Tag: POTA
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I discovered Parks on the Air around 8 years ago when it was relatively new. In fact, one of my first HF phone contacts was a POTA station who kindly and enthusiastically explained what Parks on the Air was all about. It was new at the time. POTA is rather addictive. Most operators start by hunting a…
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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…
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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…