How to Activate Parks on the Air Like A Boss

I drive in with zero contacts. I drive out as the top activator at Davy Crockett National Forest. The pileup never stopped!! Using the Yaesu FT-891, Little Tarheel II Antenna, and the Lido Mount.
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[@runout74]

You and others like you on KZbin are the reason Ham Radio is cool again. Great time to be alive!

[@paulKJ5GKK]

OMG! This was more fun than any one person should have on KZbin. Absolutely love your content. I'm a new General and looking forward to PTP because of your videos. Thanks Mike. Hope run into you in Huntsville.

[@mikemiles3068]

Nice installation on the 891 Mike, Looks like a stealth Highway Patrol STALKER❗️

[@hamradiotube]

I know I get that feeling too!

[@cliffordcolvin]

What a great activation! Way to go Mike!

[@rbishopp]

The Stanley cup hanging from the mirror. Much better than fuzzy dice.

[@hamradiotube]

That's how I roll!

[@cabe_bedlam]

"I thought that was the state bird!" :D

[@machineoblivion]

Can tell you were having some fun! Got a little giddy there after the AK contact. :D :D About to try POTA myself this year with an 891 and Buddipole. Good luck and 73!

[@hamradiotube]

If you're not having fun doing that there's something wrong with you :) Good luck and have fun out there. Hope to get you in the log.

[@W7LDT]

Good job. I use the Turbo Tuner ll with my Little Tarheel in my Jeep.with an IC-7000. First contact with that setup was AZ to Auckland, New Zealand.

[@hamradiotube]

Hmm, I've not heard of that. Does it make it go faster?

[@ae4xo]

I DID MY FIRST RADAR this week in florida. It was great and man I am happy the hunters are out there!

[@hamradiotube]

That's great! Always fun to activate multiple parks in a day.

[@hardtarget2359]

@@hamradiotubeMay sound like a dumb question but, are all your contacts in HF? Just started getting into the hobby like 2 weeks ago. I have a lot to learn still. Can you do parks on the air in other bands? New sub too!

[@CKJEntertainmentServ]

my first activation i made 150 contacts.. was stoked! 4 hours. Then you were my first qso when i activated one of your old parks here in michigan, made 100 qso's in 2.5 hours. was happy! 891 and a wrc mini with a 213" whip. worked very well!

[@w4mkh]

Congrats Mike. It is great when the bands cooperate.

[@hamradiotube]

Isn't it?

[@kb9jqu]

Awesome to make it into your video Mike. Can't believe how loud you were on the little Tarheal Antenna. Great option.

[@hamradiotube]

Oh man I though I edited you out lol! JK. I'm amazed every time I use this antenna. It just works so well.

[@GuitarFosterParent]

Man, this is one of the best, most exciting videos I've watched in at least a year! You've definitely convinced me that POTA is for me, too! Just a couple tweaks to my pickup, and I'm going to start activating in Texas. I'll use a QRP (G90) and 20m Shark hamstick to start. I love the way you shot this video. It was like being in the car with you and sharing the excitement. GREAT stuff! Hope to work you sometime! Congrats on a super channel. 73, John N5JVO

[@stevegriffin9552]

Hey Mike what an awesome video and congratulations on making the most contacts on The Davie Crockett Park. What an awesome set up for the mobile. I really enjoy your videos when you’re doing the POTA because of the pile ups I just get a kick out of that everybody knows your Callsign. When you’re on the air on 20 m and when I’m hunting here at the QTH I get on whatever frequency you’re on unfortunately I can’t hear you but just listening to the pileup I just sit back and smile. Anyway I hope you celebrated on something good to eat being the top person on the park. Thanks for the video and have a great week. 73 WD5ENH Steve

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Steve. Totally not the plan going into the park, but with a pileup like that, it's kinda hard to stop. I see you're in Texas. I really need to get on 40 and 80 more and try to get some local contacts. Glad to have you riding shotgun on the activations though. I'll do that too sometimes. It's nice to just sit back and listen to someone else operate. Good way to pick up tips too.

