VHF/UHF Lift and a First CW SOTA: EI3LH’s Marconi Day Milestones
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Marconi Day: A Day of...
Category: SOTA
NM3A: Schaefer Head – A Perfect SOTA Outing
by Dan (NM3A) April 22nd, 2026: The weather was perfect! Sunny, 65°F, a light breeze, low humidity, K index...
Why are my POTA & SOTA activations often so short?
I received the following question from a reader recently, and I thought it deserved a proper reply here—especially since...
“Up Here, a Ham Radio Hiking Vignette from Colorado”
Many thanks to Dean (K2JB) for sharing the following video featuring our friend Steve (WG0AT) on our local SOTA...
Three Types of VHF SOTA Contacts
When I talk about doing VHF SOTA activations, people often wonder about what kind of contacts to expect. VHF...
The N6ARA RetroRig! (And POTA Platinum!)
It’s April 1, 2026, and my friend Ara (N6ARA) has once again outdone himself. Click here to watch on...
SOTA on the Hill Where the Buffalo Roam
by Vince (VE6LK) As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn...
POTA and SOTA: Why I still log to paper
by Thomas (K4SWL) Many thanks to Marc (KE2MT), who reached out on my YouTube channel with a question about...
W8TMI: POTA and SOTA Adventures in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
by Tim Johnson (W8TMI) It doesn’t take much to convince me to cross the Mackinac Bridge from Michigan’s Lower...
Second Edition of VHF, Summits, and More
Big news — I’m proud to announce that the Second Edition of my book VHF, Summits, and More is...
W8TMI: SOTA & POTA in the Bay Area with the Travel-Friendly Elecraft KH1
by Tim (W8TMI) I have been meaning to get to this write up for some time. Around Christmas 2024,...
SOTA Challenge: CW/SSB on 2m & 70cm
The SOTA Management Team launched a special challenge for 2026: a distance-based scoring challenge using CW and SSB on...
W7MDN: Trail-Running SOTA with the LNR Mountain Topper MTR-3B
by Matt (W7MDN) The Perfect Combination When my work schedule allows, I try to marry up trail running with...
Trying to Choose Between the Elecraft KH1 or Elecraft KX2? Here Are Some Questions You Should Ask Yourself.
By Thomas (K4SWL) One of the question I’m asked often by readers—especially those looking for a highly capable, do-it-all...
How the Field Radio Landscape Has Changed and Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Jump In!
Over the past few months, I’ve received a steady stream of emails and comments that have all landed in...
W3HN & NI4K: Trying to Enjoy an Ice-Cold, Holiday Six-Pack in the Woods of Pennsylvania
By John Hartzell (W3HN) and Zach Hartzell (NI4K) Every other year, we host our family for Christmas in Pennsylvania,...
KD9ZAB: QRP POTA and SOTA From the Top of Missouri
by Adam (KD9ZAB) Last Saturday (December 20, 2025) was one of those activations that remind you why QRP is...
Pedestrian Mobile at Its Best: An Impromptu KH1 SOTA Activation at Anderson Mountain
Yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, I managed to squeeze in a very impromptu Summits on the Air activation. My...
From Attempt to Activation: K1PAP’s Second SOTA Outing Pays Off
Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing the following field report–a follow-up to this one–which was also published on...
A First SOTA Attempt: K1PAP Shares Hard-Earned Lessons
Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing this very honest and thoughtful field report from what was meant to...
N3HXZ: Trans-Atlantic SOTA S2S Event from W3 land
by Dale (N3HXZ) In the spring and autumn, there is a Trans-Atlantic SOTA summit-to-summit event. The autumn event was...
Field Report and Notes From M1GEO’s First SOTA Activation in Japan
Please note that a version of the following post was originally published on the SOTA Reflector: My first JA...
A New SOTA-Themed Book from GW4BML: Summit of Dreams
I recently received a note from Ben Lloyd (GW4BML), who let me know about his newly published book, Summit...
Winter Activation Of Bow Tie Mountain
On December 1, most SOTA summits in Colorado gain an additional 3 points due to the Seasonal (Winter) Bonus....
Most Active SOTA Summits in Colorado -Nov 2025
Here’s an update on the most activated SOTA summits in Colorado. See my previous report here. Mount Herman (W0C/FR-063)...