Episode 6 of Ham Radio 360 features Doug, KY7S, as he takes us on a mountaintop adventure with Summits on the Air (SOTA). SOTA is an award scheme for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners that promotes portable operation in mountainous areas.

Summits on the Air (SOTA) is an award scheme for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas.

Doug covers all aspects of activating a summit, from planning and packing to station and antenna setup, spotting, making contacts, and safely returning. He also shares his personal experiences with SOTA and how he got bitten by the SOTA bug.

Tune in to this exciting episode and learn more about the challenges and rewards of operating in the great outdoors with SOTA.

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