[@k2wo1]

Love the enthusiasm! Great video Mike. 73, George K2WO

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks so much!

[@chuckwilliams6294]

Great activation. I am originally from San Angelo. I have used Various Heil Headsets (preferable on Vox) for over 30 years of mobile rag chewing, County activations, and some serious SOLP contesting from Wyoming. Hands free operation frees up both hands for faster keyboard logging, and BONUS...You won't look like one of the "Professional Driver" types (Hi Hi) that are in love with their hand mics. Recently got the POTA app and hope to start activating during my camping and ADV motorcycle travels around WY and our family property near Wolf Creek, MT. Love every video that I have seen of yours. Keep up the good work! November Seven Many Zebras Walking. Chuck in 'Ol Cheyenne. 😎

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Mike you are the boss of POTA! I have the same luck if not ready but put a call out someone answers, but if ready might be 5 minutes lol. That Tarheel worked great, I still want to use my screwdriver antenna on a activation. You always have so much fun love it!

[@hamradiotube]

It's all the antenna. I am merely the vessel for delivering the call signs. I'm amazed at how well the Tarheel works. Too bad they have become almost impossible to get now.

[@marcpruitt7299]

Liking your videos. Your one of the coolest ham guys out there. I will be a life long subscriber from now on. Been a ham since 1996 , extra class and I have never seen anyone have so much fun with ham radio. Keep it up !!!! Awesome brother !!! Marc Kf4imv

[@hamradiotube]

Oh stop it lol! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for the sub. I saw your question about EFHW's and I'll be answering that on Mailbag Monday. 73

[@HOAHamRadio]

"I wanna be like Mike" and that awesome mobile set up! I've gotten Alaska from the Florida shack twice...can't wait till it happens POTA. Love the way you manage the pileup.

[@hamradiotube]

haha, just go out to a park and start calling CQ.

[@StuM0OVG]

Fantastic video Mike and wow what a pile up. All the best from the UK. POTA on 🤙

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks buddy. I'm waiting to see the same from you over there now. You are the one and only POTA ambassador in the UK. No pressure.

[@fourshow11]

Awesome video, the last contact was as fun as the first.

[@ronaldschatte1383]

Sweet work Mike! I look forward to working a contact with you from another Texas State Park once I get licensed.

[@kennethblackwell1137]

WOW....there's no way that I could sit there that long. Congratulations....neat rig too.

[@hamradiotube]

Sometimes the pileup won't let you leave!

[@kensmith5538]

Hey Mike! You just did what I do almost always... run the mobile set up. Just wanted to mention something to you... West Mountain Radio's Epic Powergate is something you should look at. I have mine set up charging a 30 AH Bioenno Batter... the Powergate gets hooked directly to the car battery from the Powergate to the Battery.... with that setup, when I get to my destination, I can shut the car off and operate till the cows come home and it doesnt touch my car battery while the key is off... I've never even come close to running that 30 AH battery down, but I never have to worry about needing a jump in the middle of nowhere... Good vid...keep up the good work ...

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah I've seen those. That is prob the most practical application for it too. Good idea.

[@nicklouw8420]

Great Activation @Mike.

[@DaveW6OOD]

I still don’t have a HF setup at my home station, so my qth is similar to yours, an 891 and a Atas120A. It works great. I like that Netherlands contact. When I put a Cha SS17 whip in the screwdriver position, it worked even better when pulled out to tune. Just not as convenient. Thanks for sharing the fun.

[@hamradiotube]

I don't have a Chameleon whip but I do have the 17' MJF one. I should try that sometime.

[@soupdragon12345]

Just watched your video and loved every minute. Straight forward excellent. I’m a newish tech license holder, studying for my General. Glad you got Alaska. Many thanks and 73, KJ7ZTI

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks so much. I have a video posting tomorrow doing a POTA on 10 meters where Technicians have privileges.

[@houseofhamradio]

In-Fn-Credible Mike. I can see why you were so stoked. Great activation. 73s Bob WV7W

[@Ben-md9yx]

POTA Master strikes again. That is awesome Mike..

