SOTA

I have a few different variations depending one what mode or antenna I want to try.

Usually though:

• IC-705
• Endfedz 10/20/40 Trail Friendly
• paddle or mic
• 20' collapsible mast
• log book (rite in the rain)
• in-ear headphones

Of course a water dish and treats if my dog, Nora, is traveling with me.

I'll keep all of that in a Maxpedition 12-Inch X 5-Inch Bottle Holder Backpack if I'm able to really minimize is the Nathan Trail 12-liter

There's a few extras in the pic that I may bring, like a coffee thermos for short hikes on cold days, YAKTRAX spikes in case it's icey, and a headlamp.

What do you SOTA with?

In case you missed it: (stolen from the ARRL weekly letter)

Summits on the Air (SOTA) in North America has three events scheduled between August 4 - 7, 2023. The Colorado 14er annual event will run from August 4 - 7, the SoCal SOTAFest in Southern California will run from August 4 - 6, and the Pacific Northwest Not-Quite-Fourteener event will run from August 5 - 6, and includes climbers in Washington and Oregon.

Many different frequencies and modes will be used during the August events, but the recommended 2-meter FM frequencies have been changed to 146.58, 146.55, and 146.49 MHz to align with the use of the North America Adventure Frequency for SOTA (146.58 MHz). Operation is also permitted on select HF frequencies. The National Simplex Frequency (146.52 MHz) may also be used. Each event website provides a list of operating frequencies. All amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners are invited to participate.

Steve (wg0at) was a huge reason I got into amateur radio and SOTA. Could watch his videos all day.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/57982

SOTA was the biggest reason I got into amateur radio. Love mixing radio/tech with getting out in the fresh air.