Also in this week’s GB2RS…

Matthew, M0MZB from Calder Bridge in Cumbria, has become a SOTA Mountain Goat in impressive style. He reached the 1,000 activation point threshold with an overnight activation of High Stile G/LD-012 in the English Lake District. Matthew set up overnight camp on the summit of the long ridge above the western shore of Lake Buttermere. He operated both on VHF and HF and made a summit-to-summit contact with Alex Hill, G7KSE who was on the Dent summit, G/LD-045. Since getting involved in Summits on the Air, Matthew’s expeditions have left many radio amateurs in awe. He has conducted many multi-summit expeditions without motorised transport, traversing between summits entirely on foot or by bicycle. Upon reaching the coveted Mountain Goat status, Matthew commented: “SOTA has given me new ideas for my little expeditions and has put me in touch with lots of new friends. The challenge of Mountain Goat has included many facets, from learning CW to antenna building, from battery technology to fishing poles.” For more information about Summits on the Air visit sota.org.uk.

Pubs and Clubs on the Air is taking place on 12, 13  and 14 May 2023. If you or your radio club or society is interested in taking part and operating a station, please email g1puv@yahoo.co.uk or visit g6tw.co.uk.

Mills on the Air Weekend will take place on Saturday, the 13th, and Sunday, 14 May 2023. For more information, or to register to take part, visit ddars.net or contact millsontheair@gmail.com.

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