NPOTA Entity: N/A SOTA summit: W6/SC-029 Activation Date: May 25th, 2016 Portable operation: Yes Radio: Elecraft KX3 operating at 5 watts Antenna: LNR Trail Friendly end fed 40-20m Bands used: 40m, 20m Furthest
Tag: SSB
Day Two in New Mexico; Cerro Pelon and Lobato Mesa
NPOTA Entity: N/A SOTA summit: Cerro Pelon W5N/SE-025 and Lobato Mesa W5N/SE-031 Activation Date: May 10, 2016 Portable operation: Yes using home brew battery pack (K1JD’s design) Radio: Elecraft KX3 operating at 12-15 watts
First taste of New Mexico; Capilla and Osha
NPOTA Entity: N/A SOTA summit: Capilla Peak W5N/SI-006 and Osha Peak W5N/SI-007 Activation Date: May 9, 2016 Portable operation: Yes using home brew battery pack (K1JD’s design) Radio: Elecraft KX3 operating at 12-15 watts
Golden Gate Recreation Area just before dawn – activating NPOTA RC11
NPOTA Entity: RC11 Activation Date: Jan 2, 2016 Portable operation: Yes Hike in: Yes ATT Coverage: Goodish Access: Park at 37.833849, -122.494465. Hike on Coastal Trail ~1 mile roundtrip