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah it was pretty amazing.

[@dougdaniels]

Great activation! I'm planning my first POTA (only done SOTA so far) and love the idea of sitting in the truck. Going to give my old Outbacker a shot from the stake mount. I don't need 309 contacts, hoping to get 10!

[@hamradiotube]

Make sure to open the door, stick your leg up and relax with a good lean. It's pretty wonderful. 10 is just fine too.

[@markviers998]

Only in my dreams would I ever have an outing like that! Awesome activation dude!

[@hamradiotube]

You absolutely can. Just get on the air and call CQ.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

Great into edits!!!! I sure am enjoying being a hunter, your video are inspiring me to get out to a park here in Central Texas! Way to go Mike!!! You are the boss of POTA!

[@k5rfl]

That's my deal, Mike. Mobile mobile mobile. I love it. Using a SharkHF mini right now but I'm about to grab a yaesu atas 120a for the mobile. I love going to a park and just getting at it. Right now I swap out and put on my M1ECC Slidewinder DX Coil and 6 ft whip for POTA and it has been fantastic. 73

[@denisbrunette8378]

Hi Mike. My name is Denis VA3DCB Northern Ontario Canada. I was listening to you on POTA. Yes you sure are the king of POTA. Nice contacts on the David Crockett Park. You really got me interested in the POTA. I have the Yeasu FT 891 and I also have the Little Tarheel ll and also the American SDC-102 all three items are still in their boxes for about 4 years now. Time to take them out I guess. Lol. I’ll probably install them in my truck and do like you did. This is awesome. Might be going to Dayton Hamvention this year and maybe pick up the Buddypole Pro also. I saw that video also. I have 2 questions for you. What app are you using on you Apple IPhone to put register the call signs I see you doing after every qso. And also those Yellow little poles that you used for the radial wire where can I purchase those. Mike Thanks a Million for doing all these videos and showing all what you use. 73 Mike. Denis VA3DCB. Northern Ontario Canada.

[@hamradiotube]

Get out there and do it man, you've got the gear. All you have to do is call CQ. The logging app I'm using is called HAMRS and can be found in the App Store. It's by Jarrett Green. The yellow poles for the BuddiStick Pro can be found here: k8mrd.square.site

[@denisbrunette8378]

That's awesome Mike . Thanks a Million for the info. I downloaded the HAMRS on my Apple Iphone and cannot wait to try it. Hope to talk to you one day. 73 Mike. Denis VA3DCB.

[@MacsForever1]

Great video. I understand the purpose of the video is to show your mobile installation which looks great. I've seen your other video when you operate from a picnic table. But for the other hams that routinely operate from their car, it's not Parking Lots of the air. It's parks on the air. I understand operating from the car if the weather sucks or there are too many bugs, but when conditions are great get out of the car and find a picnic table to enjoy the beauty of nature...with your radio. :) Best 73, K9AT

[@shawnp6653]

Holy Cow amigo! Great job Mike!

[@hamradiotube]

Right??

[@Sonicgott]

You, Jason, Michael, and Josh got me further interested into Ham Radio and POTA! Just earned my Bronze Hunter, and hopefully become an activator in the future! Cheers and 73 - KF0QNM

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome man, congrats!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Great job Mike! This looks like it was a blast!

[@ReedAB8AS]

Cool….311 in the log. Congrats. I’m hoping to pick up an 891 at Hamvention. Thanks Mike. Reed/AB8AS😎

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah but 2 were dupes but that's ok. You should def buy an 891. Make sure you tell the Yaesu guys K8MRD sent ya.

[@howardjohnson5734]

I have made a full length 40 meter dipole with a 30 foot pole with kenwood ts 570 ,looking forward in doing a pota later this summer ,thanks for the vid

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome! That should do you well. Dipoles work great!

[@mike-ng9b81]

13:05 & 17:57 Thanks for getting me into the park! 73~NG9B/QRP

[@1958johndeere620]

I guess I didn't make the video, but since I didn't work you that makes sense. Its hard to key down the radio when I am taking a nap.

