Stissing Mountain Sunrise
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Learn CW. QRP POTA. KH1 2 watts.
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QRP SOTA with company.
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QRP CW POTA on my new bike.
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HOLY DX SOTA QRP W2/EH-021
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KD2YDN activating K-5317 QRP CW
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W2/GC-109 Bell Ayr. 40m cw QRO
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VK3YE QSO January 2023
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@matthewcustodio973
@matthewcustodio973 4 күн бұрын
Do you need a tuner for this antenna or is it resonant?
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 4 күн бұрын
@@matthewcustodio973 Yes, I use one. Here’s a SOTA activation using this antenna. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXNoYuJectkp8ksi=IqAXi6g9lCuBzQ8J
@Aimsport-video
@Aimsport-video 20 күн бұрын
Nails on a chalkboard is soothing compared to that sidetone.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 20 күн бұрын
@@Aimsport-video Many aren’t thrilled with the side tone. I’d have to agree. But for what this radio does and where it allows for me to go, I deal. A much more soothing side tone is definitely needed!
@Aimsport-video
@Aimsport-video 20 күн бұрын
@ would buy it in a second if it sounded half as good as a CFT1. Beeps and boops near family are okay… but the KH1 is like a lithium powered mosquito oberdriven in your ear. Not kind.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 19 күн бұрын
@ The sound isn’t enough to keep me away personally. What this thing can do with so little is ideal. Especially for big multi summit/miles trail runs. But to each their own. That’s the beauty I suppose.
@o2bnov0307
@o2bnov0307 25 күн бұрын
I'm glad you were safe in your climb. Amazing views from the summit. TU es vy 73 de David AE4LH
@N6RUN
@N6RUN Ай бұрын
Nicely done!
@RyujiSuzuki
@RyujiSuzuki Ай бұрын
Nice hike! Hope you fixed the mic afterwards.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@RyujiSuzuki It was a loss. Very inexpensive but worthy mic, so I bought another one. It was my own fault for not slowing down a bit. I should have anchored the tripod. Glad you enjoyed!
@RyujiSuzuki
@RyujiSuzuki Ай бұрын
@@KD2YDN You know what I always say? Save it, it'll take it apart to see if it can be fixed! Your videos always inspire me to look into a bit more challenging summit with a heavier pack, complete with my coffee kit. Maybe not early morning, but afternoon coffee... I'm totally an amateur hiker, haha.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@ Anytime of day, any season. Hiking is always a fun time! Go at your own pace and enjoy your coffee. 🤣 Everything is much more manageable when taking it easy and just enjoying the entire outing. I look forward to your future field report!
@va2eo127
@va2eo127 Ай бұрын
Looks like a fun hike, it’s on my to do list. Thanks for sharing. 73, Eric VA2EO
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@va2eo127 This will most definitely be a nice spot to revisit and spend a long activation on peak. Lovely spot. You can access 3 other summits, 2 of which are high peaks. Glad you enjoyed Eric! 72!
@kc1mxb
@kc1mxb Ай бұрын
Cool video, Chris! I like the looks of that summit. The activation zone has great views but seems like there are also places to tuck away out of the wind if you wanted to. Vy 73 de Jonathan "JB"
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@kc1mxb Most definitely. I knew it’d be a short one and I wanted the video to show how nice it was at the very top. So I managed the wind for a bit. I’m glad you enjoyed the video JB!
@N4AAJ
@N4AAJ Ай бұрын
Great video, Chris. Thank you for filming the hike. Awesome scenery! Slippery. Looking forward to the next one. Cu on the air. 73 de K4FR
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@N4AAJ Thanks always Scott! Glad you enjoyed. I was surprised by this peak. Wasn’t planned but I’m glad I found it.
@n4jaw
@n4jaw Ай бұрын
Love the "Indiana Jones" look.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@n4jaw My son gave me one mission. “Find a feather for it dad!” lol
@n4jaw
@n4jaw Ай бұрын
@@KD2YDN 🤣
@w2msa
@w2msa Ай бұрын
What an amazing view Chris, thanks for sharing your journey with us. 73, de W2MSA
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@w2msa glad you enjoyed Noel!
