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Chat with Charlie

Chat with Charlie

I’m going solo on this one. The 1 year anniversary of this stream is a couple of weeks away. We’ve come a long way since episode 1. I’ve been really busy with travel lately and have not had a lot of time to finish up videos currently in post. What is next for this stream and for the channel. Join me for a casual discussion about this and what ever else you bring up in the chat. I’ll bring on guests from the chat if any are interested.

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Portable Morse Code Paddle by Fabio PY2AGO

Portable Morse Code Paddle by Fabio PY2AGO

The Brazilian Mini Morse code paddle (or key) is a durable option for your portable radio adventures. These paddles are made in Brazil by Fabio PY2AGO, who makes them in his spare time. The paddle has magnetic returns and has a very durable design for operating your portable radio in the field.

Find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/py2ago
I store it in this hard case: https://amzn.to/3kWaRuk

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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Western US Summit to Summit Events

Western US Summit to Summit Events

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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#28 How to be a better SOTA and POTA activator

#28 How to be a better SOTA and POTA activator

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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How to be a better SOTA and POTA activator

#28 How to be a better SOTA and POTA activator

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.

Twitter:
Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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Portable Morse Code Paddle by Radio Adventure Gear

Portable Morse Code Paddle by Radio Adventure Gear

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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Radio Adventure Gear Ultra-Portable Morse Code Paddle

Portable Morse Code Paddle by Radio Adventure Gear

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!

Twitter: @NJ7V_
Instagram: RedSummitRF
Facebook: Red Summit RF
TikTok: RedSummitRF

Donate: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf

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Portable Morse Code Paddles Series Introduction

Portable Morse Code Paddles Series Introduction

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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My 10 RADIO Essentials for Summits on the Air

My 10 RADIO Essentials for Summits on the Air

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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Your Questions Answered LIVE – Join the Livestream as a Special Guest!

Your Questions Answered LIVE – Join the Livestream as a Special Guest!

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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Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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