Epic SOTA Activation at McKenzie Butte with the CHA-SS25: Did It Survive?
436Join me on a windy, high-altitude Summits on the Air (SOTA) adventure at McKenzie Butte, where I push the Chameleon CHA-SS25 antenna to its limits. Can this stealthy setup handle the rugged terrain and unpredictable weather? I hike in solo, set up quickly, and make contacts across multiple bands while battling the elements and making fast tactical decisions to stay safe.
📡 Topics Covered:
• SOTA hike-in with portable gear
• Field deployment of the CHA-SS25
• HF contact strategy and logging
• Real-world radio performance review
• Wind, altitude, and antenna durability
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👉 Xiegu G90: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-g90-hf-transceiver?ref=bpajyqft
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👉 Chameleon SS25: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 ABR Coax: https://abrind.com/?sld=km9g
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👉 Vero VR-N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18298272
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👉 Whether you're a SOTA veteran or new to portable ops, this is the kind of activation you'll want to see (and maybe copy).
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