Category: Red Summit RF

I have never tried using a tuner while working portable. I’ve always used resonant antennas. I’ve wanted to give it a try though, and when Ray K8DRT heard me mention it he lent me is EmTech ZM-2. The only problem was I wanted to try the tuner with a random wire antenna, and I didn’t have one. But after looking around in my antenna parts I found a 9:1 unun that Adam K6ARK had made for me. So, I fired up the soldering iron and made the antenna. Then I went to the back yard to test everything out. Success! The tuner and antenna worked great, but the true test comes in putting it on the air in the field in an actual portable activation. So, the following day I did just that on a couple of Summits on the Air peaks.

You can find the full CW recordings of this activation here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Ag_c6-5zAyDv-FAIdDNQhjqlcDBs_q7y

EmTech ZM-s Tuner: https://steadynet.com/emtech/
Packtenna 10m Carbon Fiber Mast: https://www.packtenna.com/
Adam K6ARK Antenna Kit: https://k6ark.com/
Thomas K4SWL Blog: https://qrper.com/tag/emtech-zm-2/
GM0EUL UMPP-1 Morse Code Paddle: https://sites.google.com/view/gm0eul3dkeys/home
Bioenno 4.5Ah LiFePO4 battery: https://amzn.to/3GR1CVg

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Chris ZL4RA has completed some amazing SOTA activations. He lives in New Zealand where you can find some of the most inhospitable mountains. But Chris takes it all in stride and keeps it lighthearted. His fun and positive disposition seen on his YouTube videos is contagious. Join us for this interview with Chris, where we will explore some of his adventures in Summits on the Air. Also, Chris is the creator of a very useful website in Beta that you might be interested in called SOTA STARS. We’ll talk about that too!

SOTA STARS: https://sotastars.com

Join us we talk about how YOU can improve your SOTA activations in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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I call this paddle the "Stainless Steel Unbranded" for short. It has no official name or brand. It will show up on most shopping sites as the "stainless steel cw morse key telegraph key paddle key with magnetic base". This is a decent option for somebody looking for an affordable, relatively durable CW paddle.

This paddle on EBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/353762265820
This paddle on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L1KEqx
This paddle on AliExpress: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003464741818.html?channel=twinner
CW Hotline: https://hamradio.solutions/cwhotline/
Anker Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3gu1NLv

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My friend, The Tech Prepper, recently lent me the PackTenna Trekmount. I was interested in trying it after seeing him get several 2-meter sideband contacts using it on our last joint activation. So, I threw it in the pack for this Summits on the Air activation. I started my activation on 2-meter SSB and was amazed it the antenna’s performance. After working 2-meter SSB I hopped on 23-centimeters FM and got a few more contacts. Then I returned to the PackTenna Trekmount for 2-meter CW. Finally, I finished out on the HF bands on Morse code. This was a very successful SOTA activation, with some fun variations.

You can find the full CW recordings of this activation here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IexRnaUMCovIRwZFFP4fI2Bm4dWK3krL?usp=sharing

Check out The Tech Prepper’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechPrepper
The Tech Prepper Video on the PackTenna: https://youtu.be/kD0wyWrnlUo
PackTenna TrekMount: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p21/TrekMount_Antenna_Mount.html#/
PackTenna Website: https://www.packtenna.com/
MSR PocketRocket: https://amzn.to/32CbK68
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3u6KtV0

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Are you looking for a way to learn, or practice Morse code? The CW Hotline might be a great option for you. This multi-functional device is an easy-to-build kit that will connect you with other people who want to learn. You can use it as a stand-alone practice oscillator, connect to VBand, or simply connect directly to any of your friends who also have a CW Hotline in service.

In this video I walk you through the kit build, configurations, and then demonstrate how easy it is to connect with a friend and start sending and receiving Morse code.

CW Hotline: https://hamradio.solutions/cwhotline/
VBand: https://hamradio.solutions/vband/

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My friend, The Tech Prepper, recently lent me the PackTenna Trekmount. I was interested in trying it after seeing him get several 2-meter sideband contacts using it on our last joint activation. So, I threw it in the pack for this Summits on the Air activation. I started my activation on 2-meter SSB and was amazed it the antenna’s performance. After working 2-meter SSB I hopped on 23-centimeters FM and got a few more contacts. Then I returned to the PackTenna Trekmount for 2-meter CW. Finally, I finished out on the HF bands on Morse code. This was a very successful SOTA activation, with some fun variations.

You can find the full CW recordings of this activation here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IexRnaUMCovIRwZFFP4fI2Bm4dWK3krL?usp=sharing

Check out The Tech Prepper’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechPrepper
The Tech Prepper Video on the PackTenna: https://youtu.be/kD0wyWrnlUo
PackTenna TrekMount: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p21/TrekMount_Antenna_Mount.html#/
PackTenna Website: https://www.packtenna.com/
MSR PocketRocket: https://amzn.to/32CbK68
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3u6KtV0

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All of us have a role to play in promoting a better Amateur Radio community. Whether we promote, advocate for change, or inspire others to be their best self, each person in this hobby touches others in some way. Eric 4Z1UG does this through reaching out to others in the hobby, inviting them to share their story, and making those stories available for all to hear on his podcast. Many have been inspired to do more with ham radio through listening to QSO Today. Recently, Eric has also inspired others through his QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo.

In this episode, Eric joins us to talk about his podcast and the Expo as we explore how we all can do more to make Amateur Radio an enjoyable place to learn and grow in the art of radio.

QSO Today Podcast: https://www.qsotoday.com
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com

Join us we talk about how YOU can be an advocate for Amateur Radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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PART 1 of this Video
I decided to drive out to the Agua Fria National Monument and check out one of the native American ruins before putting the park on the air. This was a very interesting trip filled with Arizona lore. But what I couldn’t believe is the non-stop pile-up of amateur radio operators who wanted to make contact with me inside this park.
After receiving feedback from many of my viewers requesting that I publish all the video footage I record on my POTA activations, I resolved that I would do just that. My hesitation lies in the fact that the video would be VERY long and many would not watch it. But, why not try it out and see what people think.

I did have a problem getting the full 3 hours to encode successfully, so I broke it up into two videos.

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PART 1 of this Video – Primarily Morse Code
I decided to drive out to the Agua Fria National Monument and check out one of the native American ruins before putting the park on the air. This was a very interesting trip filled with Arizona lore. But what I couldn’t believe is the non-stop pile-up of amateur radio operators who wanted to make contact with me inside this park.
After receiving feedback from many of my viewers requesting that I publish all the video footage I record on my POTA activations, I resolved that I would do just that. My hesitation lies in the fact that the video would be VERY long and many would not watch it. But, why not try it out and see what people think.

I did have a problem getting the full 3 hours to encode successfully, so I broke it up into two videos.

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PART 2 of this Video
I decided to drive out to the Agua Fria National Monument and check out one of the native American ruins before putting the park on the air. This was a very interesting trip filled with Arizona lore. But what I couldn’t believe is the non-stop pile-up of amateur radio operators who wanted to make contact with me inside this park.
After receiving feedback from many of my viewers requesting that I publish all the video footage I record on my POTA activations, I resolved that I would do just that. My hesitation lies in the fact that the video would be VERY long and many would not watch it. But, why not try it out and see what people think.

I did have a problem getting the full 3 hours to encode successfully, so I broke it up into two videos.

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