linked EFHW for 10-20m

Homebrewed linked EFHW (10-20m), SOTAbeam tuner, 18ft fiberglass fishing rod !! WARNING !! There are old mountaineers, and bold mountaineers… there are no old-bold mountaineers. Hiking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities particularly in Colorado with its extreme elevations. … Continue reading

SOTA Antenna Pole Tips

Antenna Pole Tips by KX0R For activating summits without trees, we usually need to bring a support for an HF antenna. The most common tool is a collapsible fiberglass pole. There are many types of poles available, and they have … Continue reading

Ultra-lightweight 2m Yagi for SOTA

I am always carrying my HT (Yaesu VX-7R) as a backup on my SOTA activations. It saved my butt on two occasions when high winds prevented me from setting up my vertical Buddipole. Since high winds are not unusual at … Continue reading