If you’re into ham radio and love hiking, then Summits on the Air is the perfect activity for you. In this video, I’ll be giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what I pack in my backpack for a day on the summit. You’ll get to see most of the gear I use to keep myself comfortable and safe while hiking and operating in the mountains. The contents will vary with the seasons and expected conditions in the field.
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If you’re into ham radio and love hiking, then Summits on the Air is the perfect activity for you. In this video, I’ll be giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what I pack in my backpack for a day on the summit. You’ll get to see most of the gear I use to keep myself comfortable and safe while hiking and operating in the mountains. The contents will vary with the seasons and expected conditions in the field.
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Morse Code Day on April 27 honors the inventor of the Morse code, Samuel Morse, who was born on this day in 1791.
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After using this CW Key with my ham radio, in the field, it became apparent that I needed to remove the tone from the keyer itself. Havin both audio lines running can get tiring. Here’s how to safetly and easily remove the audio tone from the MX-K2 keyer.
MX-K2 Keyer: https://amzn.to/3K84Ffn
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After using this CW Key with my ham radio, in the field, it became apparent that I needed to remove the tone from the keyer itself. Havin both audio lines running can get tiring. Here’s how to safetly and easily remove the audio tone from the MX-K2 keyer.
MX-K2 Keyer: https://amzn.to/3K84Ffn
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I finally decided it’s time to start leaning how to use a Morse code bug, so I barrowed one from another friend of mine, Jim KF7E. I’ve been practicing just about every other day or so and feel like I’m improving.
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In this video, I’ll be sharing my top picks for ham radio publications that I turn to time and time again. Whether you’re a seasoned ham radio operator or just getting started, these publications offer a wealth of knowledge, news, and insights to help you stay informed and up-to-date on all things ham radio. From technical articles to equipment reviews and everything in between, these are the publications that every ham radio enthusiast should have in their reading list.
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Join me on this exciting adventure as I hike to the top of Whitetail Peak with my ham radio to participate in Summits on the Air (SOTA). In this video, I showcase the Radioddity GS-5B, a dual-band VHF/UHF transceiver, and field test it by making contacts with other ham radio operators. I then put up a homebrew 3D printed 28 MHz (10-meter) antenna and make even more contacts, reaching as far away as Florida and North Carolina from Arizona. My friend Brian accompanies me on this SOTA activation, adding to the excitement of the day.
GS-5B product page: https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gs-5b
Order here and get $15 off the purchase: https://www.radioddity.com/pages/referral-program
3D Printed Antenna Printables Project: https://www.printables.com/model/406714-mini-dipole-antenna
Antenna Parts:
M3 x 8mm Black Phillips Truss Head Wood Screws https://amzn.to/3lCG9La
28mm Mini Metal Alligator Clips https://amzn.to/3lzZ1ub
SMA Coaxial Panel Mount Connector https://amzn.to/3TDYvYM
BNC Female Panel Mount Connector https://amzn.to/42zd3wV
SO239 Bulkhead Connector https://amzn.to/3ngrtlq
Wire https://amzn.to/3FHziXt
BNC Adapter: https://amzn.to/3N6njHN
Cord for antenna tiedown: https://amzn.to/3HaQHZt
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Twice a year we coordinate with the Summits on the Air (SOTA) operators from Europe to be on mountain tops at the same time. We do this when seasonal propagation conditions are good in hopes of achieving QRP summit to summit contacts.
Brian and I spent the morning on the top if Whitetale Peak, an 8 point Summits on the Air Activation, operating our ham radios. This is the activation report. The full video will be on this channel in a few days.
I used a new radio, the Radioddity GS-5B: https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gs-5b
Order here and get $15 off the purchase: https://www.radioddity.com/pages/referral-program
3D Printed Antenna Printables Project: https://www.printables.com/model/406714-mini-dipole-antenna
Parts:
M3 x 8mm Black Phillips Truss Head Wood Screws https://amzn.to/3lCG9La
28mm Mini Metal Alligator Clips https://amzn.to/3lzZ1ub
SMA Coaxial Panel Mount Connector https://amzn.to/3TDYvYM
BNC Female Panel Mount Connector https://amzn.to/42zd3wV
SO239 Bulkhead Connector https://amzn.to/3ngrtlq
Wire https://amzn.to/3FHziXt
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