<p>Derek W7DLZ has earned the SOTA Mountain Goat award five times over and he&#39;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&#39;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&#39;re into SOTA, QRP field ops, or just want to hear what genuine passion for a hobby sounds like, this one&#39;s for you.https://www.qrz.com/db/W7DLZJoin 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.**DISCORD INVITE**: https://discord.gg/WVE3vVveWU#apdz #SOTA #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #QRP # CW #Workbench #Electronics #homebrewradio #DIYradio #testequipment #RFprojects #amateurradio #hamradiopodcast #scratchbuild #ManhattanStyle #BITX #SolderSmoke #HFtransceiver #QRPSSB #directconversion #analogradio #morsecode</p>