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Licensed since March 2015 Enjoy operating from home and portable. My son KT7WWW was licensed this spring, and now we are having fun doing SOTA summits together. I usually take along both my sons- as of the time I write this one is 12, and the other 5 years old.
I enjoy activating summits with my 2 sons. It makes a great family activity. It's even more fun now that my oldest son has his license and can activate too.
55 yr old missinery pastor in SC Washington. Long time HAM, new comer to a lot
Just getting started
I'm a long time computer geek with over 20 years in programming and low level data recovery from most operating systems. 25+ published Win32 applications, however now "legacy apps." I continue to program in web applications, JavaScript, and database development using both Schema and Schemaless backends (MongoDb).
Hobbiest in RC/FPV. Love hiking, the outdoors and taking long walks with the family and learning something new!
Tech on 5/18/20
General on 6/10/20
I got into Ham to be licensed when running my RC equipment and discovered an interest in RF. Studying for my Extra now and enjoying experimenting with antennas.
So far I've only activated Dimple Hill (CC-118) which is about a 10 mile hike RT from my front door. Great trail and learned to refine my radio pack for the next trip. Activated over VHF SPLX.
I pack a FT-891, MFJ-901B, Linked dipole cut to 20/40. FT-3DR, Miady 8Ah LiFePO4 and rope!
Mainly running a home station. 2m/70cm
Usually make contact from home with operators activating summits. Plan to chase for now and activate in the future.
Retired operator with a long history of communications minus the AM/FM station engineer tack on the resume. Love the hobby, the clubs people and activity. There is not much for old Engineers with no place to go, and I’m here. Look forward to meeting everyone on all the bands!
DX SOTA?
I enjoy amateur radio, and have an interest in all things electrical.
New to SOTA
Obtained my license some time ago but one thing lead to another and I was away from Ham for many many years. Now I want to combine Amateur radio with another passion hiking. SOTA is it.
Have yet to activate my first peak.
Recent ham who loves SOTA activations.
I mostly do FM activations though it can get challenging on some peaks. I have also been playing SSB but its really hit or miss for me.
New to ham radio, but enjoy backpacking. Slowed down on the rock and ice climbing. Past president of the Spokane Mountaineers.
Studying for my General and scouting potential SOTA summits.
I am a SOTA activator from Colorado, moving to Idaho. Looking forward to joining the W7I activators!
I mostly do SSB and but can do CW. I 3D print a lot of my SOTA gear and enjoy the challenge of ultralite backpacking as well.
Licensed since 1977. Just began working on learning CW a few years ago when I became interested in SOTA. Living in Illinois I chase much more than I am able to activate!
I have activated in IL, MO, and AR. Primary radio is an Elecraft KX-2 used with end-fed wires or a linked dipole. I also have an MTR-3B. My first exposure to SOTA was through John N0EVH, the MO SOTA manager. He took me on a few activations in MO one year before the Ozarkcon QRP convention.
I have been both alpine and rock climbing for over 25 years. This includes many of the Cascade volcanos and rock climbs up to 5.12b. I'm currently working on collecting the 50 state high points as well as checking off all of the Colorado 14ers.
For activations I normally carry a Yaesu FT-2DR, an Elecraft KX-2, and a wire of some sort. I will vary the mast and wire configuration depending on the length of the approach and the conditions I expect to find on the summit.
TBD
I am 54 years old and disabled. I currently have a Technician license and try to stay active with ham radio on a daily basis.
My only current SOTA experience is chasing my son W7LHT and his friend K7FOP while they activate.
SOTA Washington State Association Manager
I'm just getting started using my KX3 in the outdoors. SOTA is a wonderful excuse to breathe mountain air.