Category Archives: SOTA

New Product: Kev-Flex Stealth Kevlar Antenna Wire

Posted on April 4, 2019 by k4swl

My good friend David Cripe (NMOS) has recently informed me about a new product he’s offering to the radio community via his eBay store: Kev-Flex Stealth Kevlar Antenna Wire. Kev-Flex looks like a superb option for field antennas of all … Continue reading →

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Ham takes SOTA activation to new level

Posted on February 18, 2017 by k4swl

(Source: Southgate ARC) Amateur takes unusual route to SOTA Colin Evans, M1BUU, from near Haworth, West Yorkshire attained SOTA Mountain Goat on Saturday 28th January on the summit of Whernside, G/NP-004. Colin took rather an unusual approach to his activation … Continue reading →

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Mountain Topper Radio review by G0POT

Posted on November 23, 2015 by k4swl

(Source: Southgate ARC) Michael Sansom G0POT has released a video review of the LNR Precision version of the MTR, Mountain Topper Radio, a three band, CW only, QRP trail friendly transceiver Watch Michael’s Mountain Topper Radio review below: G0POT https://twitter.com/DrOrthogonal

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Adam’s Yaesu FT-817ND Go Kit

Posted on May 13, 2014 by k4swl

Adam (KJ6HOT) writes: “Just wanted to pass on a link to a few videos I put together in case you’d like to share them, especially the Yaesu FT-817ND kit I put together.” Adam has also posted some SOTA activation videos … Continue reading →

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TX Factor: a brilliant Ham Radio show from the UK

Posted on March 5, 2014 by k4swl

Without a doubt, this is one of the best produced Ham Radio shows I’ve ever seen. I eagerly await TX Factor’s next episode. Click here to view TX Factor’s website. Thanks for the tip, WD8RIF!

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SOTAbeams new line of radio stands

Posted on November 12, 2013 by k4swl

Many thanks to Graham (G3ZOD) for this tip: SOTAbeams (UK) has a new range of perspex stands for popular QRP CW radios. These include personalized ones with callsign for K1, KX3, FT817, and X1M, and a non-personalized one for KX1, HB-1B, and … Continue reading →

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This Sunday: the first annual SYBO QRP contest

Posted on July 12, 2013 by k4swl

This Sunday (July 14, 2013) from 16:00-22:00 UTC, grab your QRP rig and head for the outdoors in the new SYBO (Scorch Your Butt Off) contest. According to the SYBO website, this contest is all about operating in hot weather … Continue reading →

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Thursday SOTA: QRP DX from the Jura Mountains

Posted on May 8, 2013 by k4swl

I just received this message from Olivier Parriaux (F4GLD): This supply is ready! This Thursday [09 May 2013] we will activate, if time permits, the beautiful summit of Cret de gout which is located in the Jura mountains in JN26WD. … Continue reading →

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SOTA at the Charlotte Hamfest, Saturday March 9th

Posted on February 20, 2013 by k4swl

If you’re planning to attend the Charlotte, NC hamfest (March 8th and 9th), make a point to join the SOTA (Summits On The Air) forum.  Christian (KF4LXB), provided me with details: The forum itself is from 11:45am-12:45pm [Saturday March 9th] … Continue reading →

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