What is Summits on the Air?
Summits On The Air (SOTA) is a points based award scheme for radio amateurs that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas. SOTA is designed for all Radio Amateurs and Shortwave Listeners – this is not just for mountaineers! Points are awarded for activators (those who ascend to the summits) and chasers (who either operate from home, a local hilltop or are even Activators on other summits).
Visit https://www.sota.org.uk/ for more information.
KARC's SOTA Coordinator: NR3E- Ron Burns
| Date | Summit Name | Reference | Approx Drive | Road Condition | 4x4 Needed | Points | Hiking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-21-2022 | Round Mountain | W4T/SU-029 | 78 mi, 2-1/2 hrs | Good to fair to poor | Yes | 10 | 1.4 mi, 800 ft EG |
| 6/4/2022 | Roan High Knob | W4T/SU-005 | 57 mi, 1-1/2 hr | Paved all the way | No | 10 | 0.8 mi, 250 ft EG |
| 7-16-2022 | High Knob | W4V/GC-001 | 60 mi, 1-1/4 hr | Paved all the way | No | 10 | Drive up |
| 8-13-2022 | Fox Knob | W4K/EC-011 | 79 mi, 2 hr | Poor | Yes | 10 | Drive up, very rough road |
| 9-3-2022 | Mount Mitchell | W4C/CM-001 | 117 mi, 2-1/2 hr | Paved all the way | No | 10 | 300 yds, 100 ft EG |