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Despite the looming rain and the tower interference, Sandy W7NRS and I hiked to the top of Quarry Mountain for Summits on the Air. It seemed that the weather, band conditions, and commercial tower interference were all working against us, but we still eked out the necessary contacts to get our points.

I was trying a new waterproof backpack from Mier Sports but didn’t get to put it to the test – the rain missed us. https://www.miersports.com/products/waterproof-roll-top-dry-backpack?variant=39842553102470

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Sometimes nature does not cooperate with your plans. Mother Nature always wins. Never fight her. Just take what she gives.

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The Begali Magnetic Traveler Light Morse code key is manufactured in Italy by the Begali family. This is top tier paddle created with the best parts and craft in the business. I barrowed this key from my friend rather than purchasing my own – thanks to Kyle AA0Z. For this paddle and all the others in the series, I took it in the field multiple times and put it under rigorous testing. Here are my thoughts about its performance.

Begali Keys: https://www.i2rtf.com/
Bruna Begali Interview: https://youtu.be/8aDwIbJFHoM

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Our YouTube fiends from the UK join us for this episode. Chris M0RSF and Fraser MM0EFI both have really interesting YouTube channels, hosting ham radio / SOTA / portable ops videos from the UK perspective. This should be a really interesting discussion as we explore the differences and similarities of portable radio between the US and UK.

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I noticed Mike K8MRD was using this 3D Printed Accessory Box at Hamvention. I asked where he got it and he did me one better. He gave me one in the spot! Thanks Mike!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5871096
Mike’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@K8MRD

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Begali paddles usually come without the need to adjust them. In my case the contact spacing was a little wide and the throw or tension was too strong for my taste. Here’s how I adjusted mine.

tension gauge or dynamometer: https://amzn.to/3pwpqej

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Thanks to Pete G0PNM I have a lighted sign for the shack and a dust cover for the Begali Sculpture. I put a splitter in so I can switch back and forth between the bug and paddles.

Begali Morse Code Paddle Covers: http://www.g0pnm.uk/

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An early morning hike to the top of Dixie Benchmark. A beautiful morning. A significant milestone for Summits on the Air. Now on to the next one!

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While visiting family in Utah we stopped by a specialty store and I found the infamous Soreen Malt Loaf on the shelves. Fraser MM0EFI talked about it on his YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@theradiorover
He says it is a good snack, packed with a lot of energy but I had my doubts I could stomach it. However, I purchased the loaf and took it on my Summits on the Air activation on top of Green Mountain. Regardless of the outcome with the malt load, here is a fun activation with lots of Morse code!

Chris M0RSF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@M0RSF

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On Friday I drove to the top of my first two summits of the day to operate my radio for Summits on the Air. But the third summit of the day was much different. The first two were busy with foot traffic, automobile traffic, and human noise. Ahhh, but the third summit, which is a steep hike up a slope with no trail, was my favorite! Solitude. I had the whole summit to myself. Wind blowing through the treetops was like music, and the tall grass dancing to the beat of the wind gusts entertained as I sit against a tree and let the light dance through the pines onto my face.

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