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I got my license in 2016 and started SOTA pretty much right away...I made my first activation and first QSOs within hours of receiving my ticket.
I activate as much as possible so long as an ice axe isn't required.
Ham in Walla Walla, WA; hikes, bikes, and skis, not much of a climber
interested in doing some easy SOTA activations around eastern WA or north-eastern OR; equipment will likely be Yaesu FT818, ZM2ATU, and a wire.
Also looking to chase SOTA more once I get my logging software in order.
Licensed since 2017. Strong focus on CW and Digital modes for POTA activations. Just getting started as a SOTA chaser (I'm in Ohio so it's...interesting!). Living the QRP lifestyle all day, every day.
I'm just getting started. Very interested in chasing as I'm not exactly in the best place to activate.
I've doing SOTA for a few years and was suggested to join this group
I'm well on my way as a chaser with over 800 points and now have over 100 as an activator. I recently activated Lakeview Benchmark (W6/NE-258) which is located on private property but was lucky enough that I know one of the employees on this ranch.
I have a KX2 that feeds an end-fed antenna along with several HT's.
PNW native and hiker/backpacker. I had my Technician license for years, but only started using it recently due to friends getting me into SOTA. I recently upgraded to General and have been doing POTA, as well.
My SOTA rig is an X6100 running an MC-750 vertical (and occasionally a wire to a 9:1 unun). Been hitting OR and WA peaks this year, but plan to get outside the PNW more in the coming years.
New to the hobby. This summit activation activity seems interesting and I am looking forward to exploring it more.
I don't know it yet... I am new to this.
Retired military
QRP/CW SOTA
radio freak
Just did the PNW S2S Party on the 19th.
Had a great time!
KX3 + 10 meter pole from Sotabeams.com + endfed antenna from kx3helper.com
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!
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.