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SeaPac 2015 SOTA Gathering - June 5, 6:30PM, Pizza Harbor, Seaside

Submitted by K7ATN on

SeaPac, the ARRL NW region hamfest is June 5 to June 7, 2015 in Seaside, Oregon.  We are having a Friday night SOTA gathering, much like previous years.  This year we have reserved the banquet room at the the same pizza place where we've met before, so we should have lots of room for the expanding group of SOTA folks!

Place: Pizza Harbor
15 North Edgewood St
Seaside, OR (503) 738-7210

Time: 6:30 PM
Friday, June 5, 2015

 
Hope to see you there.
Phil-NS7P, Roger-ND7PA & Etienne-K7ATN

Willamette Valley Summit to Summit (S2S) Party

Submitted by ND7PA on
Summit

Willamette Valley Summit to Summit (S2S) Party
Saturday, May 16th 19:00 UTC (Noon local)
Frequency: 146.55 - FM

This event is a perfect way to introduce both hams and non-hams to SOTA.
Invite hams from your local club, bring your kids, neighbor or invite other
curious hikers on the summit to make a contact. This is a great day to enjoy
and promote our radio sport. If you bring HF gear, we can share our party
with distant chasers too.

The party will convene at 1900 UTC on 146.55Mhz - FM, rain or shine. A central

SOTA Activation: Squak Mountain, King County, Washington - March 26, 2015

Submitted by K7MAS on
Summit

A very nice springtime activation of Squak Mountain, 2,024 Feet, 617 Meters elevation, a 2 point SOTA summit.  This was a return trip to work HF, as opposed the all 2M FM I used on my first activation of Squak, a little less than a year ago.  We also ascended via the much less crowded East Ridge Trail, through nice old growth evergreen trees, and the lush green growth of spring.  I highly recommend the East Ridge route on Squak!

Zephyr Ridge Point, Idaho | April 2015

Submitted by K7ZO on
Summit

K7MK and I headed out on a somewhat blustery spring day for our second ever activation. With snow still on higher peaks and Forest Service roads not opening up until April 30th we headed to this nearby 1 pointer. Per Google Earth and other satellite imagery we knew there was a private home on the actual summit. But, it had been activated once before and the terrain looked like we should be able to find a spot in the activation zone somewhere to setup. Actually getting to this summit is a bit of a navigation challenge.

QRPTTF April 25

Submitted by N7KRN on

The QRP To The Field contest is coming soon, and I was wondering if any of our pnwSOTA group had plans to participate in this one? Operating a SOTA peak qualifies your entry for a 3x multiplier. Just noticed that they've changed the rules this year such that start and stop times are based on your local time. Everyone runs 0900 - 1800 HRS LOCAL. 

http://www.zianet.com/qrp/qrpttf/2015/ttf.htm

Evening Activation of McCulloch Peak

Submitted by ND7PA on
Summit

McCulloch Peak is another great peak to actiavte if you are in the Corvallis area.  It is reached by taking OR Hwy 99W north from Corvallis and turning left about 3 miles from town on Lewisburg Rd. Take Lewisburg road  1.3 miles and bear right onto Sulfur Springs Road.  Proceed to the top of Lewisburg Saddle and head back down the hill. Near the bottom of the hill, which is Soap Creek valley, the road will take a 180 degree right turn. This point is 3.9 miles from Hwy99. Stay straight turning onto the gravel road.