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah you did. Every time I go out I put you in the log. You've always got the best 59 signal too! Must be something in the air up there.

[@nutsforjeeps1]

Great video. Ak and the 1 watt QRP contact were awesome.

[@hamradiotube]

Right? From a Tarheel!

[@will6051]

Way Kool, awesome top operator skills.

[@hamradiotube]

Thank you very much.

[@09keller]

Mike, you had a great session! What model of Tarheel is this? K5TGS

[@DaveW6OOD]

Mike has a Little Tarheel 2.

[@09keller]

Thanks! K5TGS

[@hamradiotube]

What David said. Thanks for watching.

[@jolebole-yt]

POTA and SOTAs are my coolest part of the HAM radio hobby. Outside of the city noise and interference, breathing fresh oxygen and playing radio. Priceless! BTW, what apps are you using for logging your POTA contacts ?

[@hamradiotube]

hamrs.app

[@StealthGTI]

Nice job! I use a Scorpion on my little VW. I recently replaced my MFJ-1924 with a TuneMatic TM-1. It's been fantastic, almost completely automatic! I recently published a Scorpion video and have footage for the TuneMatic in the works. You got me thinking about "Top Activator" status. I live near K-0016 and drive through it almost every day. I'm the #2 activator with just three activations. I didn't even think about topping that list at some point. HAHA! It'll happen, though. I'm on the hunt for you, but I'm never sure of when I might find someone specific. Maybe some day. 73, -Scott, KE4WMF

[@Spike-sk7ql]

First, props for singing Davey Crockett. Second, Stanley Cup makes the best mirror decoration (Let's Go Red Wings) Third, Holllllllly cow that's a lot! I have to get my stuff to get mobile, and get activating some parks. I've got about 10 within an hour of me. I just need a battery, and a more portable antenna. I'm having trouble figuring out what size battery to get though. Running a 991a, would a 15 ah battery be enough to operate for at least an hour running 80 watts?

[@hamradiotube]

You're not going to go to Davy Crockett Nat'l Forest and not sing Davy Crockett. That Stanley Cup has been on my mirror for about 20 years. One of my old band mates is a machinist and he made it. It's solid aluminum I think??? The 15 amp would be plenty enough for an hours use, absolutely. I'll usually use about ~5-7 amps on an outing depending on how hard its hitting. I don't know how much I used on this outing but I would guess about 10 amp hours. Depends on how much you're transmitting. Activations like these are pretty much a 50% duty cycle.

[@mikeramsey9747]

I need to build a power box so I can start doing POTA, I'm blown away by how great your mobile rig does

[@hamradiotube]

Just connect the reds to the reds and the blacks to the blacks. Easy. I'm blown away by how well it works too.

[@osculant]

Thanks for getting our PTP in there. Must be a loud speaker my 53 sounded pretty dang good. I too always like to make a goal to get the most contacts at a given park if I can. Would be a nice stat to see on the POTA dashboard, parks where you have the most contacts. 73 see you down the log K9MKE

[@hamradiotube]

It is a loud and really crappy sounding speaker but it does the job. I like that idea on the stats. Good one.

[@KC3DJV]

Dang it! I didn’t make the cut! Oh well, great activation. Enjoyed the video anyway. :-)

[@hamradiotube]

Oh man I'm sorry. I've started making notes in my app as to what contacts I want to add to the videos but I don't always get it right.

[@KC3DJV]

@@hamradiotube no problem Mike! Honestly just glad to break through the pileup to get you with 3 watts in the car whilst waiting for my son to finish his piano lesson. :-). I was hoping to see how I sounded. Lol

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Hey mike, ki5sxe, you make this look easy fun, love the videos! I'd lobe to hit a POTA with ya sometime. Get it? Lobe, whaka whaka. lol

[@hamradiotube]

It is easy. Just call cq. You say their callsign, they say yours, repeat. Don't over think it. I don't get the lobe part though. I don't know where you are but you got a 5 call. If you're ever in the area hit me up. I'd be happy to pota with you.

