I hope to be out and about more!
I got started with radio for use while off roading. Then I found out about SOTA! Yay a new hobby!
Avid hiker and trail runner.
Just getting into SOTA.
love the outdoors and this may get me there
I am literally just starting out
Retired Marine enjoying another hobby.
Climb what I can within my capabilities. Currently have a VX_6 and 891.
I have been licensed since 1994 and climbing mountains since 1997. Other hobbies include camping, kayaking, and canyoneering. My wife and daughter both have their license and mostly enjoy accompanying me on my adventures.
My portable equipment includes HF and VHF/UHF radios and antennas- IC-V86, KX2, FT-891, and IC-705. I prefer to find remote peaks that require some fun driving and/or bush whacking. My wife (KE7HUP) usually joins me on my adventures and will provide an extra contact for those in need.
I started re-learning Morse code in November ‘23. Mostly using CW as a chaser, but I plan to try some all CW SOTA activations soon.
My first taste of mountaineering and radio was a VHF contests from Mt Hood and South Sister, but that was before SOTA was started.
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.
Mountaineer / cyclist
SOTA by bike, ski, foot, and truck.
Graphic Designer for a rafting/kayaking/paddlesports company based in Idaho.
New to SOTA (and HAM in general). Avid hiker, backpacker, cyclist—looking to incorporate SOTA into outdoor experiences throughout the PNW.