What is a SOTA spot?
The Summits On The Air (SOTA) Short Message Service Gateway enables SMS registered users to post spots in real time to the Sotawatch.org site for SOTA activation attempts, by way of properly structured TEXT messages. Spots can only be sent when you have adequate cellphone coverage from a service provider.
What is SOTA in ham radio?
The Summits On The Air (SOTA) program is one popular way to focus and reward this kind of activity. The basic idea of SOTA is to operate from a designated list of summits or to work other radio operators when they activate summits.
What is SOTAwatch?
Summits On The Air (SOTA) is a points based award scheme for radio amateurs that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas. SOTA is designed for all Radio Amateurs and Shortwave Listeners – this is not just for mountaineers!
What is SOTA and POTA?
I got really exited, when Jamey, KC1ENX set our Club’s first Summits On The Air (SOTA)/Parks On The Air (POTA) activation for the same day as the June VHF Contest!
How do I activate SOTA peak?
Activators carry portable radio gear up to designated summits and “activate” the peak by making at least four contacts from within the activation zone. Chasers hunt the activators and claim credit for the summits after making contact with an activator.
What makes a SOTA summit?
Each country has its own Association which defines the recognised SOTA summits within that Association. Each summit earns the activators and chasers a score which is related to the height of the summit. SOTA is designed to be compatible with other mountain users.
What is SOTA activation?
SOTA is an addicting contest-like activity for amateur radio operators who love the outdoors. Activators carry portable radio gear up to designated summits and “activate” the peak by making at least four contacts from within the activation zone.
Where are SOTA turntables made?
the US
Sota Turntables have been designed and manufactured in the US since 1980.
What do you need to know about Sota spotter?
SOTA Spotter is a simple application that retrieves spots from sotawatch.org and displays them in an easy to read manner. Summits on the Air (SOTA) is an award scheme for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas. You can learn more about it at http://www.sota.org.uk/
How does summits on the Air ( SOTA ) work?
SOTA SMS Format. The Summits On The Air (SOTA) Short Message Service Gateway enables SMS registered users to post spots in real time to the Sotawatch.org site for SOTA activation attempts, by way of properly structured TEXT messages. Spots can only be sent when you have adequate cellphone coverage from a service provider.
Can a mountaineer be an activator on SOTA?
SOTA has been carefully designed to make participation possible for all Radio Amateurs and Shortwave Listeners – this is not just for mountaineers! There are awards for activators (those who ascend to the summits) and chasers (who either operate from home, a local hilltop or are even Activators on other summits).
What kind of trophies can you get on SOTA?
Certificates are available for various scores, leading to the prestigious “Mountain Goat” and “Shack Sloth” trophies. An Honour Roll for Activators and Chasers is maintained at the SOTA online database. SOTA is designed to be compatible with other mountain users.