Keying CW with Frozen Fingers and Key. First POTA Activation of 2024

On this POTA (Parks on the air) activation we had som freezing condition. Low temperature and wind. I had to wear glows while operating the cw key and key iceing makes for a hard challange.
This activation was done January 4 of 2024 as an attempt to obtain the New Years Activator Award.
I had some great contacts, despite difficulties and only running QRP.
Thanks to all part of the POTA Family.
Sorry had to reupload this video
72 LB8IJ
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[@stefanopassarella1334]

Dear LB8ij, sometimes it happens that someone starts with a ragchew, I usually declare "Pota" and 44 as final greetings.If he insists all that remains is to give a name, qth and so on. Ciao

[@LB8IJ]

Thank you for your tips, I wil try the 44 next time, dont use it alot. As I get more used to activate parks I do feel I’m able to take more control over the frequency and that feels good.