Chilly Pedestrian Mobile POTA Hunting at the QTH!

[@ThomasK4SWL]

qrper.com/2024/01/pedestrian-mobile-pota-hunting-on-the-back-forty/?swcfpc=1 Click the link above to read full details about this field session, including all equipment links, at QRPer.com.

[@samcollins6394]

Thomas, this may not be the most appropriate video to leave this comment, but while I'm here.. I wanted to thank you for doing what you do. Your video have encouraged me to learn cw and get out portable. I had a stroke and following this found ssb to be very troublesome due to speach issues. I find digital modes to be a little boring for me and watching your videos inspired me to learn cw and get out there. I joined LICW did their first couple of carousels and then went to CWops academy. Two week ago I did my first cw only pota activation and its exhilarating. I did my second yesterday sat on the beach. You gave me the drive to learn something new and make this hobby fun again. Thank you so much. I will always be in your debt. Sam 2E1OCT

[@ThomasK4SWL]

This makes my day, Sam. It pleases me to know end to know that I may have even played a small part in your CW journey. I hope, someday, to work you across the pond, OM. Thank you! Thomas K4SWL / M0CYI

[@johnwoodworth1180]

Thomas, Love your videos as a learning experience while I am learning CW. Thank you for bringing us along on your life journey which now becomes integrated into ours. We are your legacy as you are your mother's. Your mother must have been very proud of you. Best wishes to you and yours. Long may you prosper. John KM6AHT

[@ThomasK4SWL]

How kind of you, John. Thank you.

[@AK6EP]

Your videos have been my best "Elmer" as I've learned to do CW POTA activations over the past few months and I am very grateful. May your mother's memory be a blessing for you and your family. 73 de AK6EP.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you so much, OM.

[@nohill4climber]

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom Thomas. Thoughts and prayers sent for you and your family. Ken, W4KAC

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@TridentMissileTech]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@AA0Z]

Sorry for your loss Thomas. My condolences. 73 Kyle AA0Z

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you, Kyle.

[@AndreaHaku]

Your videos, and the ones from some others, are the reason I'm getting me back to CW. I ordered a KH1 to "force" me to do that and I hope will be delivered soon. I'm sure my future me, will be immensely grateful to you, more than I already am. Sorry about your mother. I've been reading your posts on QRPeer. I hope those comments help you feel better and know that you are doing a lot for many people. Thanks and keep on!

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you, Andrea.

[@keysrawk]

I lost my mom to cancer back in August. I couldn't listen to music. I could listen to CW, and so that's all I did in the car on the way back and forth from my house to my parent's during those last few weeks. It was brutal. Sometimes I would go to do an activation and find that I just wanted to walk in the woods, so that's what I did - and it was essential. You're on the right path, even when you think you aren't. Best of luck to you. AE9XT

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. I'm still adjusting to her not being here.

[@KD9SPR]

Deepest sympathy. I’m so sorry for your loss, Thomas. 73 Kevin KD9SPR

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@Johnmfoss]

My condolences - that’s a terrible loss. Thanks for the video - looks like a beautiful morning despite the cold. John, WA4RXO

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@glennfinney3462]

Sorry for your loss Thomas. Just went through it myself. Thanks for continuing your great videos!!!!

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@ke4est]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Great video hunting in the snow. It was the same way here on Saturday.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@zero_G.0]

sincere condolences for your loss Thomas 🙏🏼 thoughts are with you, radio is great therapy, all the best Geoff

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@wg6h1]

Thanks for all your great videos. I’m sorry for your loss 73

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@stevekj5t]

My deepest condolences Thomas. I absolutely agree that radio is therapy. 73 es KJ5T

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@trailwalker76]

Sorry for your loss Thomas

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@w6mrd900]

Sorry for your loss. God Bless!

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@Obeeewaan]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@rabbit6914]

These KH-1 contacts are the kind that I originally thought the KH-1 could never do --- minimal antenna, and operating as a hunter rather than an activator. Impressive.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Agreed!

[@RadioExpeditionProject]

My condolences. Sorry for your loss.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@kendebusk2540]

So sorry to hear about your mom, Thomas. It's tough but it gets better with time, although slowly. My dad's gone but mom remains. My sincerest sympathies to you and the entire family. As for the "walk in the woods", you did great as did Hazel! We have about 6-8" here in SW Michigan and I'm inside! Tonight/tomorrow forecast is freezing rain and sleet, so maybe another day or three eating canned soup and frozen microwave dinners here. de Ken, KA8VLW

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you, Ken!

