https://video.70cm.net/videos/watch/e4f31f92-287d-481b-85b9-fa637d9a52de http://blog.benmook.com/w6-ct-262-4300/ There is something about the lower elevation summits along highway 14 that I really like, and while I’m not sure exactly what that thing is, 4300 has it. I started this hike from Aliso Canyon Road and followed the transmission line service road under a support tower and started hiking up cross country style as there was no trail. After a false summit, I made it to the top where it was quite windy. I was able to find a place to sit next to a thick bush which provided some relief from the wind, and a burned tree provided good support for the vertical antenna. There was good cell service, so I spotted myself on 30M. While calling CQ, I noticed some strange noises from the receiver, thinking nothing of it, I continued calling but got no replies… I figured I would try another band. Changing bands require a switch to flipped at the feed point, which adds a loading coil for whatever band was selected. To my surprise, the loading coil for 30m was sitting on the ground – no wonder the radio wasn’t working! The good news was I could still activate on 20M, as this antenna design resinated well there without coils. Made one S2S. On the hike down I picked up a faint use trail and followed it back to the service road. What a great day! https://sotl.as/summits/W6/CT-262 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:19:08 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://video.70cm.net https://video.70cm.net/lazy-static/avatars/fa26bfa5-80d3-4a25-b884-607bfbc49a7b.png https://video.70cm.net/videos/watch/e4f31f92-287d-481b-85b9-fa637d9a52de All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.70cm.net/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.