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Posted: 6/13/2021 4:15:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
I'll be activating a park off and on through Tuesday. If there's any interest, I'll post the frequencies and y'all can hung if ya want.
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Posted: 6/13/2021 4:16:52 PM EDT
[#1]
I'm at work 2 to midnight until Tuesday but I try to at least poke around the dial in the mornings.
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Posted: 6/13/2021 4:20:33 PM EDT
[#2]
Will you be operating CW?
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Posted: 6/13/2021 4:22:35 PM EDT
[#3]
Ape shall not kill ape.
Oh, wait, wrong pota. Carry on and 73! |
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Posted: 6/13/2021 4:26:09 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frank_B: Will you be operating CW? |
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Posted: 6/13/2021 4:26:34 PM EDT
[#5]
14.316 for a bit
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Posted: 6/14/2021 7:39:38 PM EDT
[#6]
I'll give it a try. What times are you thinking?
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Posted: 6/14/2021 8:21:45 PM EDT
[#7]
What's the deal? I mean I get that you go to a park and all, but do you have needs or requirements from who you have a QSO with? Is it supposed to be another park?
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Posted: 6/14/2021 8:23:56 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: What's the deal? I mean I get that you go to a park and all, but do you have needs or requirements from who you have a QSO with? Is it supposed to be another park? |
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Posted: 6/14/2021 9:23:33 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man: Nope, your goal is to "activate" the park, which only requires making 10 unique QSOs. It's pretty informal overall, self spotting is allowed and if you do that, it's very rare you won't get that 10 at least. Ok, cool. Then me making a QSO helps those guys. Good. I keep stumbling across them, but haven't wanted to interfere. |
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Posted: 6/14/2021 11:00:52 PM EDT
[#10]
I've been having a lot of fun with POTA recently as an activator and hunter.  https://parksontheair.com/  
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Posted: 6/14/2021 11:16:36 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Ok, cool. Then me making a QSO helps those guys. Good. I keep stumbling across them, but haven't wanted to interfere. |
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Posted: 6/14/2021 11:22:27 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Derek45: I've been having a lot of fun with POTA recently as an activator and hunter. https://parksontheair.com/ https://i.imgur.com/FeehYuy.jpg https://i.imgur.com/eDNqP4j.jpg Working from the truck is a last resort here, half the fun for me is finding nice places to setup and just enjoy the day for a while outside.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/15/2021 12:10:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Ok, cool. Then me making a QSO helps those guys. Good. I keep stumbling across them, but haven't wanted to interfere. There are park to park QSOs which are noted as such in the logs. But otherwise it's just signal reports, call signs, time and states/country. All that's truly required are call signs and times. It's super short. I don't mind chatting a min or so if it's slow. But sometimes it's a pile up. But we will get a lot of older hams who dont know what POTA they want to rag chew. It's funny when that happens. |
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Posted: 6/15/2021 12:12:15 AM EDT
[#14]
Finished out my trip with 299 QSOs across 20, 40 and 80 and probably 4 hrs total air time over the two days. It was a good run. Now I have to log them
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Posted: 6/15/2021 12:56:49 PM EDT
[#15]
The support over there is less than supportive.
I made an account after getting my ticket, then after getting my vanity call I logged in through google (apparently) and it now has my vanity call locked down. They seem to think its not a problem but I feel dumb spotting and communicating with an expired callsign as my display name since I cannot obtain my own since they don't seem to want to merge my accounts. |
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Posted: 6/15/2021 4:03:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sseagle: The support over there is less than supportive. I made an account after getting my ticket, then after getting my vanity call I logged in through google (apparently) and it now has my vanity call locked down. They seem to think its not a problem but I feel dumb spotting and communicating with an expired callsign as my display name since I cannot obtain my own since they don't seem to want to merge my accounts. They updated the software so maybe try again? I know the old one was less than stellar. You're also not the only one I've heard complain about their "customer" support. A guy I know was all but called dumb by one of their volunteers. I mean the volunteer isn't totally wrong  but still.
