On 1/01/2003 I activated a Summit locally, as part of the SOTA movement worldwide to introduce the local branch that we are planning on launching on that day. For more details on this operation check here.

Here are some pictures of my portable/bush/SOTA setup tested in the back garden !

 

I am also planning a mini DX'pedition in the near future, I do not seem to get enough time for this but a trip to V5/A2 now appears to be on the cards September 2007. I will keep you informed.

Current possible destinations include Swaziland (3DA), Lesotho (7P8), Botswana (A2), Zimbabwe (Z2), Mozambique (C9) and Namibia (V5)

Since I have done V5, A2 and 3DA before the current favorite is 7P8. All these countries are within easy driving distance from our QTH. The political situation in Zimbabwe will rule out that destination for while.....

The plan is to activate bands/modes that are in demand, maybe WARC bands and/or PSK31 but this is flexible. The station will be equipped with good antennas and a amplifier to make it workable by most.

In 2007 I will be spending some time in Europe, attending the Ham fest in Frederickshaven, and touring through a few other countries while visiting family in Germany and Holland. I will be taking equipment along to make a few contacts. I am considering taking a FT-897D or maybe a FT-817. I am hoping to meet some amateurs that I have had some contacts with while in Europe.

If you have any suggestions please e-mail me at zs6dx@rudix.servepics.com

Hope to see you in the pile-up !