Category: Red Summit RF

Every summer hams across the Western United States simultaneously activate mountain top portable. This Summits on the Air event is actually three in one. Colorado, California and the Pacific Northwest all host a Summit to Summit (S2S) event in which they try to get as many S2S contacts as possible. These events often coincide with a campout or other gathering.
This video is footage of my participation in the California S2S event. I drove to Big Bear, California and camped with about 20-30 other hams who all got up on a summit for the event. The in-camp socializing was also very fun. Follow along as I show you a little bit about what an S2S event looks like.

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There is an art to being a great portable radio activator and there are several things you can do to improve your operating skills. Our guest today is Darryl WW7D who wrote a great article in a recent edition of the Pacific Northwest SOTA Newsletter on the topic. We have him on to discuss the points he makes in the article.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can be a better portable radio activator 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.

The newsletter where Darryl’s article is found: http://www.pnwsota.org/sites/pnwsota.org/files/downloads/K7ATN/PNW%20SOTA%20Newsletter%20Jan-Feb-Mar%202021.pdf

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There is an art to being a great portable radio activator and there are several things you can do to improve your operating skills. Our guest today is Darryl WW7D who wrote a great article in a recent edition of the Pacific Northwest SOTA Newsletter on the topic. We have him on to discuss the points he makes in the article.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can be a better portable radio activator 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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Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
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The Radio Adventure Gear ultra-portable Morse code paddle (or key) is a light weight, durable option for your portable radio adventures. These paddles are made in Germany by Sebastian Stetter DJ5SE, who makes them for his side-business in his spare time.

Find out more here: https://www.radioadventuregear.de/en

This "paddle feature" is the first 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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The Radio Adventure Gear ultra-portable Morse code paddle (or key) is a light weight, durable option for your portable radio adventures. These paddles are made in Germany by Sebastian Stetter DJ5SE, who makes them for his side-business in his spare time.

Find out more here: https://www.radioadventuregear.de/en

This paddle feature is the first 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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This is the introduction to a multi-part series about portable Morse code paddles. In this series I will feature various paddles used for Summits on the Air or other portable radio activities. Each person has their own CW paddle preferences. I acknowledge that some of the features that are important to me, may not be as important to others. Still, I think as I discuss each of the paddles I feature, I think it will give you an idea of whether or not the paddle is one you would choose for your portable paddle.

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I recently uploaded a video to YouTube showing the “10 Essentials” for hiking that I carry in my Summits on the Air pack. Several comments were posted about the video, including one from Reid Lanham.

Reid posted “Great Video. Should be called “10 non-radio” items to carry for SOTA. Now we need a video on the 10 radio items to carry. 73”

Reid’s comments got me thinking. First of all, I didn’t think about the fact that there are people out there who don’t know about THE “10 Essentials” so when they read the video title “My 10 Essentials for SOTA” they might think the video is about RADIO related rather than HIKING related content.

Second, I thought it was a great idea to possibly coble together a list of 10 RADIO items that are important carry on a SOTA activation. I gave it some thought and even asked my followers on Twitter. So here is what I came up with for "My 10 Radio Essentials for Summits on the Air".

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For this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone you’ll hear from the hosts, Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Charlie NJ7V . . . and YOU will be the special guest. If you have a question or something interesting to share and would like to join the show as an impromptu guest, contact Charlie NJ7V via email or social media. After hearing from you, we’ll add you to the list of impromptu guests we’ll bring on during the second half of the show.

Join us as we talk about YOUR questions and answers 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 keep my radios, accessories, and even my battery protected from damage that may occur in the back of my truck. I used to cover everything in blankets and place all that in milk crates but don’t anymore. There is a better option that is still affordable.

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Colorado 14er Event
Amateur Radio operators from around Colorado will be climbing many of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains and Summits On The Air (SOTA) peaks to set up amateur radio stations in an effort to communicate with other radio amateurs across the state and around the world.
Bob K0NR will be our guest to talk about this event. Read more here https://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/2021/07/2021-colorado-sota-14er-event/

10-10-10 Challenge
To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, WØC-SOTA is organizing a 10-10-10 Event with a challenge for Activators and Chasers alike. (Activators operate from summits, Chasers try to contact them.) 10 Activations, 10K Feet, Within 10 Days.
Matt K0MOS will be our guest to talk about this challenge. Read more here https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/woc-10-10-10-event-update/26220

Join us as we talk about how YOU can participate 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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