@DeborahRodriguez-q8l
@DeborahRodriguez-q8l Ай бұрын
Reichel Groves
@RichardGonzalez-v6y
@RichardGonzalez-v6y Ай бұрын
Queenie Pine
@RyujiSuzuki
@RyujiSuzuki Ай бұрын
No morning coffee?
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@RyujiSuzuki Big mistake there haha
@RyujiSuzuki
@RyujiSuzuki 2 ай бұрын
I'm curious what kind of coffee you make at the summits... cowboy coffee?
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN Ай бұрын
@@RyujiSuzuki During this trip I believe Mike had some Starbucks instant. All coffee feels rewarding on these trips. Hard to go wrong. Do you have a preference?
@RyujiSuzuki
@RyujiSuzuki Ай бұрын
@@KD2YDN I keep a Jetboil, hand crank grinder and Aeropress in my truck, but your video inspired me to think. Maybe I'll try an alcohol stove and moka pot for a summit next time...
@N6RUN
@N6RUN 2 ай бұрын
DX!!!
@N4AAJ
@N4AAJ 2 ай бұрын
Awesome DX!!!
@kylemesick7159
@kylemesick7159 2 ай бұрын
Mind blowing! I’d say that is an extremely unique day!
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 2 ай бұрын
Love the opening scene!!!
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 2 ай бұрын
Amazing!!
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 2 ай бұрын
Sooooo beautiful!!!
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 2 ай бұрын
That’s pretty awesome!
@potababe
@potababe 2 ай бұрын
Such a pretty place!
@EvanK2EJT
@EvanK2EJT 2 ай бұрын
I can't tell you how many people I've heard over the years say "nEw yOrK iS uGlY!"........yeah, tell me you've never been to New York without telling me you've never been to New York LOL. That view at sunrise proves all of those idiots wrong.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 2 ай бұрын
@@EvanK2EJT Agreed! We live in a remarkable area with history that would amaze just about anyone if they knew. I hope our videos open the minds of the New York naysayers. Im referring to geography, flora/fauna of course. Just got back from an amazing ADK 3 day trip. Of course I brought a radio…or 3 hihi. Thanks for checking the video out Evan. Be well and 73!
@N4AAJ
@N4AAJ 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, Chris! That sunrise view was incredible. Thanks for taking us along. I was thrilled to catch you on summit :) 73 es cul
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 2 ай бұрын
@@N4AAJ Always excited to hear the euphonious “N4AAJ” call. Thanks brother! 73!
@slythenavigator1131
@slythenavigator1131 2 ай бұрын
Best coffee in the world: summit coffee !!!
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 2 ай бұрын
@@slythenavigator1131 Absolutely! I appreciated your contacts this past weekend. I just got back in the door from my ADK 3 day trip with my brother and good friend. I’ll leave a field report on NESota soon. 73!
@yvettek9333
@yvettek9333 2 ай бұрын
Chris I NEVER hear you when your out in the field. I listen and listen but no doughnut!! May I suggest you take along a KW amp!!!!!! Well its been fun watching your Ham progression since day one . Keep on doing what you're doing and I'll keep on listening. GL and 72 Alex K5uny
@N6RUN
@N6RUN 2 ай бұрын
nicely done 💪
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 2 ай бұрын
@@N6RUN Thanks brother.
@kc1mxb
@kc1mxb 2 ай бұрын
Nice video, Chris! TNX fer the contact from Whiteface today. A FB complete candidate! Vy 73 de Jonathan "JB"
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 2 ай бұрын
@@kc1mxb Thanks for the Q! Glad to log you JB!
@KN4OKadventures
@KN4OKadventures 2 ай бұрын
Great job guys! I hope to work you guys while we are at the GA SOTA camp out next week
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 2 ай бұрын
@@KN4OKadventures I’ll be doing another summit tomorrow here in the ADK’s. I’d say approx. 0930. Thank you for the kind words. 73!
@JeffersonPenberthy-f3p
@JeffersonPenberthy-f3p 2 ай бұрын
McCullough Forest
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 3 ай бұрын
Today was a good day!!!
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@debbiestanley4891 It was! Glad we got out together.
@MelvinBrinson-w6n
@MelvinBrinson-w6n 3 ай бұрын
You are amazing and so talented. Awesome.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@MelvinBrinson-w6n Yea. And everyone’s mother thinks they’re so handsome 😂. Thanks pops.
