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--- oarc-sota-day-beginners [2023/01/20 09:43] – [Public engagement] 2m0iig
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 ====== What should I take? ======
+Planning your first SOTA activation, or returning after some time, can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that the skills you already bring to the table can make the experience uniquely your own. Whether you're an experienced hiker, an expert cartographer, a seasoned outdoors worker, or simply someone who’s great at preparing a packed lunch, these transferable skills will serve you well on your activation. With a bit of preparation, you’ll find that SOTA activations are not only about radio operations—they’re an opportunity to blend your outdoor knowledge with your amateur radio enthusiasm. This guide will help you decide what equipment and essentials to bring to ensure a successful and enjoyable outing.
-If you’re a little nervous about how to do your first activation, or you’re looking for some refreshers after not doing it for a while, then this section should give you some ideas.
-The most important advice to start with: don’t push yourself too hard and enjoy the scenery. Make sure someone knows where you’re going and your route and when to expect you back. Look after yourself: the basic stuff.
 To-do: finish radio/antenna/power sections
-  * [[sotapersonalequipment|Personal protective gear]] - a list of stuff for the you side of things, not the radio side of things.
+  * [[sotapersonalequipment|Outdoor Equipment]] - This is first for a reason. Safety, comfort and then radio.
   * [[oarc-sota-day-radios|Radio equipment]] - HF and VHF/UHF equipment ideas
   * [[oarc-sota-day-power|Power options]] - some ideas for powering your expeditions