I was looking through the rules and it rules out using a motor vehicle to get to the summits which is fine, but I was wondering would it be considered “cheating” if I were to ride horseback to the summits where such an activity would be allowed?
I’ve been looking for quite some time for an activity that can combine both Amateur Radio, The horses (We own 3) and something that my girlfriend/partner can do together that’s not “boring radio stuff”
Also, is it possible to set this reflector to email out in a similar manner to a mailing list, I don’t mean the daily digest update, but an email on each new post/topic?
Riding and pack animals are all OK, as are bicycles as long as they are not powered.
Although I am Moderator I honestly don’t know the answer to your second question, I suggest that you contact Jon GM4ZFZ via the “About” button on our website: if it isn’t possible now, we are discussing improvements to Sotawatch so your query might put it on the agenda!
Yes, Josh, just post details on the Alerts page and hopefully some chasers will be waiting and one will “spot” you to attract other chasers.
You need 4 contacts to qualify the SOTA, but these stations do not have to be registered chasers, they can be any station calling CQ, contest etc.
For info regarding your local conditions contact your association Manager. Wayne VK3WAM. e-mail address in SOTA NEWS (in Green at the top of the Reflector)