A long journey to somewhere After a chance encounter with Anne of Green Gables and then a more serious encounter with metal in the sky
Author: W6PNG
Aztec Butte, Utah and the start of Canyonlands NP White Rim 4×4 Road
SOTA summit: Aztec Butte, Canyonlands NP, Utah W7U/SU-058 Activation Date: March 21st, 2019 Unique: Yes, number 158 Call sign used: W6PNG Portable operation: Yes Radio: KX3 Antenna: EndFed Band/Modes used: 40mSSB Hike: ~0.6
Arches NP and the peak that wasn’t
SOTA summit: Klondike Bluffs, Utah W7U/GR-046 Activation Date: Attempted March 21st, 2019 but rained out Photos: Copyright Paul Gacek 2019 I’ve never quite figured out if I like Vegas
Suitcase DXPedition Station Automation (Part 3); 2×6 antenna switch
It’s a bit like being a mid century pioneer traipsing along the Oregon Trail. You somewhat know your destination, you take comfort from the fact
From Boar-ed to Dossen
SOTA summit: Dossen, Switzerland HB/SZ-035 Activation Date: Jan 27th, 2019 Unique: Yes Call sign used: HB9/W6PNG/P Portable operation: Yes Radio: KX2 Antenna: EndFed Band/Modes used: 40m and 20m SSB Hike: ~2.7 miles and ~600ft
Tough time in Costa Rica
Location: Gyabo, Costa Rica Contest: ARRL DX Phone SSB Contest, 48 hours over March 2 and 3, 2019 Contest Software Used: N1MM Portable operation: No Radio: Elecraft KX3, PX3 Panadapter and KXPA100