[@TimRedman]

What do you have the RF gain set to on the 891 to get any kind of reliable S-reading? My gain is usually all the way up, so the needle doesn't generally move for me.

[@sockeatinggolden8316]

Have to leave the gain at max otherwise the s meter goes up for some reason.

[@DaveW6OOD]

Yaesu says the “all the way up” setting is the right one. When you pull it back that change in S-units is compensating for the reduction. The 991A does the same thing. BTW…if the RF seems too high you can use IPO or ATT or even mess with the AGC settings. The 891 seems very sensitive to me.

[@hamradiotube]

RF Gain is all the way up. It will decrease the signal level otherwise. Ain't nobody got time for that. If yours is all the way up (clockwise) and your needle isn't moving I would wonder if something is wrong with it.

[@Tommy_Boy.]

Nicely done Mike!! 🤘⚡️📻

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks

[@pascalf5pnp310]

Mike....you re really a lucky guy !!! OMG, what a pile up !!! 309 contacts, because you are a really very talkative guy !! ha ha ha ha !! you should have make many more contacts !!!...... hope to be in one of your videos one day, activating french parks !! awesome...Pascal f5pnp

[@hamradiotube]

You know Pascal, the more of you over in Europe that are getting out doing POTA, the more awareness people will have about the program and the bigger the pileups will become. Trust me, it didn't start out like this I assure you. But over the years, the popularity of POTA has taken off in the US. It's up to you guys over there to make it popular by getting out and doing it. Maybe do some videos to share on KZbin? I would absolutely love to get you in the log! I rarely hear France from Texas. That would be great! 73

[@brianshanahan3878]

I need to finally order a LIDO mount! Great video, I always enjoy watching you setup and make contacts. What power were using?

[@hamradiotube]

Yes you do. I was running 90 watts.

[@rbishopp]

HA HA . I missed myself on the first go of this video. KD2UBJ two parks for you. You type fast enough. BTW I was 10w into EFHW sloper for that QSO from WNY.

[@kenluning909]

Awesome activation. Intense !!!!!

[@hamradiotube]

it was insane.

[@tshirley05015]

Great video!!!! what logging app do you use?

[@hamradiotube]

www.hamrs.app

[@andrewfiertek5937]

Wow 311. Congratulations on the pile up.

[@BrianJurkowski]

That was quite the pile up, too! although, Mike gets 12db of gain for being a KZbinr. 😀

[@hamradiotube]

It's not 12 dB. It's only like 6.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Andrew. It was a blast!

[@gaptastic]

Very cool pota video, thanks for sharing

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for visiting

[@Dusty_Ham]

I would have been SO disappointed if you hadn't sung the song.

[@hamradiotube]

Hahaha! It was stuck in my head all day.

[@DaveW6OOD]

Maybe…”🎶King of the POTA frontier 🎶“

[@calvincollier8]

Hey Mike! You should have stopped by the house on your way to Ratcliff! Anyway, nice video. 73, Calvin KI5OUP, Lovelady Texas

[@hamradiotube]

I did. I was pounding on the door and nobody came :). I really had to pee too.

[@calvincollier8]

@@hamradiotube great comeback!

[@ScottWalton]

Hi Mike, would a Wolf River Coil and whip screwed into a car mount work similarly to your Tarheel set up here? Would you need to put out counterpoise wires like you do when using the WRC out on the ground? Thanks so much for any thoughts/advice here.

[@hamradiotube]

It most certainly will. Works great in fact. No counterpoise needed. The only drawback is when you want to change bands you have to adjust the antenna manually which takes a few minutes.

[@BernieWimmers]

Great video Mike

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks.

[@josempantaleon]

Fon video Mike and I think that new mount is legit, I may look into one for the SOTA Scion. 😎👍

[@hamradiotube]

It is super solid

[@alvarogaitan2529]

good morning Jaison you numero uno 73

[@hamradiotube]

I'll send him over 😆

[@alvarogaitan2529]

@@hamradiotube good 👍 Job Mike jaison

[@alanbrockmeier6871]

Outstanding Mike! Envious. Enjoyed watching your reaction to Alaska contact. 73 NM5SP

[@hamradiotube]

I'm always amazed to get them. It never stops being exciting.

