Top 5 Reasons I Do Summits on the Air

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  • Taking you along for another Summits on the Air activation to the top of Wilson Mountain W7A/CS-062 just north of Sedona, Arizona in the Coconino National Forest K-4428. I give you my top 5 reasons why I participate in the SOTA program. I am trying to dip my toes into Parks on the Air a little bit too, so I make this a dual activation - SOTA/POTA
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  • @WC9Beau
    @WC9Beau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks so much for including me in this video. I listened for awhile and you sounded great. Lost you when you went to 20M

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, that was a fun edition to the video. I really appreciate you sending the clip and supporting me with spots and all that.

  • @F5LKW
    @F5LKW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1 - Community => Yes ! I agree, that's mine too
    2 - Education, experience => Yes ! sound good
    3 - Pile-UP => The most QSO I did while SOTA activity = 245 QSO
    4 - Adventure => I love discover new place.
    5 - Many thanks for your really nicee video, and if you visit France (F/CR or F/AM) I will be enjoyrd to be your guide. + 73 Roger

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good! Glad we have the same thoughts. Thank you. 73

  • @Smokey2-2016_USMC
    @Smokey2-2016_USMC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Charlie. SOTA is exciting to say the least. Worked you a few times. Keep up the videos they are very educational for our community. 73, Richard N6PKT -Arizona

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rich - Thank you for the positive words of encouragement. You've worked me a few times? I would say that is an understatement as you are a regular in my log. I feel like I know you well. Thanks for all the chases. Talk to you again soon!

  • @AD6DMDennis
    @AD6DMDennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The top reason I do Summits on the Air is all the peer pressure from you guys. 😆

    • @AD6DMDennis
      @AD6DMDennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seriously though, great video. Thanks for always being out there and sharing these sights and sounds with us. We live vicariously through your SOTA.

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatever it takes my friend haha

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dennis. We gotta meet in person some day. Maybe even without SOTA in the mix lol.

  • @ukrainehamradio
    @ukrainehamradio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool activity and cool place!
    I go to the forest and field from dirty and noisy cities and from people.
    Pure ether and nature are number one on my list.

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Vlad. I totally agree. It helps re-energize my soul!

  • @brianve7jyd943
    @brianve7jyd943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for slowin down Charlie -- beautiful country take care

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

  • @wy7n79
    @wy7n79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I looked you up. You are in my chaser log 10 times! So good to add a face to the name! 73 - Bruce-WY7N

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, same on this side.

  • @HamRadioLiveShow
    @HamRadioLiveShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video my friend! I’m going to use it on my ham radio podcast that helps to teach ham radio and encourage people to join the hobby.
    I’m doing a special segment on SOTA. This is a fine video. I’ll make sure and link your TH-cam channel in the description. Excellent work here. Thank you for supplying such great work for the ham radio and “hopeful ham radio“ community.
    Larry
    de K7HN

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Larry - thank you so much for visiting the channel. Your words are very kind. I'll have to check out your podcast!

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just so beautful mother nature. Good job, sir. 73's de Uncle Günter from SW-Germany

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed! I understand Germany is very beautiful too. I would love to visit and check out the forests some day.

  • @malenve6vid
    @malenve6vid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff Charlie. Come to think of it, I would say my 5 reasons are almost the same but in different order. Cheers.

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! I wondered if others have the same or a similar list.

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Great combo Charlie. while I am not a "full Fledged" sota or Pota chaser. I do check the sites to dole out points / qso opportunities. Did a lot of "hilltopping" long before it became Pota or Sota. had lots of fun then (abt 40 yrs ago) and wud still like to get some more Hilltopping in. maybe this summer. Great views from up there beautiful country. I hve an Uncle in the Mesa area. keep trying to get me out that way maybe some day. tnx agn and 73 de Ellis WA1RKS

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ellis - I love hearing about the pioneers in Hilltopping. I don't think many people realize how far back it goes, and that you don't need a system to enjoy it. If you get out there portable let me know. I'd like to work you since it appears I haven't yet. If you do make it out this way to visit your uncle, spring and fall are best. Perfect temps. 73 my friend!

