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I'm glad you liked it. I was surprised by how simple of a project it was.

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Not yet, but I'm about to this winter. There's definitely be a video on what I decide to bring and how I pack it. I just need to do some research on the parks I'm planning to visit so I know what makes the most sense.

@@MikeN2MAK I look forward to that video. I got an IC705 for Christmas and I'm looking forward to taking it on trips to Florida when I visit family. This is my only portable radio and I have done a couple of park activations here in Texas. I'm loving the portability of this radio so far. Thanks for your reply...73

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!

I fell into the 20m and 40m trap early too. But once I got more experience and confidence, I’ve had a lot of fun trying different bands, modes and antennas. 12m is one band I definitely need to try more.

@@MikeN2MAK I need to make a 12 meter dipole for portable use. I enjoy using wire dipoles, however I am considering making a random wire antenna just for the ease of changing bands. If you have space for the antenna when camping at a POTA park try giving 80 meters a chance. When I camped out in the Manistee National Forest this past summer I activated that park on 40 meters and 80 meters. Most of the hunters that contacted me on 80 were even thanking me for operating on that band.

Awesome! I've setup at the picnic table in weather. But this time of year, I just grab one of the parking spots closest to the trail. Thanks for checking out the video!

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Exactly!! This is supposed to be fun. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much!

Thanks, Jeff! I know a few others who got out to operate for it and hopefully more are encouraged to do the same in the future.

POTA on!

Many thanks!

Awesome! I’m glad you and others have gotten a good laugh from it.

Yup! I didn't have as much time before work as I thought, thanks to the snow. But I'll be trying more WARC band POTA on Wednesdays, either before or after work. Maybe I'll get you next week!

Thanks! I don't think donuts wold last long in the car with me or my sons, LOL.

We tried 17m SSB but didn’t have any luck. We got a couple on FT8 and then switched to 40m SSB, since it was already dark out. We wanted to be sure we at least got a couple contacts on the WARC bands.

@ yeah 17m is hit or miss but by the time it gets dark you were right for switching to 40m.

The 29’ random wire is great! I love the 17’ whip too, but sometimes in the winter or on windy days I’ll just use a hamstick to keep it simple.

@MikeN2MAK I always keep the hamsticks in the POTAmobile!

I definitely like the Rybakov as well as 9:1 EFRW with 29’. Both take up little space as verticals and provide multiple bands with a tuner.

I just looked back and my Goals video from last year. You mentioned that you were still studying for your General and wanted to activate more parks while working in Florida. I think you’ve definitely taken care of those!!

@@MikeN2MAKI guess I did I’ve been having a blast you should post in the channel community and see what others goals are for 2025 it would be fun to look back in a year and see everyone’s progress thanks Mike enjoyed the video as always

@ good idea!

I prefer voice modes, like SSB, AM and FM. But FT8 has come in handy at times. Still, I try to do voice when I can, but everyone has their preferences. I’m hoping that this at least encourages more to give the WARC bands a shot. Thanks for watching!

I’m sure you know what a challenge it can be! We had a great time though and hopefully it encourages others.

@ absolutely!

Thanks! You need a license for some music. RUclips has a music library where I get songs and licenses. Some can cost money but I just use free music.

@@MikeN2MAK Thanks

@@DetectingtheinvisibleI think also, if your channel is not monetized and making money, YT is more lenient with the music restrictions because “they” are making the money.. I’m not monetized on any channels and have never had a copyright restriction.

Awesome! As soon as Chameleon came out with the 25’ whip, I immediately thought about the Rybakov. Sounds like you’ve got a great setup, even with the HOA. Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks, Stuart, I’m glad you liked it!!

I’m glad you enjoyed it! This was definitely a lot of fun.

We each made and FT8 contact then tried calling in SSB but had no luck. It had gotten late after filming so we ended up jumping from 17m to 40m which worked much better. Thanks for watching!

That reminds me I still need to try repeaters on 6m and 10m sometime. But first I need to go clear the snow in driveway, LOL. Thanks for watching!

@@MikeN2MAK We got less than a inch hear but like 1/8 in ice making a slick drive but lightly snowing now. Boston NY . When the band is open scan around 29.6 MHZ you will find some FM . You can use repeater book to look up CTCSS or DTC code for the 10 meter repeater . Just make Sure you set offset . DX repeaters is fun to work !! Some in outher countries as well. Hayden has one in Tasmania !

@@robertmeyer4744 All clear now. Just a couple inches. Now off to POTA on 17m and 30m!

There’s a gun club on the other side of the woods, LOL. The park does have hunters during the season though. Thanks for watching!!