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Posted: 6/16/2021 9:12:53 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: That's strange. I wonder why? They merged mine just fine. All I did was log into my account and change the call sign to my new one. They updated the software so maybe try again? I know the old one was less than stellar. You're also not the only one I've heard complain about their "customer" support. A guy I know was all but called dumb by one of their volunteers. I mean the volunteer isn't totally wrong but still.Apparently logging in via my google account made an account that took my current callsign, even though my POTA account has it listed in the callsigns... Yeah I think the guy I have been communicating with is the head cheese over there, I think he needs a hug. |
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Posted: 6/16/2021 2:56:59 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sseagle: Apparently logging in via my google account made an account that took my current callsign, even though my POTA account has it listed in the callsigns... Yeah I think the guy I have been communicating with is the head cheese over there, I think he needs a hug. |
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Posted: 6/19/2021 7:14:13 PM EDT
[#19]
Wife and I just took a road trip and did another activation. She really enjoys logging we are having a lot of fun. My trusty old TS-480 is a great radio.
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Posted: 6/19/2021 10:06:23 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Derek45: Wife and I just took a road trip and did another activation. She really enjoys logging we are having a lot of fun. My trusty old TS-480 is a great radio. |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 9:31:18 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Derek45: Wife and I just took a road trip and did another activation. She really enjoys logging we are having a lot of fun. My trusty old TS-480 is a great radio. Good stuff  So many ways to have fun with POTA! I enjoy doing hike and kayak-in activations with the kx2. I’ve also done picnic table portable with my backpack setup. And when it’s colder than hell here, I just sit in the pickup and use the 857 with the Tarheel. I’ve seen pics of guys that operate outside of their RV with an amp. Not my thing but it’s sure easy to hear them  |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 1:34:34 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: Awesome! A guy I know has mobile HF and activates constantly. He's also got a job where he has tons of flexibility too.  
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Posted: 6/22/2021 2:22:23 PM EDT
[#23]
I activated my first park yesterday! K-4447. It’s a lot more difficult in Alaska, but I hope to do some parks that neva been dun befo
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Posted: 6/29/2021 1:31:11 PM EDT
[#24]
I might have to look into this a little more. I noticed that there are two POTA sites in my immediate vicinity, and one not too far away, that are listed as Attempts = 0, Activations = 0, and the closest one is listed as 3 attempts with 0 activations. Hmmmm.
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Posted: 6/29/2021 5:02:59 PM EDT
[#25]
I had my first failed activation last weekend
Wife wanted to go to one of our favorite parks I figured some hams might want a break from the field day madness and setup on 17meters i was wrong as lipstick on a dog we called for 45mins and got 2 locals  it doesn’t matter much, we will be back another day . |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 7:03:32 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: I activated my first park yesterday! K-4447. It's a lot more difficult in Alaska, but I hope to do some parks that neva been dun befo |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 8:31:09 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: If you can get the signal out, they'll come to you for Alaska. It's one of the harder ones to get. I’m going to try Kenai fjords National park Saturday. It’s never been activated |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 8:52:21 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: I'm going to try Kenai fjords National park Saturday. It's never been activated |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 9:26:30 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: Well if you aren't QRP, I'll give it a go. I need Alaska. Shoot me your call and I'll watch the spot page for you. Sounds good, I'll see how the weather is. I'll be running 100w |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 10:10:08 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: Sounds good, I'll see how the weather is. I'll be running 100w Shoot, I'll try for it, too, if you post about it. I picked up an Alaska QSO the other day, but I am not sure he is the type to confirm. |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 10:31:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Shoot, I'll try for it, too, if you post about it. I picked up an Alaska QSO the other day, but I am not sure he is the type to confirm. |
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Posted: 6/30/2021 7:19:57 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: POTA.app is the spot page for POTA if you ever want to make some easy QSO. Most will confirm on QRZ/LOTW so on. Sometimes they're on DXWatch and DXSummit too. Thanks! 
