DXLook has released a new SOTA View, a dedicated visualization that allows amateur radio operators to see real-time HF propagation from Summits on the Air (SOTA) activations using actual reception data — not predictions. The SOTA View combines live summit spots from the official SOTA API with real reception reports from WSPRnet, PSK Reporter, and the Reverse Beacon Network, displaying where summit signals are being heard across the world, on which bands and modes, and in near real time. Summits appear as mountain markers on the map, while propagation paths, grid activity, and band-colored indicators show how signals spread from elevated locations. This gives both SOTA activators and chasers immediate feedback on band performance, coverage, and reach. Users can filter the SOTA View by callsign, summit reference, or grid square, and adjust the time window from 15 minutes up to 6 hours, making it useful for live activations, chasing decisions, and post-activation analysis. The SOTA View is now live and available on DXLook: https://dxlook.com A detailed walkthrough explaining how the SOTA View works and how to use it effectively is available here: https://dxlook.com/blog/posts/sota-view-propagation-guide/
