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Still primarily SSB, especially when summit time is an issue. But CW is coming along . . . QRS S S S S . . .
I love to activate summits. I don't chase much, just when I'm around the shack and have a chance for a QSO with one of my friends on the summit. All of my "chaser" points are from Summit to Summit contacts. So far, all of my summits have been in Utah, and most of the first activations, as most summits in Utah haven't been activated yet! My SOTA rig is an FT-857, powered by a 4.2ah LiFE battery pack. My antenna is a homebrew link dipole, and I use either a 28 foot Jackite pole or a 7m (21 foot) carbon fiber mast. I like to operate both CW and SSB. I'm new to CW as of 2015.
I'm just getting started out with SOTA, so if you hear me on the air or see me on the trail any pointers are welcome!
I got into Ham radio mainly to have a hobby that I can do while doing other activities like hiking, camping, kayaking, and climbing. SOTA was the perfect fit.
TBD
Just getting started in ham radio --- the SOTA way. When not activating a peak I enjoy 'extreme' knitting on the summits.
Summit-to-summit contacts and first time activations are fun!
You can see some info about me on qrz.com. I love to hike and get outdoors generally, and look forward to more SOTA activities.
TBD
Active walker and hiker. Enjoy getting out in all kinds of weather
Just getting into the sport. Currently I'm just running a small HT but I am considering a portable HF to do more challenging summits
Recently got re-energized in Amateur Radio after a 15 year break. I love VHF Weak Signal work, and currently have a pretty minimal (Cheap) homebrew and boat anchor radio collection.
I am a Ten Meter fan (when it's open) and enjoy nets and VHF Simplex FM and SSB
I have heard a few Simplex FM Calls recently and intend to pull the trigger and try it!
First licensed in about 1960 as a novice in South Dakota. Have held ham tickets also in Florida, Georgia, and the Philippines. Am a retired Professor Emeritus in entomology at Montana State University.
Other interests include old cars, Harleys, camping, riding atvs, bearded dragons, and taking care of grandkids.
I have activated five new sites so far. Have done a moderate amount of chasing. Favorite portable rig is a KX3, although I have built several MTR and ATS qrp rigs. Operate mostly 20m cw. Base station is a Hygain tribander. Few prominences in MT have trails, and old trails shown on topo maps usually do not exist. My main objective is to see new country, and SOTA gives me an excuse for wandering about.
I like the thrill of the hike. I use my husband's radio gear. I think it's black :) I usually sit back and relax while he sets it all up.
But seriously, I enjoy hiking and snowshoeing with my husband, Dan (KK7DS) in the Columbia gorge, Oregon coast, central Oregon, etc. We typically set up on 20m using a buddiple versatee vertical and a Yaesu FT-817 or sometimes an Icom IC-7000.
Live in NE Oregon and like to activate SOTA peaks whenever possible. KX-3, Jackite end feed dipole for 20 meters.
Retired Fire Chief. Have been a Ham over 20 years and love the challenge of chasing SOTA, and DX.
Enjoy chasing SOTA, as I am now to old (over 70) to hike the trails as I did in the good old days. I have a modest station with an Icom 7410 & Icom 718 feeding many different ants from verticals (12, 15, 17M) to wires (10 thru 80M)and beams (2, 10, 20M) on a 72ft tower. I enjoy the family atmosphere of SOTA. You are not just a call sign, you are a name, a friend.