[@iSilvernail]

Pappa Pota strikes again

[@davidsradioroom9678]

👍👍👍

[@hamradiotube]

Haha!

[@ronmagliacane]

Damn, and I missed a late shift contact, but I'm in the log!

[@hamradiotube]

Thats all that matters

[@jurjen8190]

Nice video. Whats the app that you ussed?

[@hamradiotube]

www.hamrs.app

[@TomSP9TL]

Hi. That external speaker sounds kind of awful? Like from a cheapo speaker, and it's MFJ!! Well, I guess the speaker is the same one for various brands. But I thought it would sound better. Nethertheless thumbs up as always, you're doing a great job!

[@hamradiotube]

Yes it does. It's not very good at all but its better than what I had.

[@ambitiouslawn1678]

What app are you using on your phone to assist logging your contacts?

[@gicho2274]

Mike, I have a Little Tarheel II also. What was the whip extension that you added?

[@hamradiotube]

Ah thanks for reminding me about that. I'm 99% sure it's this MFJ Whip. Also is a link to the quick disconnect I use. MFJ Antenna Whip: mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1964?_pos=23&_sid=c371cf9ad&_ss=r Antenna Quick Disconnect: amzn.to/3tSlX9l

[@gicho2274]

@@hamradiotube thanks man, I appreciate it

[@09keller]

Wow, nice mobile setup Mike! K5TGS

[@hamradiotube]

I have to thank Lido Radio for that.

[@K5QBF]

Man what a pile up!

[@hamradiotube]

It never stopped. I had to just leave.

[@DaveW6OOD]

Maybe all the ham pipes lead back to Davy Crockett St Park.

[@DaveW6OOD]

Maybe all the ham pipes lead back to Davy Crockett St Park.

[@DaveW6OOD]

Maybe all the ham pipes lead back to Davy Crockett St Park.

[@Screamingtut]

hey Mike, I hope to get you as my first Park to park at one of the parks near me - K0018. I hope it will be this summer?

[@hamradiotube]

Oh you'll have to let me know when you go out. We can try to plan it.

[@wdsracer]

Mike were you using an antenna tuner with the 891 on this activation?

[@hamradiotube]

No way. The Tarheel adjusts up and down to make it resonant. Kinda like a Wolf River Coils antenna but with a motor.

[@wdsracer]

@@hamradiotube ok cool I will check out that antenna. Thanks.

[@gaptastic]

btw you need a link around 1:05'ish regarding the lido mount video

[@hamradiotube]

Good idea, thanks.

[@UserName-ln5ol]

I got a big tarheel amd cant get it to hold tune. Im not sure if propogation is affecting my swr. I would think that it would not, as the swr depends on the impedance of the radiating element. But Figured id give you a shot amd see if youve had any similar experience. My antennea is mounted on a truck, and it does see alot of abuse(live in rural area). It has held up extroardinarily well. It gets the snot beat out of her and she keeps tickin.

[@hamradiotube]

Propagation has nothing to do with SWR. How well do you have it connected to the truck? Is any of the ground side connected to the body at all? I don't have anything other than the mount digging into the metal of the trunk. Never had a problem holding tune. Sure I could ground it better and get a wider bandwidth but I've not had any issues so far. Been on for about 3 years now I think.

[@UserName-ln5ol]

@@hamradiotube it is grounded to my receiver hitch. So the entire frame system is the ground.

[@paulzuiker7152]

Get double stick squares from the hardware store to paste the spkr on top of controller. Easier and better than screws.....trust me

[@hamradiotube]

No way. I don't want anything with adhesive. They tend to melt in the sun. Happened before and I don't want to have to clean that mess again. The screws are holding tight and I have no reason to change it.

[@AliReza-zx8km]

Nice.............

