Allen Le Vie

Hiker+Ham Radio=Summits On The Air (SOTA). USAF, retired. Electronics Technician. Mountaintop seeker.

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

So I reached SOTA Goat last month. Kind of a big deal but I'm already focused on Goat x2. Thanks Chasers. Giddy Up! https://t.co/VjRMdZn0PY

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Yesterday's SOTA activation of Devils Tower (W7M/CL-186) put me at 999 points. Just one more to get my Goat on. Thanks Chasers!

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

I started a weekly project called The Tangible Age—making real things in a digital-heavy world. Each week I try a hands-on skill and share what I learn. Follow along if you like building, learning, and creating.
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[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Yesterday's SOTA actiavtion (W7M/LM-166) was a true Montanan 2-point soul crusher.   ~1500' climb in about a mile. 45 QSOs; 40m, 20m, and 15m. Always great to get some DX in the log. Thanks F4WBN, and EA7GV! Great day to be on a summit. 73!

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

I am completely humbled for being recognized as Ham of the Year from my local radio club. Just over a year ago I made my first contact from Wake Island. It was a wild ride and I was honored to be able to share Wake with the world. Be open to opportunities.

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Gates of the Mountains Wilderness Area, double SOTA activation trip report. Some well earned points on a 13.5 mile adventure with no one else in sight all day. SOTA-up! https://t.co/DWqv5MXnQ9

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

@KC1MMC Perhaps. Not this guy. Currently relaxing by a lake in Montana.

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Who in Vermont wants to try a POTA Park-to-Park with Wake Island? I'm not big on award chasing but this has been bugging me for a while...

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Mount Baldy (W7M/HB-027) activation today (8-pts) put me over 900 SOTA points. SOTA Goat is in reach, finally, after 12 years.

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Well, that’s a wrap. I’ve accepted a position for a job at home in Montana. Wake Island was an amazing experience for me, largely thanks to our ham radio community. 73, Allen ~ KH7AL

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

I have enjoyed my time at home and finally got around to getting a dozen or so /KH9 QSL cards in the mail. Many more to follow soon. 73 ~ KH7AL

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Next up: 20 July ~ 19:00 - 22:00 UTC, 15m FT8, Super Fox, then changing to F/H. 21.091 if available. 73, KH7AL/KH9

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

60m is alluding me... Transceiver is not wanting to tune up tonight. Going to switch to 17m FT8 instead... sorry.

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

I have never made a 60m contact before. Hoping to change that tonight. 5.357 FT8, 19 July ~0800 UTC.

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

@kc10it Yes, all UTC. I always upload to POTA as well. Hope to hear you

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Wake Island sked
03 July ~ 07:00 – 11:00, 20m SSB
04 July ~ 07:00 – 09:00, 17m SSB
06 July ~ 07:00 – …?, 17m FT8 Fox/Hound
06 July ~ 20:00 – …?, 20m SSB
08 July ~ 16:30 – 19:00, 17m FT8 Fox/Hound
09 July ~ 16:30 – 19:00, 17m CW
+ https://t.co/yoTPFjg3yj

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Not only are coconuts nutritious, I just discovered you can also use them to launch antennas up in trees. 15m CW @ 01:30 UTC. 73

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Getting ready for 17m FT8 Super Fox. 18.095. Good morning NA/SA. Up all night if conditions allow. 73!

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

Just passed 15,000 QSOs from Wake Island! Thank you! https://t.co/YhkHVhQwnE

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

The band is looking good for 30m FT8 "SuperFox" tonight, after a week of wild conditions. 10.131 if available. https://t.co/yoTPFjfvIL

[Allen Le Vie @KH7AL]

With the DeltaFlex pointed NW, 15m kept on rolling last night. I was up WAY past my bedtime but it was worth it for 384 FT8 contacts.