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: PNW SOTA Newsletter
Home Region: W7M
SOTA Activities: I have only been active with SOTA since June of 2020. I've really had lots of fun chasing the Activators. I have only done one activation but plan more next year. Lots of summits here in MT. I like to use an EFHW for 40 or 80 with a 49:1 xformer with a fiberglass telescoping pole about 17 feet. There's always a few trees around too. My 1st SOTA activation video is on my website or via QRZ.
APRS Tracker Callsign: KR7Q-7

Website: https://www.montanaartqwerks.com/My-Ham-Radio-Page-de-KR7Q
Name: Dennis Lane
Bio: I've been active in ham radio since I was 1st licensed in 1977 as WB7TDC.... Ham Radio has been a continual interest for me. My 1st rig was a heath kit HW101. If it were not for my faithful "Elmer" W7TVA, I would have never got that rig on the air. After a few years of SSB operation, I became disenchanted with using a microphone.   I found the HW101 With a 400 hz CW filter was really effective. I was hooked on CW. In 1980 I took the advanced and extra tests. At that time I applied for a 2x1 call and was issued KR7Q AND NEVER LOOKED BACK!
My preferred mode is CW. I use that mode for 90% of my operating. However,  I do enjoy a good rag chew on HF SSB or 2m simplex.
I retired from the fire protection industry in the Seattle Area in November of 2016. We love living in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana.
I have enjoyed getting into the POTA & SOTA over the past few years. These programs have been a breath of fresh air for my interest in radio.   I enjoy combining outdoor activities and ham radio - especially here in Montana where there is so much to see and enjoy. I have been actively involved in photography for over 50 years and more recently learning about videography. I try to combined video and still images to document my POTA & SOTA activations. - See My QRZ Page if Interested