Park Ranger Encounter during POTA activation

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you guys for watching. I never anticipated this getting so many views. This video was targeted to folks who made contact with me in Alaska as a digital confirmation of our contact. Since then I have had alot of folks commenting on why no explanation on abbreviations. So here goes. POTA stands for Parks on the air. It’s a program inside the ham radio world. Activators (like me) set up in these parks and other operators (hunters) try to make contact with these parks. If you want to learn more please visit parksontheair.com. Thank you!

[@digitaldreamer5481]

I’m just super glad that Parks On The Air has nothing to do with the waste of time and money, the ARRL. For over 20 years, thousands of our fellow Hams has complained to whoever answers the phone at the ARRL Headquarters about the “VOMIT” colors of their annual Field Day shirts and hats. I can’t recall a “known” color for their shirts except in 2012, which was tan and is the only Field Day shirt that I still own. I’ve warned the gal that always answers the phone at the ARRL Headquarters that they were going to go out of business to the credit of the color blind person designing the colored Field Day shirt and hats each year. The only reason to maintain my ARRL membership is for the hard copies of the QST Magazines and now that the ARRL has committed suicide like our military veterans are doing everyday, there is no point to ever renew my membership ever again. 😢 We have proven our loyalties to the Amateur Radio hobby and pastime but watching them destroy themselves every year with their biggest fundraiser event with weird vomit colored shirts instead of simple black or white t-shirts is more than this hobby can handle. So thank God, thank Buddha, POTA’s has no affiliation with such losers within this great hobby. 73’ y’all from Hawaii🇺🇸

[@derektrounce937]

KL4KF here, love seeing fellow Alaskans getting out and on the air, I'm currently in AZ but I will keep an eye and ear out for your call! 73

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! 73 my friend!

[@greggm4093]

Thanks for the neat video. What a beautiful location!! I've only just started going out and activating parks around me. When I've made eye contact with any kind of park official they appear to behave like they've seen other people doing what I'm doing so it has been uneventful. Have fun playing radios!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks my friend! Yeah, each encounter I’ve had it’s been uneventful! Thanks for watching my friend, 73

[@Aminuts2009]

Hey, I'm in North Pole Alaska. All of my personal interactions with park rangers here in Alaska have been positive. Good dedicated people. I don't HAM radio but it was fun to watch you get contacts. Good luck!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Absolutely! I have never had a bad encounter either. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Bill_KL7TC]

Bryan, if you ever want to see a ham station or operators in Fairbanks/NP area, let me know. My dad is a ham in NP and I live up the Steese highway. Also there is a ham at Glass Doctor in NP across from santa's house (see the big antenna along the highway).

[@andrewesselbach7564]

KZbin recommended this video, and I thought your call was familiar. Sure enough, I found you in my log. I look forward to more POTA contacts with you.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching my friend and I look forward to more contacts as well. 73!

[@roycehartman325]

I've been interested in amateur radio for a while, pretty cool what you guys do! Subscribed!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Look up your local ham club, they can definitely help you out!

[@rickp482]

Thanks for your activation on 4.12.23 that provided the 51st park contact to complete my POTA WAS. 73, Rick NV5A. PS - Awesome scenery. Nothing like that in Louisiana, hi hi.

[@DK5ONV]

The Park Ranger Alaska was friendly. Wish everyone of them to be like she was. 💯👍🙋‍♂

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Everyone of them so far have been. Thanks! 73

[@John_Henry83]

i typically do not have a problem with the Rangers. My problem is the "Stand Your Ground" "Know ever law ever written" KARENS and KENS. That assume that if a black man is out in a park or forest by himself that he MUST be doing something wrong.!!!!

[@DK5ONV]

@@John_Henry83 Good News 💯👍🙋‍♂

[@DaveW6OOD]

Thanks for the park activations in Alaska. There’s not always enough parks to reach up there, and WOW, lots of parks in Alaska.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you, 73 my friend

[@JD-tn5lz]

Yep. Lots of Parks. Over sixty percent of our land is tied up Federally...just so people from the 48 who never visit can feel good about themselves.

[@RT-qd8yl]

I miss amateur radio so much. Got my license as a young child and it was one of my favorite hobbies for over 20 years. I wish there was a way for me to safely get back into it.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Hopefully you can find that way! Please let me know if I can help, 73 my friend!

