SOTA

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summits on the air

SOTA

Chris VK1CT 14 Jul 2017 05:18

Over the last few weeks I have become more involved in the SOTA scheme by activating summits.

If you like the challenge of radio operating in the great outdoors, then SOTA is for you. It's also a great way to improve your trip planning skills, test radio and hiking equipment, and improve your level of fitness.

Have a look at the SOTAWATCH website where you can see upcoming activations and the current activity that has been spotted. http://www.sotawatch.org/

My radio gear for portable operating includes a K1 and also an MTR4B - both are CW only rigs.

I have been learning something new on every trip. I'm looking forward to hearing more CW operators out on the summits.

For more info, see: http://www.sota.org.uk/

Last edited on 14 Jul 2017 21:32 by Chris VK1CT Show more

Re: SOTA

David VK2JDR 14 Jul 2017 12:09

Hi Chris, I've seen you a few times on Parks n Peaks, yet to make the contact.

Field radio is a lot a fun and not much RF noise compared to the suburbs.

73
David
VK2JDR

Re: SOTA

Chris VK1CT 16 Jul 2017 05:53

Thanks David
I have mainly been using 40m and the condx are very variable at the moment. Yes, the low noise up on the hills is great. Hope to make a contact with you from a summit before long.
73, Chris