Last time I visited Flint Peak, it did not go well. I was alone, in a funky mood, rushed, and having gear problems. If bored, read about it here: W6/CT-225: Flint Peak, a failed activationA short hike but a hot spot for RFI. My only SOTA hike (so far)
I'm happy to report that my days of unemployment have been short-lived and are coming to an end this week: cue me frantically starting and finishing as many projects on the list as possible, including this one. Mobile HF, the ability to receive and transmit while in motion
Another great SOTA (Summits on the Air) activation in the books! Today I left my beloved HF radio (Elecraft KX2) at home and went light. Despite it being April, this was only my second SOTA attempt this year, and first successful one. What a day to hit the trail for
A spur-of-the-moment choice to take an alternate route paid off through an intimate hike along a seasonal stream and patches of snow! Vetter Mountain continues to be a winner in my book
An affordable DMR-analog handheld hybrid that's blowing my mind, for less than $100...