How I log SOTA points while you sleep

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Wow! You have to be dedicated to get up at 4 am. When I lived in Mesa, I worked in grounds-keeping. I was at work at 5 am. That takes dedication. That was a really nice SOTA activation. It was inspiring.

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you David! Getting up early . . . it helps when it's to do something you love! I appreciate the support.

[@piecetrain9767]

Beautiful mornings. That’s not a bad way to start the day.

[@RedSummitRF]

It sure was a lot of fun. Thanks 👍

[@AD6DMDennis]

Cmon Red, get a head lamp! You're stressing me out hiking in the darkness. 😅

[@RedSummitRF]

🤪 sorry dude. I had to "lighten" the load somehow. #DadJoke 👎🤦‍♂️ sorry. 😂😂 thanks Dennis.

[@TheHamNinja]

Radio and a show. Nice dance and a fantastic sunrise! Thanks for the vid.

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks Christian. Glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to our next adventure.

[@KrypticPatriot]

That Sunrise 7:04 !!!

[@RedSummitRF]

IKR!

[@KB1HQS]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

[@RedSummitRF]

TU Stu. I really enjoy your channel. And excellent work on the web page!

[@KB1HQS]

@@RedSummitRF Thanks Red!

[@120dale]

Like what you are doing in the valley, well done!

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you Dale! Appreciate it.

[@jlowknight]

that's one angry bee! haha, I had to rewatch that part a few times it was extremely funny. I need ham operators friends like you in my area. Maybe I just need to move. Awesome videos. be safeish, Cheers!

[@RedSummitRF]

Haha yes! People keep asking me for a repeat of the bee thing but I'll have no part of that. LOL "Be Safeish" haha! Spoken like a true adventurer. Thanks!

[@juergenw7495]

this view is unbelievable :O

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you. The sunsets and sunrises in Arizona are like this quite often.

[@7wt]

Nice job!

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you sir!

[@vaamorais]

Great way to start the day!How did you record audio from the radio? It had a very pleasant and warm tone.

[@RedSummitRF]

I've experimented with different things. For this video I actually used my cell phone with a lapel mic. I thought it turned out pretty good too. Thanks for noticing.

[@ke6mt]

Beautiful sunrise activation! 73, Rex KE6MT

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks Rex - it was kinda hard to believe the footage when I got home. It was an amazing view.

[@jereljohnsonmph441]

Were you on the 146.52 or just the local repeater? When you do SOTA on VHF do you have to use the 146.52 or anything you can reach will work? I’m learning and would like to do this. De KI7SDA.

[@RedSummitRF]

Hi Jarel - repeaters out of bounds for SOTA. 146.520 is a great place to get contacts. Simplex only on VHF/UHF and of course HF works too. Thanks for watching.

[@ukrainehamradio]

Ham on the heaven ))) Gorgeous!!!

[@RedSummitRF]

Indeed! It was so beautiful that morning!

[@Paul_VK3HN]

Very FB video record of the activation. Didn't know you have summer bonus in Az, but it makes sense. In VK3 we have winter bonus points. How did you record the Rx audio? And the US map overlay is excellent. 73 Paul VK3HN.

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks again Paul. Yes, it is consistently in the mid to upper 40's C in the summer and we can go weeks with the overnight low not falling below 35 C. In those cases summer bonus is nice to have. I record the audio with a Zoom H1n. I run a line from the audio jack of the FT0817 to the recorder and then to my earbuds. 73!

[@Paul_VK3HN]

@@RedSummitRF Thanks Red. I am impressed with the number and speed of the chasers. Good luck, enjoy the mountains.

[@linpemberton9437]

Omg Charlie, I bet you wouldn't have got stung if you didn't swat at it but with Africanized bees you just never know! Lucky you weren't swarmed after that one sting

[@RedSummitRF]

I'm telling you Lin - that thing was bent on stinging me regardless.

[@linpemberton9437]

@@RedSummitRF Oh man, I'm sorry. I've had nasty bee encounters too. Fortunately avoided being stung. I have stories to tell you if we are ever allowed to gather again

[@alvarogaitan2529]

good job 73 from kb2uew terrific video coming ?

[@RedSummitRF]

You are tearing through those vids. Awesome! Thanks 👍

[@nvrumi]

Red, what recorder are you using to capture your contacts? I'm interested in recording my contacts so I can review them later. Thanks.

[@RedSummitRF]

Hi David - for CW I plug in a Zoom H1n inline recorder into the radio then plug my headphones into the recorder. For phone, most of the time I just use the mic in the GoPro 7. Occasionally for voice (as I did in this video), I use a lapel mic into my cell phone and match the video and audio in post. Thanks for watching the video and for your question/comment. www.amazon.com/Zoom-H1n-Handy-Recorder-Model/dp/B078PTM82R/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=zoom+h1n&qid=1603215063&sr=8-5 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4J5WCM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@go2douglasvamateurradioandmore]

Which way did you take to get directly to the peak?

[@RedSummitRF]

There is a park off of Deem Hills Parkway at W Andrea Drive. I parked there and took the Circumference Trail to the Ridgeline Trail to the saddle north west of the summit. Then I bushwhacked south east up to the summit. sotl.as/summits/W7A/MN-142

[@newchromebook3323]

bears ???

[@RedSummitRF]

bears? what's the question?

[@newchromebook3323]

@@RedSummitRF do you take bear spray and / or a side arm?

[@RedSummitRF]

@@newchromebook3323 oh I see. No not really. The bears here in Arizona are "black bear" not "brown bear" so they are not much of a threat to us. I've taken a side arm a handful of times in the really remote areas in Arizona. Now if I was in Wyoming, where I grew up, then I would have a high caliber handgun or rifle AND bear spray all the time. But not here. Just a different ecosystem here in Arizona.

[@jsieb]

Must have been a bee hive nearby, they did not like you there. Great video Red! Go Deep State!!! 😂

[@RedSummitRF]

Haha must have been a hive, yeah. Thanks! Deep State for the win 😂😂

[@go2douglasvamateurradioandmore]

At least one, i've been up there twice and there is one in a little cavelike structure to the west of the peak and possibly another one just below the peak to the south.

[@brianve7jyd943]

good one charlie - scoop up a bit of dirt spit on it make a paste and put on the bite asap - works like a darn - 73 de VE7JYD

[@RedSummitRF]

You know it Grim Reaper!