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SOTA Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Hilltop Radio
SOTA Explained is the definitive beginner’s guide to Summits on the Air (SOTA)—one of the fastest-growing award schemes in amateur radio. Whether you're an active hillwalker or a home-based chaser, this book unlocks the thrill of hilltop radio and the global community behind it.
Discover the SOTA ethos: Combine hiking and amateur radio in a rewarding, low-cost way.
Portable power: Learn how even modest setups can achieve continent-wide communication from high-altitude summits.
Chaser strategies: A dedicated chapter for non-hillwalkers covers band selection, DX chasing, and rare activations.
Technical guidance: Improve your station, choose the right antennas, and explore HF operation modes.
Safety & setup tips: Includes advice on safe hillwalking and building simple, budget-friendly SOTA stations.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your setup, SOTA Explained makes hilltop operation easy, social, and fun.
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