Past Events

2022 Activation report archive and write-ups

This came about originally because I wanted an RSGB Brickworks point for organising a club meeting or event. I toyed with a few ideas but it seemed like the easiest thing to do was to arrange a Summits on the Air day for those of us who like to do such things. It was easier than arranging a detailed programme for an evening activity and any tuition required. We completed this in 2022 and I’ve decided to do it again in 2023!

The idea is that a bunch of OARCers will all just pile up to the top of some SOTA peaks and try to contact each other on the bands, as well as talking to other chasers and hopefully promoting OARC to the wider amateur radio community. We’ll have an S2S party, meaning “summit-to-summit” - extra points are scored for these kinds of contacts.

Please try and promote OARC on the air, but please also don’t spam folk with it. Mostly try and have fun and score some lovely points!

We'll be targeting the same dates as the SOTA Ireland Association's Activity Weekend for this so that there'll be lots of us on the air. Most of them will be out on Saturday we think, so I've picked that for our day of fun. If you’re an OARC member and you want to take part just edit the wiki and stick yourself on the list. If you don’t have access let me know on Discord and I can add you myself.

Mark - 2M0IIG

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Writing an Activation Report - document your day by writing about your trip. Photos are encouraged!

Add your name to the wiki to mark your intentions for the day here.