[@terrysteward6765]

Just curious, what did you mean by safely get back into it? I am not real active it the hobby, but I go to our weekly coffee. Normally we have around 15 club members show up. I really enjoy that and learn a lot from them. KI7SAR

[@N4TCM]

Ran into a park ranger who was a Vietnam veteran. He had no clue what I was doing. Radio technology is not like it was then.

[@slcea7]

Love the set up you use in the truck bed. Thanks for the vid!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@IM1deadMONEY]

I'm SO familiar with that reaction, "You're a WHAT operator??" 😂😂😂.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

😆 haha, thanks for watching my friend!

[@stuarthall3874]

Absolutely gorgeous location. The camera on top of the mast was a great idea. It really helped capture a sense of the scene. 19 degrees?! How does the temperature affect the battery? I worry about condensation in my equipment taking it from a cold environment into a warm environment. Have you ever had any trouble? Thanks so much for the video. If it wasn't for creators like you making videos, I wouldn't be a ham today. I appreciate your down-to-earth style.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you for the kind words! I haven’t had any issues yet with any condensation except once. It was 6 degrees and I started noticing condensation on the microphone. I just wiped it off. But I’ve never had any failures so far because of condensation. Not saying it can’t happen though. The same radio has been put through this abuse for 4 years now. Thanks again and thanks for watching my friend! 73

[@Heimbasteln]

I think condensation isn’t a problem if you wait for the device to acclimate and dry off before you use it again.

[@F4WBU]

Thank you very much for video 73!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks for watching my friend! 73

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

You have to love it when the nets think that they own a frequency.

[@N4TCM]

Alot of 'sad hams' hate POTA cause your on their frequency.

[@kroberts2812]

Nice video! Just got my technician and working on my General now. I have been roaming the 10 meter band and having a blast! I have a Yaesu FT 891 as well and a Xeigu x6100. My farthest confirmed contact was to Barbados and that was on 10 watts with the 6100. This radio stuff is fun. 73 sir, KJ5DWW

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That is awesome my friend!! Congratulations! Yeah it’s addicting. Hope to catch you on the air, 73

[@DR-zj4od]

I not only have been to Hatchers Pass I nearly purchased some land and built a home on the side of a mountain near that location. Glad I did not, it is horrible to live that high up the side of a mountain though the view is awesome.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That would have been an amazing spot! Thanks for watching!

[@robpinter5431]

Greetings from Australia, what a great idea having POTA, gets people out of the home shack, great views from where you are.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Absolutely my friend! Thanks for watching, 73!

[@THESPORTINGCAMP]

Excellent! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@gregiep]

You gotta join the net and put every single participant in you POTA log 😎

[@donalfinn4205]

Nosey cops. I can tell you that here in Ireland, no cop ( Garda) would bother you in the least and thank god for that.

[@desmondblack5339]

Just now started getting interested in Ham radio mainly as a prepper skill. Don't know much, but I kinda like the idea of collecting contacts. Seems like it would be interesting. I didn't even know that was a thing till this video, So thanks for that.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s awesome! If you go to QRZ.com they have some practice tests you can take from technician through extra class license. Reach out to your local ham radio club and talk to those guy about upcoming testing sessions. Let me know if I can help in any way. Good luck to you!

[@rocket1337]

Dude! You got me in the video! KC0MQE! Sweet!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Heck yeah brother! Thanks for the P2P again! 73 my friend

[@AA0Z]

Every encounter I've had with park rangers doing POTA have been very pleasant. Glad this one was also. Shows how great our park system is.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Absolutely 💯! 73 my friend!

[@gaptastic]

Dig the gopro on the mast. Excellent viewpoint! Thanks for sharing!

[@kao354]

Thank you for the video! Gorgeous views! I don't understand why so many people in comments consider polite question from the park ranger as a personal offence. She did everything right, trying to find out what is going on in a polite and professional manner. What's wrong with that? Also, normally ham radio operators are eager to tell about the hobby to literally everybody, exactly as author of the video did.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Yes she was extremely nice and I don’t understand some of the comments either. I never felt like she had any ill intentions against me being there or our conversation. Thanks for watching!

