SOTA summit: Dirrington Law, Scottish Borders GM/SS-225
Activation Date: May 10, 2019
Unique: Yes, 161st and 199th overall
Call sign used: MM0SNA/P
Portable operation: Yes
Radio: KX2 and VX-8G
Antenna: LNG 40/20/10 end fed and 2m J Pole
Band/Modes used: 20m/40m, voice and FT8
Hike: ~2 miles R/T and ~650ft ascent. (<–click left for GaiaPro track etc)
Hike and AZ profile:
- Overgrown 4×4 dirt road and paths
- Treeless summit
- Small hook on dislodged trig point suitable to attach light mast
- Flat AZ
- Great views south of Cheviots and west to Eildon (Melrose area)
Recommend: Yes, very easy
Solo operation: Yes
Cell Coverage: O2 excellent
Photos: Copyright Paul Gacek 2019
Paul Gacek 