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--- oarc-sota-day [2025/02/01 15:13] – 2m0iig
+++ oarc-sota-day [2025/04/03 19:56] (current) – [Next steps] m0kvi
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 ====== OARC SOTA Activity Day - 14th June 2025 ======
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 **Past Events/Activation Reports**
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   * **Date:** 14th June 2025.
-  * **Time:** Aim to arrive on peaks at around 09:30 U.K. time and operate for a few hours at least on all bands. The Welsh S2S Party runs from 09:30-13:30 UK time.
+  * **Time:** Aim to arrive on peaks at around 09:30 U.K. time and operate for a few hours at least on all bands. The Welsh S2S Party runs from 09:30-13:30 UK time. We can go longer if we want
   * **Bands and Modes:** The usual ones: 2M, 10M, 12M, 15M, 17M, 20M, 40M depending on individual activator and gear. If people want to do exotic bands/data modes or anything else that is also absolutely fine!
   * **Choose a summit: ** The [[https://sotl.as/map/|SOTLAS]] website is useful to see what summits are located near you. We’ll have an interactive map linked here soon so you can see everyone else (also embedded at the bottom of the page).
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-===== More Information =====
+===== Next steps =====
-The links below contain some useful information on how to plan for your visit and what equipment to bring, plus advice on scoring and logging and how to document your day in a pleasing and informative manner.
+The following links should provide a starting point with some helpful information to ensure you're well-prepared for your SOTA (Summits on the Air) activation. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just returning to the hobby, these resources, (will eventually) cover everything from basic gear to  strategies for logging your QSOs (contacts).
-  * [[oarc-sota-day-beginners|What should I take?]] - if this is your first time doing SOTA (or you’re returning after a time away) have a read of this for some help on what to bring. You’ll find info on radios and antennas, plus a section on power. There’s also a link to some info on PPE for the day.
+  * [[oarc-sota-day-beginners|What should I take?]] - If this is your first SOTA activation or you’re returning after a break, this guide will provide valuable insights on the essential equipment to bring. It includes information on selecting radios, antennas, and power sources, as well as a section on personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe and successful outing.
   * [[oarc-sota-day-activity-plan|Activity plan for the day]] - some guidance on how to make things work well with so many stations out and about, as well as info on how to make sure you get lots of QSOs. If you want to borrow a club callsign then that’s in here too.
   * [[oarc-sota-day-scoring|SOTA Exchange, Scoring and Logging]] - if you plan on logging your QSOs for valuable SOTA points these tips will get you started. You’ll also find out information on what details you need to exchange during a SOTA QSO.
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 ^  Name/Callsign  ^  Summit Name  ^  Summit Ref  ^  Bands/Modes Plan  ^
-| xxx | xxx | [[https://sotl.as/summits/xxx|xxx]] | xxx |
+| Ben EI9IUB | Great Sugarloaf or Kippure | [[https://sotl.as/summits/EI/IE-022 | EI/IE-022]] or [[https://sotl.as/summits/EI/IE-005 | EI/IE-005]]| 20/40/80, 2M |
+| Steve M1SDH | Long Knoll | [[https://sotl.as/summits/G/SC-007 | G/SC-007]] | 40/20/15/10/2m |
+| Chris MM0UHR | Arthur's Seat | [[https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/GM/SS-272 | GM/SS-272 ]] | 2m |
+| Scott 2M0VSR | East Cairn | [[https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/GM/SS-282 | GM/SS-282 ]] | 2m |
+| Rich M7GET | Black Down | [[https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/G/SE-003 | G/SE-003 ]] | 2m |
+| Ian M0TRT | Nine Barrow Down | [[https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/G/SC-013 | G/SC-013 ]] | 40/20/2m |