Tag Archives: SOTA

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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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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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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