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Licensed 2017. Enjoy portable activations. Just learning cw.
Interested in activating.
First Licensed in February 1987. I've operated portable HF since the 80s,In the Midwest then on Gulf Coast. Since 2018 I added portable Satellite operations (FM and Linear). This is the first place I've been with mountains. So it adds opportunities as well challenges especially being places with mostly flat terrain.
I enjoy being outdoors so always been been the fox or rover rather than the chaser. Also, I'm more interested in operating rather than paper chasing. So while I'm glad to help operators get a needed grid etc. I'm rarely interested in awards or certificates myself. The enjoyment for me is seeing how far I can get a signal with the least amount of power and the most basic equipment.
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Currently just using a 5W handheld on 2m with a 1/4 wave antenna on mountains near Seattle.
(last updated 2023 August 16)
I live thirty minutes from the border of the Southwest corner of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State. There are incredible views of five mountains from peaks of 3,000 to 5,000 feet which I want to explore.
I have all the gear ready to go.
I need advice from people who have been through that area
Lifelong hiker, renewed ham operator, looking forward to combining these two beloved activities.
I've only been a chaser so far.
ED RN and Ham tech
HT VHF activations
Icom ID-50
Icom V86
Yaesu VX7r
2m and 70cm yagis
Elk log periodic
My wife Barbara - AE7AQ and myself activate primarily in the Helena area, but we also include activations into backpacking and road trips. I typically use a KX3 for shorter activations (1-3 days), and a KX1 for longer backpacking trips. My preferred antenna is a SOTABeams link dipole that is supported by a 22-foot fiberglass mast.
Retired fire service. Amateur Radio Operator since 1990.
I recently answered several activators on 2 meters from my home QTH in Prineville, Oregon. I would like to get more involved with both chasing and activating.
Retired. Mostly CW OP. Interested in getting started in SOTA.
First one later today on Quartz Mountain W7W/CW-033
Hello, all! I am a Tacoma based SOTA activator with aspirations to activate at least one summit per month until I hit my goat!
I like to activate peaks that are a challenging hike or climb all throughout Washington. I hope to expand out into more regions later, especially those I can travel to with my airline benefits. I currently activate with an Elecraft KX2 or a Penntek TR-35. I also chase remotely from my QTH with an Icom 9700 or a Flex 6400. My favorite activated summits so far have definitely been Mount Baker (W7W/WH-001) and Mount Hood (W7O/CN-001)!
Soon to be retired...
Chasing, so far. Want to start activating around Victoria.
Still galumphing along in pursuit of the goat . . . Pretty sure the herd's up there somewhere . . .
First licensed in 1983, I have lived in the Columbia River Gorge for 11 years.
Getting in shape and looking forward to getting started. I have a Xiegu G-90 and am looking to get something a little more compact.
I work as a paramedic and enjoy doing volunteer search & rescue. I'm into skiing, mountaineering, hiking, running, and hangin out with the cat.
I've been doing some 2m activations, hoping to add 10m soon and learning CW.
Ham since 1973, SOTA nut since May 2011.
Chasing and activating. Regional manager for W7/CC, W7/WV and W7/CM.
After a thirty year break from commercial radio, Tom is back on the air as a Ham. He is currently uses an ICOM 7300 with a vertical antenna, and interested in QRP radios and tinkers with an ICOM 705 and Elecraft KX3 as portable devices. He recently upgraded to Extra Class in February 2012, and is interested primarly in Phone, DStar, digital and emergency communications. He enjoys helping in public events and currently volunteers with the Blaine Auxillary Communications Service (Blaine Police Department) and Whatcom County Auxillary Communications Service (Whatcom County Sheriff's Office) Recently assisted Snohomish County, Washington during the Oso landslide by manning the EOC in Everett March of 2014 as a communications operator. Much to my surprise I was awarded an ARRL certificate and a letter from our Governor for our assistance in the Oso slide effort in 2014.
I ma just now getting started
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
Hi! I’ve been active in HAM radio and SOTA as of January 2023. Excited to have a reason to get in more exploration of the state, learn more about radio and meet like minded folks at the same time. My call sign used to belong to my grandmother.
Only done peak activations so far, as I am only able to have a handheld at home and not been able to chase successfully yet.
I'm a fan of ultralight backpacking, climbing, paddleboarding and other outdoor hobbies. I also enjoy tinkering, so this seems like a fun combination of two hobbies that don't always get to interact.
New to this hobby—got into it as a member of a SAR team. Currently only a technician and I'm still figuring out what kind of gear I want invest in beyond my simple HT for searches.