A Great POTA Video Showing All The Steps For The Activator

David Holmgren K9AT
David Holmgren K9AT
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Published 2023-09-24
In this video I’ll introduce you to POTA (Parks On The Air) a great way to experience nature coupled with Amateur Radio. I’ll take you on a guided tour as I activate K-1449 Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva, WI.

POTA is an event driven activity and not a contest. With that thought in mind I’m not rude to the other amateur radio operators with the fast-paced communication of a contest. Rather you’ll see my style is pleasant and engaging and if a person wants to have a short QSO I’ll go back and forth with that person a few times times, and then I’ll say 73.

No way should POTA be 59 next, 59 next etc. and that’s why I like POTA.

After I had my craniotomy a year and a half ago it brought a new perspective on my life. Going forward I’m only going to do activities that bring me a joy and POTA is one of those activities. If you’re interested in my craniotomy story, I have a video on that experience on my channel. PTL for offering me a warranty extension. 

Here's links to the products I referenced in the video:

The Littlite on my gobox: www.littlite.com/led-3-task-lights

The LDG tuner I have under my bench seat: www.ldgelectronics.com/rt/rc-100

The Slim Jim VHF/UHF antenna I had mounted on my Spider Beam Mast: n9taxlabs.com/

The Chameleon Portamast: chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-po…

The End Fed My Antennas: myantennas.com/wp/product/efhw-4010/

As Always,

Best 73,

David
K9AT
All Comments (13)
  • @bob.kd9idd
    Activate! Activate! Activate! Keep this hunter hunting.Thanks for supporting us hunters. Great video Ruffers. Thanks, good luck, have fun, stay safe and stay healthy. 73
  • @kathesimons8422
    What a treat to be a "star" in your video, David! Nice job explaining POTA -- it's SUCH a fabulous part of the amateur radio hobby! See you from our next park! 73, Kathe (N1NYT)
  • @joshs.9624
    Great video! That mount is really something special for that 705 very nice setup. Big fan of Wisconsin State Parks. Heard about you on the SUHFARS net. Cheers from KD9WDV.
  • @DK5ONV
    Good Job, David. I will keeping my Ears on if you on air in next couple of Days. May be we can make a Contact on 20,17,15 or 12m Band...? That a be great. Happy Sunday & 73 de Uncle Günter 👍
  • @drrgill
    Nice work Ruff very informative and more motivation to get my General 73 Gil WW9GIL
  • @HandcraftedDrumscom
    Hi David - What type of coax are you running up the Spiderbeam to connect the N9TAX?
  • @davidp73
    Just wondering have you ever done a POTA activation on 2m/70cm? Thanks for the great video