  • @TheNoCodeTech
    @TheNoCodeTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    #MNHR
    #TeamReplay for the win!

  • @JayN4GO
    @JayN4GO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gud job man! I can’t tell what antenna you bring w you but it works. You touched on everything that pulls us into goals in the hobby. There’s so many!

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great minds huh! Others have expressed the same about their top 5. My mast is what you see there on my pack. It's longer than what most use but deal with that. I have a homebrew linked dipole I hoist up the mast.

  • @ke6mt
    @ke6mt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredibly beautiful out there! Your reasons for SOTA are very similar to mine! 73, Rex KE6MT

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Rex and thanks. That's cool we have similar thoughts.

  • @go2douglasvamateurradioandmore
    @go2douglasvamateurradioandmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for doing these videos, they have helped get me motivated to do some myself. You must have read my mind, I was wondering about doing a sota/pota dual activation.

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm happy the videos are helpful to somebody. Yeah, the dual pota/sota thing isn't all that hard. I think the hardest part is sending the log to the POTA coordinator.

  • @M0RSF
    @M0RSF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another excellent video Charlie. I have a video with a very similar theme in mind for my channel. I have learned so much since I started portable operating. One of the things that is rarely mentioned is mental health. I have friends that suffer from it quite badly. Personally I feel so much better after a day out in the Mountains. Keep up the good work and all the best. 73 Chris M0RSF

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Chris! I could have emphasized that even more. Getting out there is so great for our mental health!

  • @TAKEONEURBANPRODUCTION
    @TAKEONEURBANPRODUCTION ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent u gave real signal reports ..

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I try to give real RST but I'm a little off sometimes, but yes, I always make the attempt.

  • @n3bz-robertfridell102
    @n3bz-robertfridell102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Activation Charlie ! - Going to put this on my list to activate !! - N3BZ

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If anybody can do it, you can. You might wait until Fall. It was a little toasty for me on the way down and it's heating up, as you know. I think the scenery will be better then too.

    • @n3bz-robertfridell102
      @n3bz-robertfridell102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedSummitRF Charlie, as always you bring good content w/ meaning to our SOTA Community. thanks. RF

    • @n3bz-robertfridell102
      @n3bz-robertfridell102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I completed Wilson hike on 8/13/2021 - indeed, was a very scenic and very memorable hike. On the upper flatland several groups of white tail deer, many types of trees and cactus. Will do this one again next year.

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video my friend Charlie you numero uno 73 from kb2uew

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool, thanks Alvaro! Looks like you are going back and catching some of the classics.

  • @davidsradioroom9678
    @davidsradioroom9678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice activation! SOTA and POTA in one go. I prefer POTA, because it is much easier to do. I have some disabilities, and I would have to do a drive-up SOTA if I were to do one, but I don't think there are any around my QTH. I think if I went to this summit, I would be tempted to stay all day and enjoy the view. 73.

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally get that and agree. I'm happy to hear you are getting out there, regardless of how. Nature is rejuvenating, huh?

  • @happyending486
    @happyending486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome .. 👍

  • @brianve7jyd943
    @brianve7jyd943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PS - heck of an idea with those pdf's charlie - like that txs

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated! 👍

  • @josempantaleon
    @josempantaleon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video Charlie...

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Jose

  • @AvocaSingleTrack
    @AvocaSingleTrack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it'd be great if their website worked... can't do anything on SOTA website, all blank screens

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Strange, that's not my experience right now. I have occasionally seen this happen in the past.

  • @JT-py9lv
    @JT-py9lv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    first in chat, first in comments

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a grand feeling to be first!

  • @TAKEONEURBANPRODUCTION
    @TAKEONEURBANPRODUCTION ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope snake don't grab your radio ..

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  ปีที่แล้ว

      haha no snakes in site on this one but I know they were around.

  • @TheArtofEngineering
    @TheArtofEngineering ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What ur telling me is SOTA is a cult religion 😂😂Loved this video tu fer sharing 73 de VK2AOE

    • @RedSummitRF
      @RedSummitRF  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! It sort of is I guess.