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Posted: 7/2/2021 11:45:23 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man: I try to get to a park almost every weekend, this past year especially with so much free time. I think it's a great activity for hams new to HF, both hunting and activating, because it's a good, informal way to get on the radio and start making some quick contacts and get past the mic shyness. Working from the truck is a last resort here, half the fun for me is finding nice places to setup and just enjoy the day for a while outside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157876/2021-05-02_15_30_09_jpg-1979076.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man: Originally Posted By Derek45: I've been having a lot of fun with POTA recently as an activator and hunter. https://parksontheair.com/ https://i.imgur.com/FeehYuy.jpg https://i.imgur.com/eDNqP4j.jpg Working from the truck is a last resort here, half the fun for me is finding nice places to setup and just enjoy the day for a while outside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157876/2021-05-02_15_30_09_jpg-1979076.JPG I put that antenna on a truckers Cb mirror mount and then on a big aluminum stake and sink the stake into damp sand and use no radials, makes the sea water a perfect ground plane and much quicker to setup |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 11:49:14 PM EDT
[#34]
Field day saturday morning after we set up while waiting for 1800Z I activated the park we were camping in, first ever for me and I got several park to park QSOs
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Posted: 7/3/2021 12:11:06 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Field day saturday morning after we set up while waiting for 1800Z I activated the park we were camping in, first ever for me and I got several park to park QSOs |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 1:25:18 AM EDT
[#36]
I’ll be attempting K-0045 tomorrow for about 6 hours on 20M SSB. It’s never been activated before.
I won’t have service, so a spot would be appreciated. TIA |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 7:37:28 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: I’ll be attempting K-0045 tomorrow for about 6 hours on 20M SSB. It’s never been activated before. I won’t have service, so a spot would be appreciated. TIA Can you post the frequency when you're on, so we can find you? |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 11:18:52 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: Excellent! What did you think? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: Originally Posted By Mach: Field day saturday morning after we set up while waiting for 1800Z I activated the park we were camping in, first ever for me and I got several park to park QSOs somebody spotted me someplace and i instantly had a huge pileup. First time I had a pileup, I usually just answer CQs |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 12:04:46 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Can you post the frequency when you're on, so we can find you? I won’t be able to. No service there. I’ll try 14.289 and try to stay in between 14.280 and 300 |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 12:06:05 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: I won’t be able to. No service there. I’ll try 14.289 and try to stay in between 14.280 and 300 Any clue about what time (UTC) you will be on? |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 1:11:10 PM EDT
[#41]
Weather is a go. I’m loading up now. Hope to be on in the next couple of hours and plan to try until the end of the UTC day
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Posted: 7/3/2021 1:19:56 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: Weather is a go. I’m loading up now. Hope to be on in the next couple of hours and plan to try until the end of the UTC day It is supposed to rain all day here, so I don't know what the propagation will be like. |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 2:14:07 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyrex13: Weather is a go. I'm loading up now. Hope to be on in the next couple of hours and plan to try until the end of the UTC day |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 7:27:12 PM EDT
[#44]
Spinning around but can't hear you. Nothing on the waterfall either.
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Posted: 7/3/2021 9:10:48 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: Spinning around but can't hear you. Nothing on the waterfall either. Me either. Sorry. |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 9:49:41 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Me either. Sorry. |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 9:59:38 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: You should go activate a park in Massachusetts those New England states are hard to get. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat461: Originally Posted By Emoto: Me either. Sorry. Not mobile capable at this time. |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 10:08:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Not mobile capable at this time. Those guys who go up there or live there and activate usually get a pile up. I've got hundreds of POTA contacts. But only a handful in New England. I finally got New Hampshire today. Still no Mass. |
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Posted: 7/3/2021 10:15:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tyrex13]
[#49]
I was only able to work 5 stations in 5 hours, but one was Svalbard, so that was cool.
  
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Posted: 7/3/2021 10:29:44 PM EDT
[#50]
Awesome!
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