For a long time now I have been wanting to design and install a solar system for my HAM radios. I also wanted solar power to run DC lights inside my workshop, charge AA/AAA batteries and more. I wanted to be able to operate HAM radios and charge basic batteries for handheld operation in the […]
Tahquitz peak. 6 mile hike with 2300 feet of vertical gain from the parking location. The peak sits at 8825ft above sea level. We were easily able to make multiple contacts after setting up along a ridge past the fire lookout station. We found a nice spot under a big pine, got the wire in […]
SOTA (Summits On The Air). What an amazing conception of recreational overload. Why is SOTA such an intriguing activity? What about SOTA draws so many in to it’s grasp? I suppose the answer isn’t too difficult to find. One must only break down the activity in to its primary components: Summiting a mountain. Radio […]
SOTA activation of Ryan Mountain. Video produced with Adobe Premier and After Effects CS4. Ryan Mountain is located in Joshua Tree National Park, near Joshua Tree California. Ryan peak sits at 5500 ft elevation. Our activation was made using a Yeasu FT-857, a custom made wire antenna on a carbon fiber pole-fishing-pole for HF, […]
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