SOTA Mountain Biking, Rock Scrambling and QMX AX-1 CW OPS

Had an incredible day on Burnt Mountain (W6/CT-217), combining mountain biking, hiking, rock scrambling, and operating CW (Morse code). This was my first time pairing the QMX 60-15M transceiver with the Elecraft AX-1 antenna, and it was a thrilling experiment! The combo performed better than expected, and every moment was as challenging as it was rewarding. I hope you enjoy the adventure and excitement as much as I did-it was definitely an adventure to remember!
Summit Details
Burnt Mountain
W6/CT-217
Elevation: 21366ft
Ascent: 932ft
Distance: 1.1 miles
Coordinates: 33.203, -117.0659
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Operating Frequencies: 15, 17 and 20 Meters
Modes: CW,
Gear
USMC Assault Pack
QRP-LAB QMX QRP Radio 60-15M
N0SA M5 Paddle
RG-316 25'
iFTx IOS APP
Headphones
DJI Wireless Microphones
DJI OSMO Action 4
Vassago Jabberwocky 29er single speed
There is no way I would have the confidence and or the skill be a CW operator on the air without the fantastic instructors from both CWOPS and LICW. Do not hesitate one minute to join this fabulous clubs to learn morse code.
cwops.org
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iFTx Details
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www.hb9zhk.ch/...
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[@W4EMB]

loving the B roll and drone shots, thanks for all the extra work in filming that!.

[@dugbohamradio]

TNX! Absolutely 👍🏻 !

[@twooldmeninthewoods]

Another great video dude ... quote of the day "I'm om the summit, don't steal my stuff!" ... the over drone shot is a nice touch.

[@dugbohamradio]

😂 yep “ on the summit pls don’t steal my stuff” TNX for watching !

[@miketaylor6700]

Way to go Doug!!
Great aerial footage from that drone. And amazing how you could talk to Japan on 5watts (and all over USA)!!!
I love my QMX too!!!
Mike KK7MMN

[@dugbohamradio]

TNX Mike! QMX is my favorite QRP rig for its features and light weight design. The AX-1 performed better than I expected and was a great combo with the QMX.

[@gordonmiller4439]

Outstanding Doug, thanks for showing the AX-1with the QMX! 72 de KO4AYC

[@dugbohamradio]

No problem! Plan on adding additional counterpoises to see if there are any differences in performance. AX-1 got the job done.

[@lancen4ldb743]

Excellent video, Dugbo! Fun to watch! TU 72 ee

[@dugbohamradio]

Glad you enjoyed the video. And was such a fun activation.

[@n4jaw]

Doug, you know I'm loving some SOTA "Ham on a Bike". I've done the same with my bike on a couple of POTA activations where bikes or dogs weren't allowed in the park As always, thanks for sharing your experiences .

[@dugbohamradio]

Absolutely Jim!!! I just bought a great used geared bike , Trek Stache 5. Planning more SOTA / POTA activities . Stay tuned

[@DK5ONV]

AWSOME ! ! !

[@dugbohamradio]

TNX. It was a great adventure by mixing other activities with portable ops