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I am just starting to activate POTA and SOTA locations. I enjoy working in locations with no noise floor.
I have chased a few activations but I plan on activating summits this year.
Portland-area software engineer for the last 29 years.
Recently, got back in to ham radio after a decade or so lapse.
Interested in homebrewing circuits and trying out new antenna ideas.
Know enough CW to chase SOTA/POTA.
Just getting started with SOTA. Was able chase a few contacts last week. I enjoy backpacking, camping and now combining that with ham radio.
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.
Although I've had my license for forty years, I had not been active for thirty-five - until I learned about SOTA. As an active hiker/climber/skier, more opportunities to take me to places I would never think of going has made combining two favorite things into a fantastically fun activity. Any 'home' station I have is just about as temporary as the ones I set up on a peak. And a final word - Chasers Rock!
Licensed 2017. Enjoy portable activations. Just learning cw.
Interested in activating.
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.
A reluctant enthusiast....a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic.
New to SOTA (and HAM in general). Avid hiker, backpacker, cyclist—looking to incorporate SOTA into outdoor experiences throughout the PNW.
Ham since 1973, SOTA nut since May 2011.
Chasing and activating. Regional manager for W7/CC, W7/WV and W7/CM.
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.
Former SOTA Association Manager for W7-Oregon, W7-Utah, W7-Montana, W7-Wyoming, and W7-Nevada. Completed all SOTA docs for W7-Washington and then turned over to Bruce/N7RR for execution. W7W subsequently managed by WW7D. Recently turned over W7-Idaho to Scott/W7IMC. W7O is now managed by K7ATN. Worked for the SOTA MT to incorporate NA into the SOTA family.
Currently retired as a EE and worked 21 yrs for UPS IT in NJ. "Trying" to sell my house in NJ so I can move back to the Pacific NW.
TBD
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 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!
I run Ultratrail races as another hobby and am always near summits when I am training. I received my General License in September and stumbled upon SOTA and thought that it would be great to combine the training with summitting.
Live in Oregon and like to go in the woods and like to play with radios.
Gives me a reason to do more mountaineering and experimenting with field deploying radio. Also trying to get better at CW.
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MTB, snowshoe, kayaking, hiking. Activate almost entirely, focused on lightweight but effective gear and techniques. Also learning CW and APRS.
Ham for over 30+ years, looking at doing SOTA now that I am retired.
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I'm a reforming software engineer, trying to return to the infrastructure and network engineering world. Been tinkering with electronics/arduino/RasberryPi on and off for a while.
Started watching Ham Radio Crash Course and got hooked on the idea of SOTA/POTA. Been reading/watching lots of youtube on the subject.