Ham Radio Parks On The Air (POTA)

A quick activation on 10 and 15m using my simple trapped end fed half wave vertical.
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[@alzeNL]

I hope with you taking up PoTA there will be more people getting into and thus increasing the chances of Park to Parks :) Thanks again Tim, always a pleasure to see new content on your channel. 73's 2E0FWE

[@G7LJL-Steve_Murton]

I for one have taken up POTA as a result of Tim’s recent activities. Regards Steve

[@timg5tm941]

Thanks Al it’s a lot of fun!

[@itrdatube]

Hi Tim, I do quite a bit of POTA and I usually use EFHW's I always find they are more effective if you have the middle of the antenna at the highest point. I know you are quite knowledgeable on the subject of antennas so, am I just imagining it works better in a "^" or does it really radiate better through the middle portion? Keep up the video's they are quite informative. Cheers Robbie (GI7FDZ)

[@timg5tm941]

Hi Robbie. I like to use vertical efhw mostly owing to saving space. The current maximum is 1/4 wave up the antenna so even when the base is close to the ground it’ll still give good low angle radiation. An inverted v is great for 40m inter g I find. 73

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Hi Tim, another great video and some inspiration to get out and play 😂. If you don't mind, can I ask what logging software you use for POTA ?. I don't really use logging software but I can see the benefits 👍. Thank you for sharing, take care....

[@timg5tm941]

Hi my friend! I use N1MM+. Take care!

[@k6kwi]

Nice job Tim! Love your POTA videos. Please keep them coming...

[@timg5tm941]

Thank you!

[@MikeN2MAK]

Trapped EFHWs are the new Rybakov! Good gain and easy setup without the need for radials and a tuner.

[@timg5tm941]

Hey Mike, yes it’s a good solution I think

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Keep it up Tim!

[@timg5tm941]

I try!

[@Prariedog]

I ran rg8x for 11 meter.can i run rg8x for 10 meter? Have a run of 45 ft from antenna base to house. Thanks for your time 🎉🎉cheers

[@timg5tm941]

Yes that would work

[@johnorrells3797]

Hi Tim was this filmed before park numbers changed to GB?

[@timg5tm941]

Yes it was John. Just before.

[@LB4FH]

Nice to see you have fun out there in a park 😊

[@timg5tm941]

Cheers!!!!

[@brianfields4479]

Nice video, seems you were directional hi. Don't do pile ups hi, not even my own hi. Well done Tim. Look forward to seeing you on the coast on the lower bands.

[@timg5tm941]

Thank you Brian!

[@M7BCN]

Awesome POTA activation, USA kinda day.👏

[@timg5tm941]

Sure was mate!

[@StuM0OVG]

Nice one Tim. Nice to see you enjoying POTA.

[@timg5tm941]

I am Stuart - a new dimension to the hobby.

[@N2NWK]

POTA ON Tim!!!! 73 de N2NWK

[@timg5tm941]

You bet!

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Well done, Tim...

[@timg5tm941]

Thank you sir!

[@ve7ajk]

Great stuff Tim!

[@timg5tm941]

Thank you!

[@nickjh1968]

Great activation Tim, impressive state side contacts, your antenna expertise certainly pays dividends, 73s!

[@timg5tm941]

Thank you Nick! The propagation wasn’t great but still fun!

[@Scownerz]

Good job as always. Liking the antenna setup

[@timg5tm941]

Thank you Steve!