On this SOTA adventure, Tommy, Brooks (N6KM), and I set out to hike and activate the Sheephole Mountains high point, a never-before activated SOTA summit in the desert near Joshua Tree. Come along with us on the adventure as we scramble up this beautiful, rugged desert summit and attempt to activate with a QMX, amp, and vertical antenna.
Gear:
– QRP Labs QMX: https://shop.qrp-labs.com/qmx
– QCX Amplifier (modded for multi-band operation): https://shop.qrp-labs.com/50wpa
– K6ARK Base Loaded Vertical Antenna: https://www.printables.com/model/1266459-40-m-vertical-antenna-loading-coil-for-5-m-17-ft-w