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Neil Whiteside G4HUN (GM4HUN while in Scotland) – Our resident DJ and lyric whizz, enjoys SOTAs, backpackers contests, camping and exploring remote places. Doesn’t always look this rough – suffering with a cold unfortunately. Working EA7/G1WUU on 40m when this picture was taken.

Steve Thomas M1ACB (MM1ACB while in Scotland) – The group’s token half-Welshman, an RSGB deputy regional manager, great operator, keen photographer (just wait for the several hundred puffin pictures from Lunga to appear) and likes sheep and custard. Working G0DWV on 80m when this picture was taken.

Colin Leonard G4ERO (GM4ERO while in Scotland) – Another highly valued member of the team, Colin built the 4m and 6m beam antennas, as well as the legs for M0LCM’s SCAM mast. Very handy in a workshop, and a skilled operator on voice or CW. Also brought along his Elecraft K3, which he’s using here. [...]

Terry Chipperfield G3VFC (GM3VFC while in Scotland) – Rob M0VFC’s dad, member of the Medway group,  cooks a great chicken curry (but don’t let him cook the rice!) Operating on  80m when this picture was taken.

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I’m loving SOTA chasers today. Just come back from an activation of Ben More, GM/SI-003 with my 40m CW rig. The first time I took it out I was worried that no-one would come back to me, and that my CW wouldn’t be good enough to actually work anyone. Three times this week I’ve called CQ on 7.030+/-, [...]