Observed arrival · 2026-10-28
A ham-radio program takes operators to historic markers
Markers on the Air (MOTA) organizes portable amateur-radio activations near recognized historical markers, with a map, leaderboard, and awards.
- For
- Amateur-radio operators and portable-station chasers
- Worth noticing
- A valid activation requires operating within 100 feet of a recognized marker and logging at least 10 contacts.
Field notes
The rules define an eligible site as an officially recognized state or national marker, including a plaque, monument, or historic medallion. Activators must be within 100 feet and log at least 10 valid contacts; the page says contacts may use any amateur band or mode. The workflow points participants to a marker map, an ADIF-log upload portal, a leaderboard, and commemorative activity certificates. These tools are presented on the homepage, though their operation is not independently demonstrated in the extracted page.
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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