Our First SOTA Activation - Baker Mountain

Our very first SOTA activation was at the summit of Baker Mountain in Saranac Lake, NY. As a part of the Adirondacks, Baker is not one of the taller mountains, but it is one of the steepest ascents for new hikers. KC3RPH, KC3RPJ, and AC3DS took on the challenge and made some surprisingly distant contacts for only operating on 5 watts.

[@tech160s]

G'day from Hunter Valley Australia. Enjoyed your video.

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Whoa, it looks like you have some beautiful National Parks in your region. Let's see some POTA videos from Yengo or Wollemi!

[@aeron-mw7ofs]

Great stuff 👍👍

[@KX4UL]

Nice job Drew! I really like how you make HAM radio a family activity. Looking forward to your next outing...73!

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Thanks! We really enjoy working and playing together - which makes Ham Radio a natural fit. More outings to come very soon!

[@jimsmith1166]

Congratulations on your first SOTA activation. It's great to see the three of you out in the mountains. This was certainly a shake-down for you and I'm sure you're looking forward to another activation soon...73!

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Thank you very much! You are right, it was a good shake-down and taught us a lot about what to do and and expect from ourselves and our equipment. It was a great time that has already led to several more adventures that we just haven't gotten around to producing the videos on yet. :)

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Awesome 😎

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Thank you. It was a lot of fun.

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

Congratulations.

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Thanks Tom. Anytime you want to go for a hike, just shout. 73 - AC3DS

[@Tukangkeker007]

very amazing your activity.. 73

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wild-radio7373]

Giving this a rewatch!♡♡♡ heading out on my first try today, gosh I hope I can do as good as you all did!😎👍 love your videos!📻🥰🔥

[@wild-radio7373]

Oh dear, the other people at the summit! I had forgotten about that ♡ see!...you have me all ready for any obstacles!! Awesomeness :)

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

@@wild-radio7373 Can't wait to hear how your time was. SOTA/POTA can be very challenging, but super rewarding. Hoping it was picturesque and enjoyable for you, with no summit gremlins :) Please share, even if not on YT.

[@Laborkei]

Wonderful... DE K4KAL

[@transmittinguntilrobotsrep1045]

Thank you. It was the first of many adventures.