SOTAmat Getting Started: self spotting SOTA and POTA off-grid using HF (no internet / no cell)

[@bland-b7e]

Thanks so much for this app Brian!!! I just successfully test-spotted for a SOTA and POTA which I will be doing tomorrow. I have 2 other hams to get set up soon as well. Simple, elegant, effective, and just plain awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to use it in the field.

[@timothyboyd5669]

Thanks. I am off to the park to test..... Well I got home and it worked great. Funny thing is, you're the one that heard and spotted me.

[@scottwood1143]

Wow! Came here after hearing your talk on The Ham Radio Workbench, and I’m really impressed! This solution is amazing on so many levels, I love it! Well done Brian 😀👍

[@doesstuffoutside]

This is awesome. I'm super excited to give this a go.

[@k6usy]

Worked great yesterday in Sequoia NP. Instead of having your app produce the FT8 sounds I just copied the command into SDR-mobile and had it send it through the WiFi connection on my 705. I already use SDR-mobile for logging and FT8 in the field so it was already setup.

[@BrianMathewsVideos]

Glad to hear you had a successful activation! I love Sequoia NP. Marmots everywhere!

[@kkcook001]

Brian, this is a powerful tool, your video walked me right thru it. Ran a TEST and was spotted very quickly. Thanks Brian, Kieth wi0s

[@TravelinHam]

SUPER COOL! I have a fantastic use for this coming up this week. Will test Monday or Tuesday and perhaps try it in the field on Friday. Very exciting!!!

[@WC6Q]

This is brilliant! Amazing work!

[@robertbower9862]

Brian, Great video! I now understand how to setup and use SOTAmat. Dumb question where is the video on 2-way SOTAmat commands? I can seem to find it.

[@BrianMathewsVideos]

Thanks Robert. I haven't made the 2-way video yet (too busy adding features). But you can find all the documentation on the 2-way features here: sotamat.com/sms-services/ and there is a shorter "cheat-sheet" version built into the SOTAMAT mobile phone app under the "More" tab and "Services Reference" page. 73 de AB6D -Brian

[@reidlanham2011]

Very cool. Hope to try it out soon! 73, K8JLW

[@steveclark8731]

Fantastic. Thanks Brian.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks 73 from kb2uew