Category Archives: POTA

The Wonder of it All

I was a 5-year-old boy when I watched my father, WA2NAU (now W2BIL), talk to another ham radio operator in Scotland. My dad’s “shack” was in the back bedroom of our two-story home in North Arlington, NJ. I was mesmerized by the warm glow that came from the tubes in his Viking-Johson transmitter. I didn’tContinue reading “The Wonder of it All”

The Parks on the Air Book

A few months ago I was approached by Rick Parent (W0ZAP) about writing an essay for a planned book on POTA by the ARRL. While I am not a fan of false humility, I had to question what value I could bring to such a publication. It didn’t take long for me to hear fromContinue reading “The Parks on the Air Book”

Activation Rove to Hamvention

I will be driving to Hamvention starting on Wednesday, May 18th. The plan is to activate at least 15 parks on my way up. I will be using APRS to track my progress. My tentative activation schedule is: Wednesday, May 18th Flat Creek State Fishing Lake 2340 Highway 41 South Perry, GA 31069 Ocmulgee Mound HistoricContinue reading “Activation Rove to Hamvention”