Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001

Hi All,

I thought I would share a few pictures and a brief overview of my recent activation of Kinder Scout SP-001.

It was more of a hiking trip with a side of radio than a radio trip so I opted to use a cut-down kit consisting of just my handie and a simple slim jim antenna and pole.  I usually use an RH-770 telescopic antenna for activating when hiking with my XYL.  However, due to the conditions looking particularly blowy on the summit, I opted for the pole to allow me to take shelter.

The summit of Kinder Scout is officially 636m ASL and there is usually a good amount of traffic on VHF so I was confident that I could get the required contact with the simple setup I was using.  The summit itself is featureless and pretty exposed. This is the third time I have activated Kinder and I highly recommend moving to the nearby Kinder Low before activating.  It is only 3 meters lower, so it is comfortably within the activation zone and has a number of large, rocky outcrops which provide some shelter if the weather is less than optimal.

We hiked about 9 miles in total.  Starting and finishing the walk in Hayfield, ascending on the William Clough trail.

We were on the summit for about an hour including a lunch break and setting up and tearing down the station.  I managed to get 14 contacts in the log, in spite of some challenging operating conditions.  The summit was, as to be expected both wet and windy.

A few images from the walk.  Looking back on the ascent, the trig point at Kinder low and looking back on the summit after the descent.




Thanks for reading.

Pete
26CT355/2E0PNW

Hi Pete,

Fantastic stuff and thanks for sharing with us all here at Charlie Tango.  

I took a look at your QRZ profile and must say I'm very impressed with not only your outdoor activities but also so successfully combining them with your radio interests.

I enthusiastically look forward to hearing more of your adventures in the future.


All the best,
Victor

Hello Pete,

Fantastic stuff, well done and thanks for posting the pictures.

I am delighted to add the "CTX" to your call sign and and add you to the CTX members group.

I look forward to reading about any future activations and activities you embark upon.

73's Gary.

C.T. Admin.

Hi Gary,

Thanks very much.

Pete

Hey nice one Pete and a big thank you for posting an enjoyable read , great pics 

Kinder scout is usually workable from my home qth but sadly been away from the shack 



From a fellow SOTA activator / chaser 

Craig 73

nice one Pete fantastic views and good for the exercise and fresh air great stuff well done

Hi Pete,
It's great to see someone who shares some of my interests - Ham Radio, QRP, SOTA/POTA, Walking/Hiking and Motorbikes (although it's a shame you like Suzukis, LOL).

Thanks for sharing your outing on here - I'm guessing it will inspire others to do something similar.

Kind regards,

Tom, M7MCQ
www.m7mcq.com
 

yes most of mine have been yamahas