How I do it: A complete POTA activation from start to finish.

"A complete POTA activation from start to finish" with Michael Martens (KB9VBR).

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

How I do it! A complete POTA activation from start to finish

by  | Mar 12, 2024 | Parks on the Air | 0 comments

Watch me, in real time, as I deploy an end fed half wave antenna, set up my station on a picnic table, and do a QRP (5 watt) POTA activation on the 15 meter band.

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Timestamp
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:03 Cahrtenna Apoll EFHW Setup
00:12:30 Transceiver and Logging Setup
00:18:13 15 Meter POTA Activation K1447
00:35:21 Conclusion

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