If you are new the chasing SOTA using CW like me, then you know there is a lot to learn. Here is a quick tip that I found helpful. In addition to using SOTAwatch, pull up a Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) spot report for the callsign you are chasing. These two tools together will help in making the contact.
SOTA W6/CT-013, Keller Peak
SOTA Summit: W6/CT-013, Keller Peak
Trail: Trail and road.
Hike: ~12 miles round trip.
Elevation gain: 2200 feet
Self Spot: AT&T, SOTA Goat
2-meter FM: Yes (see 2-meter note)
Files: GPX & KML
W6/CT-013, Keller Peak is a very popular drive up SOTA summit for activation. Here are details on how to hike it. [Read more…] about SOTA W6/CT-013, Keller Peak
SOTA W6/CT-246, Mount Lewis
SOTA Summit: W6/CT-246, Mount Lewis
Trail: Short steep use trail.
Hike: 0.9 miles round trip.
Elevation gain: ~500 feet
Self Spot: APRS (AT&T maybe)
2-meter FM: Yes (see 2-meter note)
Files: GPX
W6/CT-246, Mount Lewis is another of the recently added peaks in the W6 region and makes a great add-on when activating peaks along the Angeles Crest Highway. My son and I combined it with W6/CT-012, Waterman Mountain and W6/CT-014, Kratka Ridge for a SOTA Saturday. [Read more…] about SOTA W6/CT-246, Mount Lewis
SOTA W6/SC-405, Sugarloaf
SOTA Summit: W6/SC-405, Sugarloaf
Trail: Traditional single track with short use trail.
Hike: Moderate – 10.4 miles round trip.
Elevation gain: 3150 feet
Self Spot: Yes via AT&T
2-meter FM: Yes
Files: GPX
If it looks easy, you’re looking at the wrong Sugarloaf.
SOTA W6/CT-172, Sitton Peak
SOTA Summit: W6/CT-172, Sitton Peak
Trail: Yes with a short scramble to the summit.
Hike: Moderate – 10 miles round trip.
Elevation gain: ~2150 feet
Self Spot: Yes via AT&T
2-meter FM: Yes
Files: GPX
Sitton Peak is a fun 10 mile day hike just off the Ortega Highway 74 in the Cleveland National Forest and San Mateo Canyon Wilderness. I’ve completed the hike a number of times and this past weekend my sons and I decided to bag Sitton Peak again for Summits on the Air.
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