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Lauren Ciurca
W7W/WV

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.

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Krista
W7O

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.

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Bill Reichlin
W7W

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.)

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Larry Bever
Lower Columbia (W7W/LC-xxx)

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!

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Zach Larson
W7O/SC

Amateur radio in SW Oregon. Primarily POTA, but occasionally SOTA.

Drive up and short hikes.

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Ryan Abbott
W7O/WV

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.

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John O'Brien
W7W

TBD

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CARL PUCKETT
W7O

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.

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Dave Vesely
W7O/CC

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.

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Ken
W7O/WV

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.

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Adam Lindsay
W7W/SN

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.

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Todd Bevans
W7I

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

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Daniel
W7I/NP

Just starting out...

Just starting out...

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John Noren
W7W

Outdoors oriented

Just getting started.

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Dan Brazelton
W7O/WV

Dad, small business owner, new ham

Using SOTA to get out of the house, learn how to set up antenna's and just get out there.

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Ron Colton
W7W

With retirement, I am renewing my outdoor fun life. This includes off roading, overlanding, and hiking. Recently got interested in HAM radio and then I found SOTA!!!

I plan to be an activator. For UHF / VHF using a FT 60 HT and role up J pole. For HF will be trying EFHW from PackTenna and WRC and 72 inch whip. Radio is an Xiegu g90

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Michael Shea
W7W

Less than a year as a Ham. Enjoy POTA and SOTA.

Chase

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Pat Fortino
W7I/ER

I like any SOTA activation, but especially like summits that have never been activated, and we have a LOT of those in my region and surrounding regions. I have an IC705 and a KX2 and use a multi-band end fed, a linked dipole, and a random wire, and for a mast I use an ebay carbon fiber fishing pole. Works wonders.

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Ed Baigrie
W7W/LC

I enjoy spending time outdoors and learning new skills. SOTA seems like a great combination.

Currently hold technician license but aiming to get general in the next 2 months. My goal is to mostly activate but also chase, to start with I have a Xiegu G90 (would like to get something more compact once I get started) with Packtenna EFHW for HF and a Yaesu FT3D for 2m.

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GLEN SAAMANEN
VE7

B.C.Ham radio operator

I activate SOTA in B.C. Canada and hope to hit more this year.