Houses on The Air (HOTA) Last updated: March 12, 2025
Houses on The Air (HOTA) is an amateur radio activity that encourages operators to set up and operate from various houses. The goal is to promote fixed operations and to make contacts with other amateur radio operators from unique house locations. Participants can enjoy the challenge of setting up their equipment in different environments and can earn awards based on the number of unique house locations they activate and the number of contacts they make.
HOTA is a great way to explore new places, meet new people, and improve your operating skills. Whether you are a seasoned operator or a newcomer to amateur radio, HOTA offers a fun and rewarding experience. Join the HOTA community today and start making contacts from houses around the world!
The idea for Houses on The Air (HOTA) was inspired by the success of the Summits on The Air (SOTA) programme, which encourages amateur radio operators to activate mountain summits for radio communication. HOTA was created to provide a similar experience for operators who prefer to operate from houses and other fixed locations.
Since its inception, HOTA has grown in popularity and has attracted a dedicated community of operators who enjoy the challenge of activating unique house locations and making contacts with other operators. HOTA has also inspired the development of awards and contests to recognise the achievements of participants and to promote friendly competition among operators.
Houses on The Air (HOTA) was officially launched in 2025 by a group of amateur radio operators who saw the potential for a new activity that would promote fixed operations and encourage operators to explore new locations. The founders of HOTA envisioned a programme that would be accessible to operators of all skill levels and that would provide a fun and rewarding experience for participants.
The future of Houses on The Air (HOTA) looks bright, with plans to expand the programme to include new activities, awards, and events. The HOTA community is growing rapidly, with operators from around the world joining in the fun and excitement of activating unique house locations and making contacts with other operators.
Whether you are a seasoned operator or a newcomer to amateur radio, HOTA offers a unique opportunity to explore new places, meet new people, and improve your operating skills. Join the HOTA community today and start making contacts from houses around the world!
For more information about Houses on The Air (HOTA), please contact us at [email protected].
At HOTA, we are committed to the principles of open source. We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of sharing knowledge and resources to drive innovation and improve our community. For more information about our open source initiatives, please visit our Open Source page.
