Failed Activation of OE/VB-248 Formaletsch

[DK9JC]

@DK3IT

As for using the VX 8DE for self-spotting: One problem is that it will additional time on the summit, which I am typically very short of. Entering the APRS2SOTA syntax into the tiny device will quickly take 5 - 10 minutes, and you cannot fully prepare it beforehand bc you need to know the exact frequency.

I need a few seconds for this. You send the MSGT to “SOTA”. I already saved a message with the PC cable “DK9JC/P SSB 7.090 DM” - I then enter the Summit Reference after the DM only. You can also carry the HT as an backup. Only use the HT if no one answers on HF or if you have no cell phone network. I also forgot my microphone some time ago. With the HT I was able to get 4 2m FM QSOs within 2 hours…

[DK3IT]

Ok, I see, I need training.

But since my activations are mostly CW-only now, spotting comes mostly automatically thanks to RBNhole.

Martin