Summits On The Air - SOTA

I recently posted a blog claiming that a capacitor in the primary of the matching transformer is not needed for end fed half wave (EFHW) ...

In my research on End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antennas I found that nearly all have a capacitor in the primary (rig) side of the transformer...

Operating Position on Castle Peak Looking Southwest Summit Trip Summary Distance: ~ 3.5 mi one way Transport: Hiking Elevation Gain: 19...

Operating Position Looking South From Sand Ridge Summit Trip Summary Distance: ~ 6.5 mi one way Transport: Hiking Elevation Gain: 1200 ...

Looking east from Mt. Lincoln, Tinker Knob W6/NS-121 is hiding behind Anderson Peak Summit Trip Summary Distance: ~ 3 mi one way Transpor...

Looking east from Signal Hill, Donner Lake is in the background and Lake Angela in the foreground Summit Trip Summary Distance: ~ 2 mi on...

Summit Trip Summary Distance: 7.2 mi one way Transport: Hiking Elevation Gain: 1870 feet Time: ~3.5 hours one way Route: Via Pacific C...

SOTA activations are challenging and with risk, be sure you are experienced in hiking, navigation and survival skills.

What is SOTA? SOTA, or Summits On The Air, is basically an activity where ham radio operators take their radio equipment to a hill or mou...