Category: Red Summit RF

The vast majority of Summits on the Air excursions require at least some hiking. Frequently that hiking is in areas away from populated areas where you can get assistance should something go wrong. The outdoor “10 Essentials” may give you a fighting chance, IF you carry them.
For this Summits on the Air activation in Western Wyoming I show you what I carry in my pack for the “10 Essentials”. My wife, Sandy W7NRS, joins me on this 2-mile hike to a beautiful area where we have fun making contacts with our ham radio.

NAVIGATION
Garmin 66i GPS https://amzn.to/3cXU2fn
Garmin Instinct Watch https://amzn.to/3vGVCZK
Compass https://amzn.to/3j0oCJ5

ILLUMINATION
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp https://amzn.to/3z1zvis

SUN PROTECTION
Sunday Afternoon Derma Safe Hat https://amzn.to/2VI7nTe
UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves https://amzn.to/36Ht6x6

FIRST-AID
Homemade

REPAIR KIT
Homemade

FIRE
Waterproof Matches https://amzn.to/36GToiN

SHELTER
Survival Blanket https://amzn.to/2VVSPzL
Seat Cushion https://amzn.to/3gJLqvj

EXTRA FOOD
EXTRA WATER
INSULATION

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Here’s a short clip of Chris K7TAB’s goat hill activation

Chris Tabor, K7TAB has been pursuing his Summits on the Air Mountain Goat award for 5 years. Along the way Chris has enjoyed working satellites from his SOTA summits. If you are interested in trying to make a satellite contact form a SOTA summit then this should answer a lot of your questions. And full disclosure, Chris is a great friend of the hosts of this show. We claim him when nobody else does haha! Join us as we talk about how YOU can get started using satellites on SOTA activations in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

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I’m back in my old stomping grounds, my hometown in Wyoming. Just a little non-ham radio fun here where we hiked up to the "intermittent spring"

Wow – It took some doing to find a place where I could operate amongst the ant swarm! This SOTA activation wasn’t for the faint of heart, and I almost abandoned this one after the requisite 4 contacts. But perseverance paid off. I found an "OK" location to activate from and worked a bunch of eastern stats and even Sweden (there were two Sweden stations calling – only got one).

Anker Soundcore Mini Speaker https://amzn.to/3xeAU55

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Jim Veatch, WA2EUJ was first licensed in 1976. Kit building and homebrewing has been a passion of his from a very young age. He has designed many kits that are currently available at HobbyPCB.com (a company he co-founded) including the Hardrock 50 amplifier. His interests have not been limited to just kit building and homebrewing. For example, he has done work in antenna design, microprocessors, SDRs and he is interested in moon bounce communications. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get started with your first kit building project in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

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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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Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
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Deploying a portable radio in the field has it’s challenges, but why not make it easier to set up and tear down your station. I have standardized my antenna connections and you might want to also!

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“Ham Radio Dude” happened to be in town recently. He’s a friend and fellow YouTuber so I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to bring him along on a Summits on the Air activation. He decided to try out his QRP radio, the Xiegu 5105, for his first ever SOTA activation. Along with his radio, he used the K7ARK EFHW antenna.
After the QRP work, we switch to FM where we worked a few stations on 2 meters and 23 centimeters (a microwave band).
We finished up the activation with my QRO setup that I occasionally use on SOTA peaks. This sure was fun for me as I had a real pileup going in Morse Code.
The Ham Radio Dude was so fun to hang out with and I hope there are more opportunities to do so. Big thanks to Sean!

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Sandy W7NRS and I decided to go on a get-away to the San Jacinto’s for a 3-day backpacking trip. We also wanted to hit a Summits on the Air peak while we were there. We got our permits for the Tahquitz zone and made plans to hike up Devils Slide from Idyllwild California. See what gear we took along and how the activation went.

GEAR:
Backpack https://www.rei.com/product/177492/osprey-aether-55-pack-mens
Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/3deCWKz
Hammock https://amzn.to/35Gbi4E
Seat Cushion https://amzn.to/3gJLqvj

SHELTER
Tent https://www.rei.com/product/147863/rei-co-op-quarter-dome-sl-2-tent
Groundsheet https://amzn.to/35BWPqH

SLEEP SYSTEM
Pillow https://amzn.to/3vIp7u0
Sleeping Bag Liner https://amzn.to/3qeDOUD
Sleeping Bag *discontinued* https://tinyurl.com/ymhuacy6
Sleeping Pad https://amzn.to/2SQgFeX

KITCHEN
Stove https://amzn.to/3cVMmdC
Fuel https://www.rei.com/product/849634/msr-isopro-fuel-canister-39-oz-110g
Pan *Unavailable
Ursack https://amzn.to/35Gc1mo

WATER FILTATION
BeFree Filter https://amzn.to/3zD4geS
Sawyer Mini Filter https://amzn.to/2SHHpyi
Aquimira Drops https://amzn.to/3xyb9fC
Platypus 1L Bottle https://amzn.to/35FuHms

NAVIGATION
Garmin 66i GPS https://amzn.to/3cXU2fn
Garmin Instinct Watch https://amzn.to/3vGVCZK
Compass https://amzn.to/3j0oCJ5

RADIO GEAR
Yeasu FT-817n
Yeasu FT-60R
Battey *Home Brew*
HF Antenna *Home Brew*
VHF/UHF Antenna https://n9taxlabs.com/
20‘ Mast https://www.amazon.com/BW6-Black-Widow-Telescoping-Fishing/dp/B000B5A6WQ

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