@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 3 ай бұрын
Nice video dude! nice contacts! Love all the mushrooms (especially the lion's main) 📻💨
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork I’m trying to get better identifying them. I saw the Lions mane, Turkey tail, A. muscana, and the Indian pipe (flower). First Lions mane I’ve seen in a bit.
@N4AAJ
@N4AAJ 3 ай бұрын
Nice! Nothing better than a post activation beer! 73
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@N4AAJ Almost put me to sleep 😂
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 3 ай бұрын
Holy cow Spain, and Iceland!!!!! Pretty cool! Those views and colorful mushrooms were awesome!!! Nice job👏🏼
@K6ARK
@K6ARK 3 ай бұрын
Great work, Owen! Congratulations to you both on a beautiful summit and awesome hike
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@K6ARK Thanks Adam!
@kc1mxb
@kc1mxb 3 ай бұрын
This is so cool! That is awesome Owen got Mike, the Legend of the Catskills, on 2m FM for an S2S! Vy 73 de Jonathan "JB"
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@kc1mxb I was explaining to him the significance of a S2S (on FM with Mike non the less) and his face started to glow. He was in his element hiking and I couldn’t ask for a better person to go with. Absolute joy. I know you know the feeling. Be well JB! Glad you enjoyed.
@W6IWN_Radio
@W6IWN_Radio 3 ай бұрын
Great father son adventure! Thanks for taking the time to make this video to share with us. Keep up the great work, guys 👍 👍 You've got my sub! #sota
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@W6IWN_Radio Very glad you enjoyed! Love being able to archive these adventures. Many more planned!
@erickennett
@erickennett 3 ай бұрын
Bro, you are a special kind of dude. I love that you make these videos.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@erickennett Glad you watch them! I really do this so these moments are archived. The best parts aren’t even recorded and just enjoyed. But so much fun to look back on these times. Always grateful. Nice to hear from you man!
@Realmikeguyver
@Realmikeguyver 3 ай бұрын
These are the best days.
@chrisjayne7027
@chrisjayne7027 3 ай бұрын
Congratulations and great job.
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@ronvanlith
@ronvanlith 3 ай бұрын
That's maybe the start of the hamradio virus 😁 you can get very old with it, with lot of fun Ron, Pd3ron
@kq2rp
@kq2rp 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Kid is a confident pro! "Told you I'd get somebody"
@EvanK2EJT
@EvanK2EJT 3 ай бұрын
LOL Awesome man! If I tried to do that with my daughter (she's 15) she'd just roll her eyes and tell me I'm a nerd 🤣
@N6RUN
@N6RUN 3 ай бұрын
@@EvanK2EJT haha. Ps, you got a great channel. Love your commentary 😄
@denniskimrey4129
@denniskimrey4129 3 ай бұрын
What a beautiful Summit. Nothing like that here in MO. Great job Dad!!
@debbiestanley4891
@debbiestanley4891 3 ай бұрын
Awwwww This is is awesome!!! Making great memories and having fun!!! Owen did a great job and you’re not so bad yourself!!
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@debbiestanley4891 He really was impressive. Haven’t done anything like this and was very much in the moment. Let’s you see things through his eyes and slow down a bit. Very awesome day. Proud of him.
@n4jaw
@n4jaw 3 ай бұрын
Enjoy seeing the adventures you take with your son. Thanks for sharing
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@n4jaw Thanks Jim. It’s an awesome feeling to see his face light up when someone gets back to him on the radio.
@n4jaw
@n4jaw 3 ай бұрын
@@KD2YDN Chris, I got the same feeling too watching him handled himself like a PRO during his QSOs. Made me JEALOUS 😀
@KN4OKadventures
@KN4OKadventures 3 ай бұрын
Very cool Chris! You and your son did a great job and thanks for sharing. I hope he gets his license soon. Best 72
@KD2YDN
@KD2YDN 3 ай бұрын
@@KN4OKadventures Thank you kindly. One day for sure. He had the glow in his eyes when making contacts 😂
@BD6MM
@BD6MM 3 ай бұрын
How old is your son? He behaves really well.❤