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First Time Using Lemmy (lemmy.ko4abp.com)

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I live in upstate New York, I have a general class license, and this is my first time using Lemmy (or any federated social for that matter).

My mobile rig is a VR-N7500 "50W" VHF/UHF. It uses Bluetooth control from my phone, and it does APRS.

My QTH rig is a Xiegu G90 on a 40m EFHW powered by micro solar. I mainly do FT8, as well as a little VARA HF WinLink. (I'm a bit mic shy and my antenna setup isn't that great.)

I'm interested in POTA (and maybe SOTA).

Hope to meet some friendly folk!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hello! Nice to meet you!

I recently bought arborist throw line for POTA use. It helps to get the antenna into the trees.

Might be worth a look, if you're interested in that. I bought from Weaver leather.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks!
I have neither the portable equipment, nor a nearby park for a POTA activation, so I think I'll try hunting first.
There are lots of mountains where I live though, so SOTA with a HT might work.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Even with a HT, you'll probably have a blast on a summit. Line of sight for miles and miles could mean lots of contacts!