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Call Sign : 26-CTX-355 2E0PNW
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PostSubject: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeTue Oct 25, 2022 7:42 pm

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.
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Thanks for reading.

Pete
26CT355/2E0PNW

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeTue Oct 25, 2022 8:17 pm

Hi Pete,

Fantastic stuff and thanks for sharing with us all here at Charlie Tango. Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 1f44d 

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

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeTue Oct 25, 2022 9:52 pm

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.

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeWed Oct 26, 2022 9:08 am

Hi Gary,

Thanks very much.

Pete

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeWed Oct 26, 2022 11:40 pm

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

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeTue Nov 08, 2022 1:58 pm

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

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeTue Nov 08, 2022 3:12 pm

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
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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeTue Nov 08, 2022 3:19 pm

yes most of mine have been yamahas  lol!
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Call Sign : 26-CTX-355 2E0PNW
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Join date : 2022-10-09
QTH or Location : Radlett Hertfodshire
Equipment Used : FT-891, Ft-818, EFHW, Inverted V Dip[ole
Age : 38

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PostSubject: Re: Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001   Sota Activation of Kinder Scout G/SP-001 Icon_minitimeSat Nov 12, 2022 5:02 pm

Hi Tom, Thanks, yeah I think it is a good selction, nice to meet some others on the forum with similar interests.  Be careful now though, I won't hear a bad word said about the old girl Wink.PeteMadDogMcQ wrote:
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
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