On Saturday, September 22nd a few of the club members made the drive up to Big Hill to have a little radio fun and learn some more about Summits on the Air (SOTA). Ten of the club members made it up the hill. Phil, KK6YYD and Dave, K6TQ found a spot in the shade and gave us some SOTA tips, Phil also made a few 2m contacts. Also in the picture is Don, KG6YST and Bill, W6UYD.
Jeff, KD6KNA got a satellite and 80m phone station on the air. Don, KG6YST and Tony, KM6LNP supervised the operation.
Colton, WD6CWM setup his station for digital and was trying to pull emails from Winlink, He also had a great view of the valley and foothils.
Jay, KE6GLA worked SOTA made eight SOTA contacts on 40m, 20m and 2m. Farthest QSO was Wisconsion. Jay had a great view of the Sierra Nevada. Nancy, KG6PNP took great pictures and greeted a few of the vistiors to the hill and called CQ on 2m for some SOTA contacts. Greg, KJ6GHL was able to make a quick stop by as well. We had a great time and couldn't ask have asked for a nicer day.
