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Peak 4,020

A weekday hike to a lightly visited summit.

Posted bywringmasterMarch 2, 2021March 2, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:4020, Amateur Radio, Antennas, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Los Padres National Forest, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, TrailsLeave a comment on Peak 4,020

Jupiter Mountain

A balmy day perfect for an extended activation

Posted bywringmasterFebruary 23, 2021February 24, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Amateur Radio, Antennas, Bouquet Reservoir, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, Jupiter Mountain, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, TrailsLeave a comment on Jupiter Mountain

Sandstone Peak II

On this trip I witnessed something I have never seen before.

Posted bywringmasterFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Amateur Radio, Antennas, Astronomy, Boney Mountain, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, Persistant Train, Sandstone Peak, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, Trails, W6/CC-056Leave a comment on Sandstone Peak II

Temescal Peak II

Not everything went right on this trip, but it all worked out well in the end

Posted bywringmasterFebruary 16, 2021February 17, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Amateur Radio, Antennas, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, Temescal Peak, Topanga State Park, Trails1 Comment on Temescal Peak II

“Buzzard’s Roost” 2,507′ II

I return to activate a local peak with HF capability this time.

Posted bywringmasterFebruary 10, 2021February 20, 2021Posted in2021, California Summits, Summits on The AirTags:2507, Amateur Radio, Antennas, Buzzard, Buzzard's Roost, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, Roost, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, Trails, W6/SC-229Leave a comment on “Buzzard’s Roost” 2,507′ II

Tecuya Mountain

A peaceful winter hike and I had the mountain all to myself in refreshing, quiet solitude

Posted bywringmasterFebruary 7, 2021February 7, 2021Posted in2021, California Summits, Summits on The AirTags:Amateur Radio, Antennas, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, Kern County, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, Snow, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, Tecuya Mountain, TrailsLeave a comment on Tecuya Mountain

Conejo Mountain

A mid-week, predawn jaunt up a local mountain.

Posted bywringmasterFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021Posted in2021, California Summits, Summits on The AirTags:Amateur Radio, Anacapa, Antennas, Conejo, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, Newberry Park, Santa Cruz Island, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, TrailsLeave a comment on Conejo Mountain

Slide Mountain

A nostalgic visit to a rare, still-functioning fire lookout tower.

Posted bywringmasterJanuary 31, 2021February 3, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Amateur Radio, Antennas, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, Piru Creek, Piru Gorge, Slide Mountain, Slide Mountain Trail, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, TrailsLeave a comment on Slide Mountain

Liebre Mountain

A wonderful winter activation that almost didn’t happen.

Posted bywringmasterJanuary 25, 2021February 1, 2021Posted inCalifornia Summits, Summits on The Air, UncategorizedTags:Amateur Radio, Antennas, Elecraft KX2, Eric Fitzgerald, Ham Radio, Hike, Hiking, KG6MZS, Las Padres National Forrest, Liebre Mountain, Mountaineering, Mountains, Nature, Sierra Pelonia, Snow, SOTA, Summits, Summits on The Air, Trails3 Comments on Liebre Mountain

Saddle Peak 4

My brand-new KX2 on its second activation with the Bioenno 3ah external battery and groovy WA6JFK cable 11 JANUARY 2021 W6/CT-274 As the Santa Ana winds raged over the weekend I built a 20m speaker wire doublet/dipole. By the end of the weekend it was tuned up and ready to go. The winds abated SundayContinue reading “Saddle Peak 4”

Posted bywringmasterJanuary 11, 2021January 13, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Saddle Peak 4

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