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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.

I work as a paramedic and enjoy doing volunteer search & rescue. I'm into skiing, mountaineering, hiking, running, and hangin out with the cat.

I've been doing some 2m activations, hoping to add 10m soon and learning CW.

Ham since 1973, SOTA nut since May 2011.

Chasing and activating. Regional manager for W7/CC, W7/WV and W7/CM.

After a thirty year break from commercial radio, Tom is back on the air as a Ham. He is currently uses an ICOM 7300 with a vertical antenna, and interested in QRP radios and tinkers with an ICOM 705 and Elecraft KX3 as portable devices. He recently upgraded to Extra Class in February 2012, and is interested primarly in Phone, DStar, digital and emergency communications. He enjoys helping in public events and currently volunteers with the Blaine Auxillary Communications Service (Blaine Police Department) and Whatcom County Auxillary Communications Service (Whatcom County Sheriff's Office) Recently assisted Snohomish County, Washington during the Oso landslide by manning the EOC in Everett March of 2014 as a communications operator. Much to my surprise I was awarded an ARRL certificate and a letter from our Governor for our assistance in the Oso slide effort in 2014.

I ma just now getting started

Licensed since early 90's, only active on HF past few years. Love operating POTA and exploring back roads in the PNW!

Tell your dog I said hi!

Love the thrill of long distance VHF QRP

I'm a fan of ultralight backpacking, climbing, paddleboarding and other outdoor hobbies. I also enjoy tinkering, so this seems like a fun combination of two hobbies that don't always get to interact.

New to this hobby—got into it as a member of a SAR team. Currently only a technician and I'm still figuring out what kind of gear I want invest in beyond my simple HT for searches.

Avid SOTA operator. Author of SOTAMAT software and creator of SOTACAT hardware.

S2S, SSB, learning CW, Lake Tahoe region, San Francisco Bay Area, and more.

Casual amateur trying to get back in to the hobby without a decent home station. Mostly active VHF/UHF mobile or portable, HF QRP while camping (and hopefully activating summits when I figure this all out).

Interested, but not yet active, in SOTA -- not a climber so I don't expect to activate "exciting" summits but I do enjoy hiking and incorporating radio in to that seems fun. I've made a couple of VHF contacts with SOTA folks that I happened to hear on the air, but haven't "chased."

Mid 70's Vietnam veteran. I am very disabled. Military says I am totally and permanently disabled, I plan to show them I can still function. Have been a Ham for close to 40 years.

Just getting started with SOTA.

Got my ham radio license in 2020. Live on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington. I enjoy backpacking and thought it would be a great add for contingency. I then discovered SOTA and POTA and am look forward in getting involved.

I have mostly chased, but have recently activated Blue Mountain (W7W/NO-073). I have a Yaesu FT5D and a ICOM 7300.

I am a relatively new operator with knowledge but little practical skill as it relates to SOTA. Wanting to get out more and combine my passion for the outdoors (and away from the City) and radio.

Just getting started in the SOTA world. My Home QTH is too noisy for any real DX so portable it is!

Married with children. Ham license and drivers permit both 1967. Once worked for companies similar to Tektronix and LAM

An occasional Chaser and Activator: SSB, CW, FM

Love the Puget Sound and all it has to offer. Boating, hiking, camping, and how Ham radio! New Ham, so looking forward to learning more and geeking out on antennas and testing!

Looking forward to combining hiking and radio. As a new Ham, I will be starting out with a simple HT tri-band setup: Kenwood TH-D74A with a N9TAX roll-up J-pole and a small amplifier (RM Italy LA 144). Considering an Arrow Yagi, but want to see how I do with the J pole first, before spending any more money. I'll be taking the General test this month and saving my pennies for a Icom IC=705. From there I'd like to build and test some end fed half wave antennas.

Currently licensed Tech class but actively studying for General Class

I am brand spanking new to this hobby but I've been "bagging peaks" for almost 5 years. I plan to activate using (preferred) digital or voice. I have a lot to read up on.

I am an avid PNW hiker for the last 20 years. I just got my license in 2021 and started participating in SOTA in 2023.

So far I have only activated Squak mountain. I look forward to many more activations in the KG area and beyond!

Ham for over 30+ years, looking at doing SOTA now that I am retired.

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I'm originally from the Salem area and went to school nearby.

No experience yet, just purchased a G90. I'd like to do Bald Peak to start with.

First licensed in 2013, initially just to pick up my dad's old call (W6PZA), but soon developed my own interests in the hobby. Love outdoor recreation, hiking and backpacking, so SOTA quickly became my focus. Also enjoy casual contesting and going out on county expeditions for the 7QP and CalQSO.

Semi-retired, still do some occasional consulting work. Work life was in local government, City and County land use planner in California. Now living in Oregon and loving it!

I've been active in SOTA beginning in May 2014 with my first activation of Buckhorn Bally (W6/NW-222) near Redding, CA. Main focus is activating summits, but also chase whenever I can. While I now live in Oregon, I still serve as W6-SOTA RM for three northern regions.

I operate mainly HF-ssb mixed with some 2m-FM and digital. Hoping to learn CW - that's the plan anyway.

Radios include IC-705 & KX2. What I take depends on the type of trip, hike, radio conditions, etc. Have an assortment of LiFePO4 batteries for power. I mostly use a Buddistick for HF antenna, but will play around with other types. Do APRS route tracking using a Yeasu FT5DR, but not every trip as it's just another thing to manage.

I've been a licensed Ham for about 12 years and love being in the PNW! I am a member of the Clark County Amateur Radio Club as well as our local ARES group. I am retired now but worked in various not-for-profit organizations. I am long-time married and we have three children and six grandchildren.

I'm relatively new to the PNW and to SOTA. My primary activity will be in chasing since my days of summitting mountains seem to be behind me. Looking forward to being involved in this aspect of our hobby!

I started doing SOTA in March 2019. I have been learning CW and using my MTRB3. I completed CW Academy, level 2 in Jan/Feb 2020, and I am enjoying CW. I also use a 3 element Arrow Yagi with an Anytone 878.

I work as a flight nurse in Port Angeles. I work 24 hours on/24 hours off, so I mostly go for day hikes (some long days, hiking down in the dark).

I prefer off trail, by telemark/backcountry skiing when possible. My wife and daughter activated Mt. Adams, and I have done about 50 peaks in the Northern Olympics. My first activation was up at Hurricaine Hill, and Mark, K7NEW, just happened to be there and saw my antenna, so helped me get started.