[@kd4baoc612]

Good greeting with the LEO for that "park". Generally, most people, including forest, park, and campground personnel, don't know or even care what ham radio or POTA may be. This were we "educate" , truthfully, and completely what you're doing. Sometimes a little printed info maybe on hand for them to read in a short time. However, if time permits, do a little research a head on the park's rules, and keep your presence "small" if possible.

[@erikburman530]

Jesus really? We have to grovel now to have our sorry asses on "government" land?

[@kd4baoc612]

@@erikburman530 grovel, no. Being polite, yes.

[@andreclay8362]

Nice day in the pass Jeramy! Hap (KL7UPS) was a fixture there for many years before his passing in 2020. Hope to run into you and perhaps other Alaska POTA people this summer possibly. Still need AK park! 73 de KL7AC

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! It was a nice day, very little wind. I never got to meet Hap but hear great things. Hopefully we can run into each other and maybe even get you that Ak park! Thanks for your support and 73 my friend!

[@ae4xo]

They have some little flyers you can print off from the pota page to hand them next time . They can put it up on their bulletin board in their office

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Yeah that would be a good idea. Thanks

[@circusboy90210]

or get this just try it off besides they can stop trying to go out fishing Expeditions and learn the law and stop trying to find reasons to arrest people for Revenue generation and justknow the law before they try to prosecute somebody for something that's not a crime or realize that the law itself is probably not even a crime because where's the victim

[@straypacket]

​@@circusboy90210- so, curse the darkness rather than light a candle. Got it.

[@CigarsOnTheAir]

Awesome video! I need Alaska for my hunter log, but its really tough being here in DC so keep on activating and I'll keep on trying to get you in the log one day. Love your setup and I use an Ft-891 as well. I'm typically a half-wave end fed wire up into a tree. But I don't see any trees in your video, lol! So looks like the buddi poles on the stand are doing really well for you. Have you tried a vertical antenna setup? I sometimes use the Chameleon 17ft whip on a mag-mount on the hood of my jeep. It gets out long and far and its very easy and convenient to use when I need to be inside the Jeep. Glad the Park Ranger was friendly. I get so many people curious, nervous or scared when they see me in a park with my gear. And regarding the Net, sometimes those Nets act like they own the freq. I understand that they have regularly scheduled Nets on the same freq, on the same day every week etc., but it would have been nice if someone would have at least tried to talk to you first and let you know that a net will be starting. Regardless, glad you got the park activated and I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing it. Keep up the good work and "POTA-on" my friend! Cheers and 73 de W3LAM.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Yes I’ve used the 17ft vertical and it does ok here, the buddipole seems to really pass any antenna system that I’ve used here. Thanks for watching! 73

[@haroldskinner1783]

Great video, glad you’re encounter was positive with park ranger. Hope you hear on the air. I still need AK park. Keep up the great work.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Hopefully we can get you in the log. 73 my friend

[@SubVet1984]

That’s a wonderful idea putting the camera on the antenna mast

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks for watching my friend! 73

[@SubVet1984]

@@KL7ECoutdoors 73- KG4MQF

[@kn4mqr426]

That’s a wonderful place. I like that point in time between the day they open (all the way through) and the point where everybody and their neighbor are driving bumper to bumper.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Haha, yeah I dare not to go that time of year. Unless I’m on the ATV and going up through the back way. RV’s lined a for miles and miles. It’s so hard for us locals to get camping spots as they are booked months and months in advanced. You know, Florida gets it to haha. 73 my friend!

[@teotwaki]

Love the chair in the back! Quite a great view from your operating position.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

It sure is! Thanks for watching!

[@vh5785]

Hell yeah brother! Fellow Alaskan here! Just got my GMRS for family comms and working on my HAM. contact you later!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks brother! That’s awesome man, let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

[@FuzzThePiGuy]

Awesome view.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

It sure is!

[@redshiftcnc]

Nice set up:) hello from Fbx de KL3R. 👍

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you my friend, 73!

[@dimitdamnit]

Excellent video and great interaction with the ranger. She was pretty chill..... I'm sure you were the highlight of her day!!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Haha maybe, thanks for watching!

[@brucesteele3052]

Educating park rangers. Too good.

