After the last Trans-Atlantic S2S event in early November last year, there was a suggestion put forward that we move to a two day event for April 2025 while band conditions remain good. This would allow those unable to activate on the Saturday, to have a chance to participate on the Sunday. I put forward dates and opened the subject up for debate, but apart from a few positive comments made to me by various means, there was little, and certainly no negative response. Therefore I propose that we run two day events this year and review the outcome once the second event is over.
So to dates, as previously suggested and based on previous years -
Spring 2025 - Saturday 26th April 2025 and Sunday 27th April 2025
Autumn 2025 - Saturday 1st November 2025 and Sunday 2nd November 2025
Suggested core hours for activity to remain as before - 12:00 to 17:00UTC
Operation on either or both days as activators are able.
Spread the word, Let’s make 2025 a bumper year for this event.
I’m not sure if I’ll be able to take part this time. I know for certain that I’ll be marshalling/volunteering at the Three Peaks Race on Saturday 26th. https://www.threepeaksrace.org/
I think you need to assert yourself Colin and suggest where you want to marshall not where they want. That way you can bag a better location. Stamp your feet and threaten to not volunteer if you can’t go where you want
Absolutely . There’s a choice of 2 SOTA summits (excluding the one I’ve bagged) and you’re the only other SOTA activator I know of. Go for it! Last year I didn’t manage a single S2S (or even to qualify my summit) despite there being 2 other summits manned! I’m determined to do better this year.
I am afraid that on 1st and 2nd November, the attendance in many European countries might be affected by the All Saints festivity and the related family’s obligations…
Marco
Many thanks for the information Marco. We have run the event on the first weekend in November for many years and never have had a problem. I guess not everyone gives these festivals the priority that they perhaps should have and modern society has families spread widely, so it is not practical to meet up.
Let’s hope so Gerald, of course it’s hard to find a convenient date for all. I will do my best to participate if eventually the date won’t change. Thank you for taking care of the organisation!
The Scarborough Amateur Radio Society members are hoping to be active for this event from G/TW-004 Bishop Wilton Wold on both days, ie Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April and are looking forward to many SOTA contacts from across the Atlantic and from anywhere else!
Not long now to this event. Unfortunately due to my recent health issues I am unlikely to be heading up to Scotland to activate in GM/SS and GM/ES regions as I had planned. However, I should be out on a summit somewhere on one of the days, possibly both. Looking forward to lots of S2S contacts.
On Saturday, when I’m back in HB9, I’ll be participating from my local summit HB/SO-015.
As I can easily reach this summit on my e-bike, I’ll be bringing my 100W TRX with a quarter wave monopole antenna, adjustable from 20 to 10m.
Last autumn I made well over 100 trans-atlantic QSOs on 10m with the same setup, but looking at the current conditions I’m afraid that won’t happen this time.
Anyway, I’ll bring along my QRP setup with the EFHW to have some local fun as well.
I’m planning to participate on Saturday from DM/BW-089 with KX3 and PA (~70W) into J-Pole antennas and a quarter wave vertical for various bands. Focus most likely on 15m/17m, depending on the condx.
Looking forward to many trans Atlantic QSOs
I’m planning to stay up after the race to participate in the trans-Atlantic. Alert posted
