People who wish to receive the PNW SOTA Newsletter
Working in Portland metro area, doing parks and summits as I can around an odd work schedule and two small children.
Running an FT-891 with an EFHW and some light masts. Only done a few summits in SE Oregon when we didn't draw any deer tags but still wanted the trip. Mostly get summit chases when I sneak in a POTA activation.
High-tech/Low-tech PNW Dad
I haven't done any SOTA yet.
Been ham since 1980, recently started chasing for SOTA (got my first sloth summer of 23), hope to start activating soon.
So far it is mostly chasing, I do have all my equipment to start activating.
I'm a flight paramedic with interests in the outdoors from off-roading camping, winter sports, hiking, and emergency preparedness.
I haven't performed any SOTA activities yet, but I'm gathering information to start.
New Ham, looking into everything I can do with my tech
I just like tuning in to other activations. I use a 2m HT
I got licensed in February 2023 and have been slowly expanding my interests in ham radio outward.
Chasing for the moment from my home QTH—maybe activating later?
I'm retired from a career in Fire/EMS and love the out of doors. I obtained a General Ham license in March of 2023 and the Technician license a month before in February 2023. SOTA caught my attention and has inspired me to operate outside. I live in central Oregon and there are many SOTA peaks here. I've activated a few SOTA peaks on 2M FM and am working to expand into HF SSB phone mode. I chase operators whenever I'm monitoring. I hope to connect with you on the Air! -Darrell
I'm currently activating nearby summits with 2m HT using an extendable whip or 3 element Yagi antennas. I'm planning to expand to HF SSB phone mode. I chase whenever I'm monitoring and hear a station calling CQ for SOTA. I also monitor SOTA Goat alerts for 2m in my region.
Ham radio operator located in Central Oregon. Thinking about getting started in SOTA.
Interested in possibly becoming an activator. Enjoy casually chasing SOTA.
Live in Bend, OR. Technician for a couple of years now. Started studying for my general. Learning CW. On waiting list for QRP Labs QMX!
None yet....
I am a extra class and have a icom7300 and a wire antenna.
I am also a mentor our local Areas work with the local police and fire department.
I am married have 2 adult daughters and 3 grandchildren.
I love rag chewing and chasing dx and a bit of contesting as well.
I haven’t worked any SOTA as yet but am planning on doing so in the springtime.
First licensed in 1974, always lived in Idaho but sometimes you'll hear me remote from another part of the country.
I started my SOTA activities as a chaser on June 4th of 2016. A local friend of mine (K7MK) was the activator on that day and I've been chasing his summits (and many others) ever since. In February of 2020 I decided to see what the activation side of SOTA was all about , so I put in an order for an Elecraft KX2. My first activation happened on March 16, 2020 on W7I/BC-064 where I racked up 22 CW QSOs giving me 9 points, plus an S2S QSO. Fun times are ahead!
First licensed in 1983, I have lived in the Columbia River Gorge for 11 years.
Getting in shape and looking forward to getting started. I have a Xiegu G-90 and am looking to get something a little more compact.
Scout, long-time hiker and recent ham radio enthusiast, security researcher @ Intel. If you'd like to join me for an activation, or have a question about a summit I've gone up, please reach out to me!
CW and FM operator, mostly 20 and 2 meters. Interested in 2m distance and long distance 20m. Big on volcanoes and pretty views. Based in Portland, but I'm in Seattle enough to activate up there from time to time. I'm a fan of building kits and convincing people to join SOTA.
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.
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST AND FASCINATED BY THE WORLD OF RADIO COMMUNICATION. LOVER OF THE PNW AND ALL THE BEAUTY AND VARIETY IT HAS TO OFFER. LOCATED IN SW WASHINGTON STATE.
I'D LIKE TO BOTH ACTIVATE AND CHASE.
75 yr. old man been a ham since 2003 and recently got into CW and really enjoying it. Live in the Bitterroot Valley, in Montana, 30 miles south of Missoula. Also do Pota activations. Currently taking courses with the CWAcademy which has been a tremendous help. Hope to see you on the air.
Just now signing up. Have been doing Pota activations for a month and now wish to try my hand at SOTA since I live in a mountainous. My base station is a Yaesu 450D fitted with a 43' high OCF dipole. Will start by chasing but really want to activate as soon as I become confident in the program.
QTH is N. Idaho. QRQ alki.
I like to activate with my KX2 and modified Super Antenna.
New ham and avid hiker.
Interested in chasing and activating with a simple 2m/70cm HT.
New to Ham and the POTA and SOTA programs are primarily responsible for getting me to test and become licensed. I live in Ontario and Lakeside, Oregon for most of the year. I winter in Arizona.
Retired and loving life!
Being new to HAM, I've jumped in with both feet. I purchased all new ICOM radios, IC-7300, IC-705 and the ID-4100. I am currently on two Search and Rescue teams and primarily do technical rescue operations. I am an avid motorcycle rider and spend much time camping.