All that rig needs now is a CW paddle, they are a great CW rig. I like the external speaker on the KX2 better than the KX3 which tends to overload if volume control is not checked. Great set up thanks for the video. vk5cz ..
Hi there..Great video..Could you answer a question for me please…If I hear a SOTA (or POTA) station calling CQ, is that station just looking for replies from other SOTA stations? Thanks in advance..73..John.. G4EIJ
Hi John, Not at all. All SOTA operators appreciate contacts and reports from anyone and anywhere, even a couple of miles away. You may just get a signal report and exchange of details, but the signal report is always a genuine one. I once worked a massive pile up on 40m and a random chap stumbled across me on the frequency. We had a QSO and he asked what I was up to. Thought it must be a special event or something! I'm glad you enjoyed the film! 73, Fraser MM0EFI
Hi Geoff, Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry about the link... I've placed a copy of the cheat sheet in my own Google drive and updated the link. 73, Fraser MM0EFI
I've only just realised, the 110 is a KAC reg, was it a Solihull special vehicles build? I miss my old demo county 110, she was a good girl! Thks for the video, very enjoyable, with some more beautiful Scottish scenery!
It was a SV build. The grill badge is for a 110. Taken off the production line and then chassis lengthened to 127. Ex Herts. Constabulary Police remote command unit. Thanks for your comments. 😃 Fraser
Hi Bob, That pole is a 7 m Spiderbeams pole. It is 60cm (2') long packed and I think it weighs around 700g (1.5lb). It is bombproof and I've had it up in some rough conditions without issue. I sleeved the base section with some heat shrink wrap and this protects it when I jam it in rocks to save on guying. Glad you enjoyed the video! 73, Fraser MM0EFI
Yes, Although I don't generally use those. I can't rely on 4G for app,. Here's my short video describing How I Self-Spot, in order of easiness. ua-cam.com/video/XwcDQzuYnfc/v-deo.html&pp=sAQA
Thanks for the insight, great video! being an aspiring ham, foundation looming!,with a special interest in mobile ops this was especially useful.Hopefully qso sometime in the future !(my qth Exmoor S/w England ,)73s
There are always sheep somewhere. I seem to remember there were plenty of sheep along the track that I cycled up. Actually, I remember coming across them on the way back. Rather than move off to the side, they kept running along the track in fron of me for a good half mile. Sheep aren't to smart! 73, Fraser MM0EFI
Beautiful view and great activation!!! I'm retiring on December 31st and am thinking about getting a KX2, so this is really inspiring to me!
That was my first time out with the KX2. I love it and it us my go to radio for most expeditions!
Happy forthcoming retirement 😀
Cheers, Fraser MM0EFI
All that rig needs now is a CW paddle, they are a great CW rig. I like the external speaker on the KX2 better than the KX3 which tends to overload if volume control is not checked. Great set up thanks for the video. vk5cz ..
Yeah, thanks! Be a while before I learn Morse. Too much other stuff going on !!
One day though....
73, Fraser
Amazing video.
Very informative.
A really appreciate the way you mont the dipole.
73
Thanks! Glad you found it useful.
Fraser
Here’s kf4omp in South Carolina I enjoyed your video it was great. 73’s
Hi Richard, Thank you for finding my channel. I hope you enjoy the content!
73, Fraser MM0EFI
Thank you for sharing your mountain top set up. I find it very interesting how others do this in different environments. 73 Peter VK3ZPF
Thanks Peter. A fairly placid environment this time. 🙂 73, Fraser
Чудово! Дякую за цікаве і корисне відео. Успіхів 73!
Thank you 😀
Thank you!
No worries! Glad you found it useful.
Hell yea - LETS GO!
Go where? 😀
@@theradiorover To infinity and beyond
@@Radio.Norbair Hell Yeah! Let's go then 🚀
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Cheers 😀🤙
Nice.
Hi there..Great video..Could you answer a question for me please…If I hear a SOTA (or POTA) station calling CQ, is that station just looking for replies from other SOTA stations? Thanks in advance..73..John.. G4EIJ
Hi John, Not at all. All SOTA operators appreciate contacts and reports from anyone and anywhere, even a couple of miles away. You may just get a signal report and exchange of details, but the signal report is always a genuine one.
I once worked a massive pile up on 40m and a random chap stumbled across me on the frequency. We had a QSO and he asked what I was up to. Thought it must be a special event or something!
I'm glad you enjoyed the film!
73, Fraser MM0EFI
@@theradiorover Many thanks, Fraser..73
Hi Fraser, great video, couldn't down load cheat sheet though.
73 de Geoff vk3sq
Hi Geoff, Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry about the link...
I've placed a copy of the cheat sheet in my own Google drive and updated the link.
73, Fraser MM0EFI
I've only just realised, the 110 is a KAC reg, was it a Solihull special vehicles build? I miss my old demo county 110, she was a good girl! Thks for the video, very enjoyable, with some more beautiful Scottish scenery!
It was a SV build. The grill badge is for a 110. Taken off the production line and then chassis lengthened to 127. Ex Herts. Constabulary Police remote command unit.
Thanks for your comments. 😃
Fraser
What type of pole is that again and source? Enjoyed the video!
Hi Bob, That pole is a 7 m Spiderbeams pole. It is 60cm (2') long packed and I think it weighs around 700g (1.5lb). It is bombproof and I've had it up in some rough conditions without issue. I sleeved the base section with some heat shrink wrap and this protects it when I jam it in rocks to save on guying.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
73, Fraser MM0EFI
Do you use/have you seen the SOTA finder and SOTA spotter app?
Yes, Although I don't generally use those. I can't rely on 4G for app,. Here's my short video describing How I Self-Spot, in order of easiness. ua-cam.com/video/XwcDQzuYnfc/v-deo.html&pp=sAQA
Thanks for share. 73 py2vm
Great video! de W2CSI
Thank you! Hopefully something useful in it for you.
73, Fraser MM0EFI
Thanks for the insight, great video! being an aspiring ham, foundation looming!,with a special interest in mobile ops this was especially useful.Hopefully qso sometime in the future !(my qth Exmoor S/w England ,)73s
Great to hear Dave! Best of luck with your training for Foundation and hope to hear you on the bands!
73, Fraser MM0EFI
Great. 73
Thank you Carlos. 🙂
73, Fraser
Really nice activation! Glad to see the rain held off for you.
I am curious why there were no sheep on the mountains? DE WA1KLI
There are always sheep somewhere. I seem to remember there were plenty of sheep along the track that I cycled up. Actually, I remember coming across them on the way back. Rather than move off to the side, they kept running along the track in fron of me for a good half mile. Sheep aren't to smart!
73, Fraser MM0EFI
cq cq cq . what is sota ? de k thx
Check out www.sota.org.uk/ this explains it all!
73, Fraser MM0EFI