Category: Red Summit RF

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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#MNHR #SOTA #Portable Radio

Thomas K4SWL is a very active QRP portable enthusiast. He created a website QRPer.com where he shares his adventures. Like so many other portable radio fans, Thomas enjoys SOTA, POTA, Field Day and many other activities that center around operating portable QRP. Join us as we get to know Thomas a little better and find out why he advocates for QRP portable in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

Thomas’s Website https://qrper.com/
Thomas’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/m0ussaW

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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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps

Thomas K4SWL is a very active QRP portable enthusiast. He created a website QRPer.com where he shares his adventures. Like so many other portable radio fans, Thomas enjoys SOTA, POTA, Field Day and many other activities that center around operating portable QRP. Join us as we get to know Thomas a little better and find out why he advocates for QRP portable in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

Thomas’s Website https://qrper.com/

Podcast version of this show https://anchor.fm/nj7v

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
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps

So what is a Summits on the Air Pop-up Event? It’s an event where a group of chasers and activators all meet together on the airwaves within a short time frame. It might be compared to a "CW sprint". Some examples of a SOTA pop-up include the "North America to Europe Summit to Summit Event", the "Willamette Valley Summit to Summit Party", and the "Colorado 14er Event". These events occur once a year over a few hours on a specific day. Mini Morning Madness in Arizona is similar, however it happens about once a week from June 1st – September 1, instead of annually. And, rather than being a few hours in duration, the time frame is even shorter; about 15 -45 minutes for each pop-up event.

Gear
Nylon Mesh Bags https://amzn.to/3fIHfiy
Osprey UltraLight Padded Organizer https://amzn.to/3vJAenf
BNC Female to SMA Male Adaptor https://amzn.to/3c8CcWr
BTech UV-5X3 Radio https://amzn.to/34GGgta
Yaesu FT-60R https://tinyurl.com/4p9366cb
Alinco DJ-G7T https://www.gigaparts.com/alinco-dj-g7t.html
1.2Ghz Yagi Antenna https://tinyurl.com/czu4vfvn

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