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Glasgwm - GW/NW-015 SOTA (2025)

Glasgwm - GW/NW-015 SOTA (2025)

10/01/2026
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Glasgwm in the Aran range offers a rewarding circular route from Cwm Cywarch. I climbed both GW/NW-015 and Aran Fawddwy. An excellent mountain day.
LoRa APRS Tracker for SOTA Hiking: Long-Range Position Tracking Without Subscription Fees

LoRa APRS Tracker for SOTA Hiking: Long-Range Position Tracking Without Subscription Fees

30/12/2025
Richard M1HAX
M1HAX Blog
Complete guide to building a LoRa APRS tracker for SOTA activations and off-grid hiking. Includes LilyGO T-Beam Supreme setup guide.
Great Rhos - GW/MW-002 SOTA (2025)

Great Rhos - GW/MW-002 SOTA (2025)

19/12/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Great Rhos, Radnorshire’s 660m county top, activated in December winds via northern approach. Excellent HF conditions yielded 26 contacts including USA DX.
Ta' Dmejrek - 9H/MA-001 SOTA (2025)

Ta' Dmejrek - 9H/MA-001 SOTA (2025)

25/11/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Ta' Dmejrek is Malta’s highest point on the dramatic Dingli Cliffs. I took the bus from Valletta and worked 16 stations including one S2S.
See Morris Hill - GM/SS-274 SOTA (2025)

See Morris Hill - GM/SS-274 SOTA (2025)

25/10/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
See Morris Hill near Dumfries offers easy access via farm tracks. Views to Criffel and the Solway. A convenient hill walking stop when passing through.
S Airde Beinn - GM/SI-153 SOTA (2025)

S Airde Beinn - GM/SI-153 SOTA (2025)

23/10/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
S Airde Beinn near Tobermory reveals a hidden crater lake within its volcanic caldera. Excellent views to the Small Isles. A Mull highlight.
Bioda Buidhe - GM/SI-081 SOTA (2025)

Bioda Buidhe - GM/SI-081 SOTA (2025)

22/10/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Bioda Buidhe on Skye’s Trotternish Ridge offers dramatic geology and fine views. Far quieter than the adjacent Quiraing. A rewarding autumn activation.
Brighstone Down - G/SE-012 SOTA (2025)

Brighstone Down - G/SE-012 SOTA (2025)

27/09/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Brighstone Down on the Isle of Wight features Bronze Age tumuli and a forest summit clearing. A pleasant walk with good HF propagation to Europe.
St Boniface Down - G/SE-008 SOTA (2025)

St Boniface Down - G/SE-008 SOTA (2025)

27/09/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
St Boniface Down is the Isle of Wight’s highest point with WWII radar history. Drive-on access made for an excellent 31-contact HF and VHF activation.
Butser Hill - G/SE-004 SOTA (2025)

Butser Hill - G/SE-004 SOTA (2025)

26/09/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Butser Hill in Hampshire is the South Downs' highest chalk summit. I made a quick HF activation en route to the Isle of Wight.
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