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SOTA "Summit-to-Summit" Activation Declared a Success

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 03:12 PM PST
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The November 19 Summits on the Air (SOTA) “Summit-to-Summit� event between
Europe and North America is being called “a great success.� SOTA is an
awards program that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas.

Despite cold, rainy weather in parts of Europe and just-average band
conditions, all activators reported successful and enjoyable experiences.
In addition to Europe-to-North America contacts, some stations logged
contacts with other parts of the world; one activator was on holiday in the
Canary Islands. Three bands were used for intercontinental contacts — 20,
17, and 15 meters — with most contacts made on 20.