February 2021- 2 Part SOTA Operation – ZOOM Meeting

Tuesday February 2nd and 9th  – 7pm EST

CNHARC is pleased to present Bob Daniels—AC1Z—on February 2 and February 9, at 7pm.  This will be a Zoom meeting so all can attend.  Bob is a well known SOTA operator.  He will share his Summits On The Air experiences with us. Participation in Summits On The Air is a COVID-safe activity.  You can enjoy social interaction from your shack at home or enjoy the outdoors by activating from mountain tops, all while earning awards.

Bob has 3,287 Activator points and 52,037 Chaser points. He is currently both the lead SOTA Activator and Chaser in the USA W-1 Association.  W-1 covers much of New England.

This 2-part presentation, beginning on February 2 will first cover an overview of Summits On The Air and a slideshow with dramatic pictures of his activations around the US.  The images will include summit photos from Mt. Katahdin, ME to Springer Mountain, GA, the terminus points of the Appalachian Trail.  Bob’s presentation will give you the knowledge you need for gaining points for Activating, Chasing and Summit to Summit communications.  He will also describe awards achieved for point milestones. 

The February 9th program, he will explain the recently revised SOTA  website and how to use it.  You will learn how to log your points into the SOTA database.  He will also discuss the equipment he uses when activating summits. 

To maximize the value of these presentations, you will find it helpful to familiarize yourself with the following website:  https://sotawatch.sota.org.uk/en

Please share this information with any Hams who may be interested, all are invited to attend. CNHARC’s calendar also has links for both meetings.

Part 1: 
Topic: February CNHARC Meeting – SOTA Part 1
Time: Feb 2, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/2058070688?pwd=dnRyV05wR1BHTS9qd1lXYWFhWCsxUT09
Meeting ID: 205 807 0688
Passcode: 8rTHxU

Part 2:
Topic: February CNHARC Meeting – SOTA Part 2
Time: Feb 9, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/2058070688?pwd=dnRyV05wR1BHTS9qd1lXYWFhWCsxUT09
Meeting ID: 205 807 0688
Passcode: 8rTHxU

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When: Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:00pm.

Where: The Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford, NH. 03249.  Our meetings are in the basement of the main building.  Enter the double doors that are closest to the road when looking at the building from the parking lot.  Proceed down the steps on your right.  An elevator is available by entering the main building from the left side under the covered breezeway.

If you’re new to the area and need help and directions, talk-in is on our Gunstock Repeater.

NOTICE: Future meeting topics are subject to change.  There are times when guest speakers schedules conflict and they may have to be re-scheduled.  Please check back here for updates as the meeting dates get closer.   Below you will find a list the main topics.   Depending on how long they run, we are working on providing some  surprise “short” programs after the break.

CNHARC is Looking for a Meeting Program Coordinator & for members to join the Meeting program team and other committee positions.  Please contact Jim White (KA1OEO) if you are interested or would like more information.

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