After my first POTA activation didn’t go as planned, it became pretty clear that a little preparation would have gone a long way. If you’re getting ready for your first activation, here’s what I’d recommend based on what actually matters in the field. If you want to see what happens when you don’t prepare, check out my…

My first Parks on the Air activation didn’t go the way I expected. I showed up ready to make contacts and log a successful activation. That’s not what happened. I packed up my gear, drove out to a new park, found a good spot, and got everything set up. I was ready to make contacts…