North Scotland (Ullapool) - Impromtu Activation

Activation Reports Pre-Planning
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Hello Reflector,

I will be activating for the first time In Northern Scotland this week because of a short notice rendezvous with a research vessel in Ullapool.

Sharing on here to signpost this activation to any of those 2 metre folk who operate in the area.
Does anyone have any advice for the area/season?

Itineary:

Thursday 8th November
Evening - GM/NS-153, Meall an Fheadain - Post Sunset

Friday 9th November
Morning - GM/NS-047, Cul Beag
Afternoon - GM/NS-086, Stac Pollaidh

Saturday
GM/NS-005, Ben Wyvis

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GM/NS-153 is a straightforward walk up the track to the phone masts, then a bit beyond.
Stac Pollaidh is a bit hard to find a place to put an antenna, I had two goes at this and needed HF to get enough QSO’s.
Best of luck with your activations.
Andy
MM7MOX

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Thanks Andy,

I will pack all my antenna mounting gear for Stac Pollaidhso, sohopefully can make something work.

Jace,
MM7VXJ

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I used an SPX100 base loaded whip on a mag mount base with counterpoise radials thrown over the rock. It worked surprisingly well on 20m for me.
I struggled a bit finding the return route down off the ridge both times, but it’s not really my area of expertise !
Andy
MM7MOX

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There’s a network of 2m ops. on Skye, the outer Hebrides and the west coast. I’d suggest contacting Gordon @GM4OAS for a kick off. He may have a few contacts.

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You’ll have great 2m take off to Lewis and Harris on these summits and there is a great bunch of Hams on Lewis who I’ve worked on summits before.

I found calling late afternoon the day before gets the word out and you’ll have no trouble when on summit !

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Thanks @G5OLD @MM0EFI, I’m looking forward to (hopefully) working the Hebrides and will be sure to put out a CQ call the day before to check in with the local stations before the activation.

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Good luck and hope the weather is good. The view out to the North Atlantic and Lewis is phenomenal on a good day!

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