[@majikcactus22]

My condolences to you Thomas on the passing of your mom. Peace to you friend. 🙏

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@seanihde]

Great video. I'm going to start CW soon, and you were my inspiration Hazel stayed with you, cuz she knows...72

[@KeepEvery1Guessing]

I'm sorry for your loss. Ive been missing your videos, and thank you for letting us know why.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@KC2BKM]

Beautiful place. Lots of Wildlife I bet. Sorry for your Loss.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@qrplife]

The OM has his very own “park” ;)

[@ThomasK4SWL]

:)

[@kq9l115]

Thomas, sorry for your loss and thank you again for the great videos. Your property looks perfect for a large antenna farm! Wire loop antennas in the trees would be killer and wouldn't be too visually impactful....just saying haha!

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you. And I actually have a massive horizontal loop at my QTH not even 75 meters from where I filmed this short video.

[@andrewkirk4184]

Condolences on your loss.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@billcosgrave6232]

My sincerest condolences Thomas but I am glad you're back. 73 KD9SOK

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@jasonmilldrum]

My most sincere condolences, Thomas. I hope you're able to find some peace in doing these things that you love. I'm sure your mom's incredibly proud of you. 73 DE NT7S

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@N2AKJ]

That's such a beautiful property and she is precious

[@davidtrotter7488]

Sorry for the loss of your mum Thomas, my thoughts are with you and your family. de David, M0XLS

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@N2AKJ]

Sorry for your loss tom my condolences

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@davidledfordw4jl322]

Prayers 🙏 my friend, sorry to hear about your mother

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@青タンパンダ]

I always look forward to watching videos from japan. I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of her mother. I look forward to seeing more videos in the future.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you so much.

[@barrywendon5168]

Sorry for your loss Thomas RIP Mom de G6JMX

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@DS4NVF]

Thomas, your mother is still watching this wonderful video of you in heaven. She used to be, and She will be. You are a good son. DS4NVF from S.KOREA

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you so much.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

WA2JMG, and myself were both commenting we have not heard you on much if at all lately. now we know why, and I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. my condolences Tom. great that you got out to "change the pace" twas needed for sure 73 God speed de Ellis WA1RKS

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you, Ellis. Yes, it's been a tough month for sure.

[@AA9SK]

So sorry to hear about your mom. Sending prayers that God would give you and your family peace. Aa9sk. John

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@billjobes1851]

I'm sending you peaceful and healing condolences, Thomas, on the passing of your Mom. - W3WJ

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you so much!

[@TheOpticalFreak]

My condolences 😢 hug❤

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@stevemercure902]

Well if you had held a tube type radio, your hands would have been nice and warm! 73 de W5EN

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Now that would be cool! I mean warm!

[@o2bnov0307]

Thomas, I am sorry to hear about your mother’s death. May her soul sit at the right hand of God. Vy 73 de David AE4LH

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@eljuano28]

I'm sorry to hear of your mom, Thomas. I know there are no words. 73 de AI7UQ

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@DavidKirwanirl]

Snoooow!

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

I’m so sorry concerning your Mom Thomas. You will be reunited with her when it’s your time. Until that time comes please remember that she is with you always.✝️♥️ 73 de N1XV

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@mistymaggie45]

My condolences for you and your famiy for your recent loss 🙏🙏🙏🙏may she R I P ----de W1WBL an avid follower and soon to be participant in POTA

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you. :)

[@adventuresofbobandlana4939]

Sorry for your loss. N7KHH

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@philippehaake6123]

Hello very nice, but how do you manage for your looging ??? 73 qro HB9GUR

[@qrplife]

When hunting POTA there’s no need to log for participation as it’s the responsibility of the activator to upload their logs to the program. If a station log is wanted for record keeping, then in this situation he can pull it off the video after the fact. Also the KH-1 has an option to decode and record all the CW sent, this might be an option to process logs after the operating session concludes.

[@brianve7jyd943]

Howdy Sir - thots and prayer to you and ur family - VE7JYD

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@tim123527]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss, Thomas. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Tim G4XWJ/AG5YP

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.

[@patricksharimccarthy9495]

Very sorry for your loss OM. De K2SCH

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you.