10 tips for SOTA & POTA Excursions


If you're planning for SOTA (Summits On The Air) and POTA (Parks On The Air) operations, you may find these suggestions from Charlie (NJ7V) helpful.  Always go prepared, including extra water, food, and backup communications.

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This is post 2365 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas.

Here are some comments from Charlie:

Whether you are new to Summits on the Air and Parks on the Air, or an experienced activator, you should follow these 10 tips to have a safe and enjoyable excursion. In this video I activate Saddle Mountain W7A/AE-023 in the Coconino National Forest K-4428. While doing so I offer 10 tips for you to consider. Twitter: @NJ7V_ Instagram: RedSummitRF Facebook: Red Summit RF Keep this channel AD FREE - Donate: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf Obtain a sticker https://redsummitrf.blogspot.com/ Gear Seat Cushion https://amzn.to/3d9OOO8 Bioenno 4.5Ah Battery https://amzn.to/3awPdHM Yaesu FT-817/818 https://amzn.to/3czJLql Zoom H1n Audio Recorder https://amzn.to/3cxrTfO Artman GoPro Batteries https://amzn.to/3oQncRu Battery Monitor https://ebay.us/nLtj4c Mast - Black Widow Pole https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bnm-b... Nite Ize Gear Tie https://amzn.to/3s5tSgP GoPro case https://amzn.to/3aHXZmH Case for my batteries (GoPro case) https://amzn.to/3aHXZmH TrailBuddy Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/3sAIwwS #MNHR #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #SummitsOnTheAir

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

 

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