[@hamradiotube]

Yessir

[@neubert500]

Awesome accomplishment! Loved the video, Hope to contact you on the air someday!

[@hamradiotube]

I hope so too!

[@amateursandairwaves]

I’m fixing to hit that thumbs up button..

[@mattcole3353]

I wish I could have nice things in my car. Up here in Portland that setup would be gone in five minutes.

[@wolfwizard406]

Mike, have you not considered industrial strength Velcro for attaching stuff to stuff instead of screws, nuts , and bolts.. .. KISS PRINCIPAL.. ..

[@hamradiotube]

No way. I've used velcro in the past and it melts in the heat. I don't want any adhesive at all.

[@MrTommy001]

So, are you logging with a smartphone app of some kind? I'm not liking the idea of having to haul a laptop with me. Maaaybe an iPad . . . Nevertheless, one of your best videos EVER!

[@hamradiotube]

Well thank you very much. I’m using an app called hamrs.app for logging. There’s also a new app called POLO that I really like too. apps.apple.com/us/app/ham2k-portable-logger/id6478713938 but it’s only on iOS right now and it’s still in development so you’ll need to download Test Flight from the App Store too.

[@christurner68]

Hi Mike, are you still using HAMRs software for logging?

[@hamradiotube]

Yep

[@mark351]

For some reason my screwdriver antenna isn't loading up. But when it did, just driving in, parking and switching to the passenger seat was so easy.

[@hamradiotube]

Connection to ground?? That'd be the first place I would look.

[@sockeatinggolden8316]

Did it split the 311 over two dates?

[@hamradiotube]

Yea unfortunately it did. That’s ok.

[@DK5ONV]

Hey Aligator Mikey (Crocodile Dundee)...how are things with ya?

[@hamradiotube]

Hey hey, things are good. How bout you?

[@DK5ONV]

@@hamradiotube All good here Mikey, HAM Life is just beautiful on every single day. Happy weekend buddy 💯🙋‍♂

[@wildcatcomms]

like a boss!

[@wushock92]

That was awesome! I'm so glad Eric, KJ4YZI, turned me on to your channel oh so long ago. Kudos, brother!

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dwatson4]

You seem to be in a better mood. Care to elaborate?

[@hamradiotube]

I wish you watched the channel more, I would be in an even better mood haha. I talk about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIWbqnWIhKyfeqM

[@airheadzradioadventures]

Good lord!

[@gaptastic]

Nice baritone voice, brother!

[@hamradiotube]

Well I sang bass in choir. This was an easy range.

[@gaptastic]

@@hamradiotube same here

[@johnbarslund8716]

Hey Mike, I need get out and do some pota ans sota. N5WMS

[@hamradiotube]

I think that is the smartest thing you've said so far:)

[@gregoryburbage7906]

Well.....how well could you do if you didn't tell the world via the Internet when and what frequency you'd be at??? Could you have achieved zenith master sucess if you just picked a open frequency and just started calling?

[@hamradiotube]

Little salty are ya?? Uh, yes I can. If you'd pay attention you would notice that the first contact I got was before my spot even showed up on the website. After what? One CQ I think?? For the longest time I got on the air without spotting and had the same results by just calling CQ. Then, as the channel started to grow, people kept asking if I would please spot myself. They wanted to know when I was on the air so they could work me. Sounds silly, I know. But, since then I have made more of an effort to spot myself. Watch some of my earlier videos if you don't believe me. Not that I care one way or another of course.

[@gregoryburbage7906]

@@hamradiotube salty, na......the sarcasm you didnt get. I guess since you don't know me, and my sence of humor your not used to.....the joke just went unnoticed....

[@lousadventures2111]

JAJAJAJAJA what did I win? 59+ AHAAHAHAHA I thought you was going to say a radio

[@hamradiotube]

Hahaha, fat chance!

[@rbryanhull]

I'm going to need a follow-up video for a deep dive explainer about the difference between "out-betters" and "fars. I'm now totally confused. Bryan KH6LOL

[@hamradiotube]

Oh hell....