Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Derek W7DLZ has earned the SOTA Mountain Goat award five times over and he's closing in on a sixth. Since his first activation in September 2021, Derek has operated from hundreds of summits across six associations and twenty-two regions at a pace that's hard to believe, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
In this episode we cover his preferred radio, antenna choices, and operating philosophy.
If you're into SOTA, QRP field ops, or just want to hear what genuine passion for a hobby sounds like, this one's for you.
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Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.
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Connect with us:
* Discord: discord.gg/WVE3vVveWU
* YouTube: youtube.com/c/redsummitrf
* TikTok: @redsummitrf
* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_
Support the channel:
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#apdz #SOTA #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #QRP # CW #Workbench #Electronics #homebrewradio #DIYradio #testequipment #RFprojects #amateurradio #hamradiopodcast #scratchbuild #ManhattanStyle #BITX #SolderSmoke #HFtransceiver #QRPSSB #directconversion #analogradio #morsecode
Derek W7DLZ has earned the SOTA Mountain Goat award five times over and he's closing in on a sixth. Since his first activation in September 2021, Derek has operated from hundreds of summits across six associations and twenty-two regions at a pace that's hard to believe, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
In this episode we cover his preferred radio, antenna choices, and operating philosophy.
If you're into SOTA, QRP field ops, or just want to hear what genuine passion for a hobby sounds like, this one's for you.
qrz.com/db/W7DLZ
Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.
**SolderSmoke DISCORD INVITE**: discord.gg/GYVRZSBVFC
Connect with us:
* Discord: discord.gg/WVE3vVveWU
* YouTube: youtube.com/c/redsummitrf
* TikTok: @redsummitrf
* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_
Support the channel:
* Buy us a Coke: buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF
* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf
#apdz #SOTA #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #QRP # CW #Workbench #Electronics #homebrewradio #DIYradio #testequipment #RFprojects #amateurradio #hamradiopodcast #scratchbuild #ManhattanStyle #BITX #SolderSmoke #HFtransceiver #QRPSSB #directconversion #analogradio #morsecode
