Portable Operations involve operating amateur radio stations away from the home QTH, often using battery or solar power. Popular for SOTA, POTA, field days, and emergency exercises, it combines radio with outdoor adventure and technical challenges.
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Operating portable HF above the Arctic Circle in Norway’s Kamøyvaer. Stunning landscapes, 24-hour daylight, and clean propagation made for unforgettable DX contacts and digital mode sessions.
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Portable HF operations from Strömsund, Sweden, logging 33 QSOs on FT8 and FT4 under clear summer skies. A rewarding stop on my Scandinavian radio adventure.
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An unforgettable SOTA activation at Le Grand Ballon (FL/VO-001) in France, featuring my first summit-to-summit contact on 144MHz FM, breathtaking Vosges mountain views, and an overnight stay among fellow camper van adventurers.
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A rewarding hike to Le Donon (FL/VO-023) in France, complete with a SOTA activation using FT8 mode. 11 contacts, multiple bands, and a blazing hot ascent made for a memorable portable ops adventure.