Monthly Archives: January 2012

January 29, 2012
1:00 pm
by: KD0BIK

Self-Spotting via Amateur Radio

While I’ve used my iPhone to send a tweet to Twitter to alert my followers I’m active on a SOTA summit, I know there may be times this just won’t be possible.  Then there is the other side of me … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2012
8:13 am
by: KD0BIK

Chase or Activate?

I recently received an email from a listener of my amateur radio podcast, the Practical Amateur Radio Podcast who had listened to episode 50.  Episode 50 was all about Summits on the Air or SOTA.  The listener asked a very … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2012
9:33 am
by: KD0BIK

Success is spelled F U N

I was having dinner the other night with Steve, wGØAT.  We were talking about SOTA and discussing the various methods of participating in the program.  The Summits on the Air program is not just for mountaineers.  It truly has something … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2012
10:12 am
by: KD0BIK

I’m Shocked and Disappointed…

Let me first start off and say that I believe something should be done to protect against piracy and to protect intellectual property (IP).  However, like many of you, I feel the current legislation of SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2012
10:13 am
by: KD0BIK

Introduction–SOTA “How To”

I’m going to periodically write various “how to” related articles which I will flag with the category of “How To” so they are easy to locate.  An excellent primer to help get you grounded in all things Summits On The … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2012
3:07 pm
by: KD0BIK

Daydreaming about SOTA

We’re all human and if you’re like me, you find yourself daydreaming about other things.  As I write this blog post, it is Wednesday, 11 January 2012.  The weather outside is frightful.  The snow is falling in the city and … Continue reading →

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