Thanks for the video Fraser, thats really helpful for a beginner like me. I have been thinking about adding a 2m handheld to my kit and adding one with APRS sounds like a good idea - the more options the more likely to get a spot out. Thanks and 73's G4IVV
Cheers! A 2m handheld is must and an APRS one is well worth the outlay. I can't rely on 2m to activate summits up in the Highlands of Scotland, but sometimes it can give me QSO of the day! I've worked into Wales with 5w and a beam as well as into the Lake District with the mobile whip. 73, Fraser
Great video and happy to have learned options to spot one self. Interested in learning more about those remote summits you - Could you post the name of those summits or a link to the video? Thanks. for sharing
@@theradiorover Thanks for coming back. I will definitely be watching your videos very soon. Really happy to have found your channel. Felt the same when I discovered Walkhighlands website - A wealth of information about ham radio and Scotland.
If you have a Delorme GPS tracker or such a device you can send a text message to anyone asking them to spot you. Only a GPS satellite connection needed.
That's a good build. These devices are far more popular in North America than in Europe. The cost of the units and the subscription services can be prohibitive. I also think that they are more likely to be used in real remote wilderness areas, which I don't really encounter on my travels. I used a Spot tracker in the Sahara desert about 10 years ago and it was useful. Family were able to keep tabs of my location and progress. I think they will become more popular I the price comes down. Thanks for the comment! 73, Fraser
Thanks for the video Fraser. Really informative. Hoping to get started with SOTA soon and I’m researching everything so was glad for the ways to spot myself when time comes. Bought my first rig since last time I commented on one of your vids. Built myself an inverted v and am planning on testing it this afternoon. Appreciate the inspiration. Keep them coming. 73 MW7WDP
Good video! I would include spotting via some apps like VK-Port-a-log or YO3SAW SOTA Spotter, but is basically the same that doing via web sites 73 and thanks!
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Some very useful information there Fraser. I’ve thought of trying APRS several times but I never have to date. All the best. 73 Chris M0RSF
Thanks Chris 😊
73, Fraser
Well done Fraser hope it all goes well and one of your methods does the trick to Spot you. vk5cz ..
Thanks for the video Fraser, thats really helpful for a beginner like me. I have been thinking about adding a 2m handheld to my kit and adding one with APRS sounds like a good idea - the more options the more likely to get a spot out. Thanks and 73's G4IVV
Cheers! A 2m handheld is must and an APRS one is well worth the outlay. I can't rely on 2m to activate summits up in the Highlands of Scotland, but sometimes it can give me QSO of the day! I've worked into Wales with 5w and a beam as well as into the Lake District with the mobile whip. 73, Fraser
Great video and happy to have learned options to spot one self. Interested in learning more about those remote summits you - Could you post the name of those summits or a link to the video?
Thanks. for sharing
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I've been posting location maps of the summits in my recent videos. That was a suggestion from another subscriber. 😁👍
@@theradiorover Thanks for coming back. I will definitely be watching your videos very soon. Really happy to have found your channel. Felt the same when I discovered Walkhighlands website - A wealth of information about ham radio and Scotland.
If you have a Delorme GPS tracker or such a device you can send a text message to anyone asking them to spot you. Only a GPS satellite connection needed.
That's a good build. These devices are far more popular in North America than in Europe. The cost of the units and the subscription services can be prohibitive. I also think that they are more likely to be used in real remote wilderness areas, which I don't really encounter on my travels.
I used a Spot tracker in the Sahara desert about 10 years ago and it was useful. Family were able to keep tabs of my location and progress.
I think they will become more popular I the price comes down.
Thanks for the comment!
73, Fraser
Brilliant, and helpful regardless of where one wishes to activate. BTW, your station looks great! 73
Thank you! My station is very old. It's not used much, as I spent all of my time in the hills.
73, Frasr MM0EFI
Thanks for the video Fraser. Really informative. Hoping to get started with SOTA soon and I’m researching everything so was glad for the ways to spot myself when time comes. Bought my first rig since last time I commented on one of your vids. Built myself an inverted v and am planning on testing it this afternoon. Appreciate the inspiration. Keep them coming. 73 MW7WDP
Nice one! Look forward to hearing you on a summit. 40m can work well for a shorter hop GM to G, GW and GI most days. Good luck.
Good video! I would include spotting via some apps like VK-Port-a-log or YO3SAW SOTA Spotter, but is basically the same that doing via web sites
73 and thanks!