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PART 2 of this Video – Primarily Voice on SSB
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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I traveled to Georgia over Christmas break and reached out to my SOTA friends there to see if they wanted to do a joint SOTA activation with me. I joined Doug N4HAN and Wayne K4KWM in “Rusty the Trusty SOTA-mobile” and we were able to hit two summits on December 27th, 2022. There were several others who wanted to join as but had conflicts. On our activations, many of our friends chased us. It seemed like practically everybody we worked was a personal friend. This hobby is amazing! There are so many great people I’ve met in person and on the air.

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The BaMaKey TP-III Morse code paddle has become my absolute favorite paddle! Manufactured by ‘BaMaTech’, a German precision engineering company owned by Markus Baseler DL6YYM, this paddle did not disappoint. Right out of the box, I was making contacts at 25 words per minute without skipping a beat. It is specifically designed for portable ham radio and is a top contender for anybody’s primary key for Summits on the Air.

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This "paddle feature" is the 6th in a series of videos about PORTABLE CW KEYS called "Portable Morse Code Paddles". I hope you enjoy this feature and come back for more!

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I’m new to reviewing products. This Portable Morse Code Paddle series is my first attempt. With a few reviews under my belt I have learned a few things. In this video I talk a little bit more about the paddles previously reviewed and share a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. Pictured above is a 3D printed shroud for the American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle Morse Code Paddle. The plans were created by Dave KG3X and can be found here: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/85928-american-morse-ultra-porta-paddle-morse-code-paddl

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Are you frustrated that you can’t seem to learn Morse code? Have you given up trying to learn or improve your skills? Howard Bernstein WB2UZE returns to the show tonight to finish our discussion about learning Morse Code. There are all sorts of obstacles to finally learning CW. Howard will identify some of the more common challenges people face in learning CW and offer some tried and true ways to overcome them and finally join the ranks of “Code Operators”.

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Join us we talk about how YOU can learn Morse code 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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Have you heard of HEMA or WOTA? What are the land access issues in England? Chris M0RSF will answer our questions about what it’s like to operate portable ham radio in England. He likes to operate outside the box a little and has some very interesting portable radio experiences. Join us as we find out the challenges and unique opportunities of portable radio in Chris’s neck of the woods.

Chris has a very interesting YouTube channel where you can find out more:
https://www.youtube.com/user/M0RSF

Join us we talk about how YOU can challenge yourself with portable 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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Has your Morse code paddle every failed you in the field? It has happened to me on a Summits on the Air activation, and I barely escaped total failure on that expedition. Now I have found the perfect backup paddle so I’m always prepared. Ara N6ARA has created a paddle called the TinyPaddle that you can use in a pinch. It is surprisingly lightweight and compact and has a good feel to it. You won’t even notice it in your pack, but will have the assurance of a second option just in case. I tested it in the field and demonstrated how easy it is to make contacts in this video.

ALSO, Brian W7JET joins me on this SOTA activation (Cochrine Hill W7A/CS-069) and shows us his office – the King Air 200.

You can Purchase N6ARA’s TinyPaddle here as a kit ($15) or assembled ($20): http://n6ara.com

N6ARA’s Troubleshooting section if you have issues: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2HZdlzOzQvBfiCE5Kx2YWyRHl98gEyodCoGzTS_TIM/view#heading=h.vrontfrw3k9t

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Are you satisfied with your Morse code skills or are you still pushing yourself to learn more? In this video Brian and I talk about some recent changes we have made in the way we send and receive Morse code in the field for Summits on the Air. We find ourselves constantly pushing ourselves to become better at Morse code. While on this SOTA activation of Needle Mountain we talk about some of our recent adjustments.
This video is a little longer than usual because I didn’t cut out any of the QSOs. This is a full activation in all its glory with every miscue of the paddle and all the mishaps that occur along the way.
Summit W7A/GI-108

Dave KG3X’s Plans for the "American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle Morse Code Paddle Handholding Shroud": https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/85928-american-morse-ultra-porta-paddle-morse-code-paddl

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Many hikes don’t go as planned. In these cases, you must adapt you plan, make smart decisions, and adjust your expectations to have a safe and fun trip. Any time you are in the field things can go wrong, as they did for me and my friends on this Summits on the Air trip. Cool heads, realistic expectations, flexibility, and making smart decisions are all factors that contributed to successful trip. In this video The Tech Prepper KT1RUN, David KG7GTF, and I try to tackle Elephant Mountain, but things don’t go as planned. Watch to see what happened and how we adapted to the situations at hand.
Summit W7A/MN-041

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Do you want to build a portable ham radio station to operate in the field? Do you wonder how you might improve your current portable station? George KJ6VU joins us tonight to talk about the pros and cons of each category of equipment for your portable ham radio station. We’ll discuss antennas, masts, radios, and more. George has a very interesting backstory, as a host to the Ham Radio Workbench podcast, creator of the Packtenna antenna line of products and accomplished homebrewer and builder.

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