[@MikeBabsBC]

Cool, your video randomly popped up in my feed. Do you nave an introductory video where you explain more about what you are doing, in beginner terms? would love to learn more.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! I do have a video that dives a little more into it and it’s here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJXIfZxueZKJfMk. I am a ham radio operator participating in a program that’s called parks on the air. More info here. www.parksontheair.com. So I go to different parks and set up portable operations. Other ham radio operators (hunters) chase us down on a specific frequency and try to make contact with us. It’s a very enjoyable hobby and you get to meet a lot of awesome folks in the ham radio community. Please let me know if I can help out in any way!

[@airheadzradioadventures]

Well done man! Gorgeous country! ~ airheadzradioadventures

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! 73 my friend!

[@bobbeckhart1707]

😮lived just down the road off Wasilla fishhook beautiful place

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

It sure is!

[@bobbeckhart1707]

Can still smell the air man I miss that place

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

@@bobbeckhart1707 nothing like that Alaska fresh air for sure!

[@ziggyinc]

I cannot wait to move back to Fairbanks this summer, DE KL4ET!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Nice!

[@KS0JD]

Nice activation! I lived in Alaska when I was a kid. I always enjoyed it up there. Pretty as Hell but also cold as well.. Keep them comin! 73

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s awesome! What part? Thanks for your support and 73 my friend!

[@KS0JD]

@@KL7ECoutdoors Fairbanks Elison AFB 64 thru 67

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

@@KS0JD thank you for your service!

[@tomKZ8TOM]

In the service we were taught to say “3” as “Tree” as it was heard better.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

I see how that will sound better, thanks and 73!

[@sgs1262]

We used to say bush

[@Ei2iP]

One word for the scenery "WOW"

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Beautiful place! Thanks for watching

[@howardjohnson5734]

the same thing happened to me ,ranger curiosity I like talking to them , I was using an inverted v cut for 80 meter ,

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Nice! Yeah I’ve never had an issue with them. Thanks for watching my friend! 73

[@terrypruitt3069]

Very cool setup ! Will be watching for future vids. Worked you 10/15 /2020 on 20m, 73 brother - KZ8TDP.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! That’s awesome brother! 73 my friend

[@Dinops907]

WL7NP...thanks for Video....Great QSO;s....the GOV'T that Governs least....Governs BEST

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks my friend! 73

[@terrysteward6765]

Good video. I have never done POTA, but several guys from our club do. I would have been tempted to mess with the Park Ranger a little and tell her I was doing experiments to try to make it snow!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Tag along with the pota guys from your club. You will really enjoy it! 73 my friend!

[@DK9CA]

Thank you for the vid, cheers from Germany de DK9CA

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you for watching! 73 my friend

[@alvarogaitan2529]

wow terrific mobile station fantastic enjoy 73 from kb2uew

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! 73 my friend

[@RobertBullock]

I mean, the guy is sitting in his truck in the middle of nowhere kinda, more or less minding his business…I would think the park rangers would be nice. What’s interesting is why we are pleasantly surprised somewhat that it would be so.

[@alexdokic5567]

Nice video and good operational skills, you looked very chilled! I have yet to work anyone from Alaska, I have put it on my holiday wish list😊 73 Alex M0KVA

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you my friend! I try to activate every weekend. Hope to get you in the log! 73 and thanks for watching!

[@jeffb7244]

I love riding up in HP, I was stopped on a trail heading back to Gold Mint one time cooling off after a hell of a ride in some fresh deep powder, Park ranger on a snowmachine stopped and asked if I was good and needed anything.

[@lousadventures2111]

Awesome job. One of these days I'll get a AK park lol. 73s de n3lou

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you my friend! Thanks for watching! 73

[@douglentz4793]

Nice shout out to the park ranger having been one.

[@Csmith07]

Really not sure how I stumbled across this content but does anyone have a link to a video explaining exactly what is going on here.

[@horatiobeaker]

You can see the look of complete bewilderment on her face. “You mean I’m not go into be able to write a ticket and get your ID?”

[@VA7BC]

NICE activation!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 73

[@johngriswold]

I always carry a stack of POTA brochures to share with civilians and LEOs alike.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s a great idea!

[@Everton4109]

Same here. My rangers have been super cool. I’m Here in NC. One had his license and joined us after his shift. *he mentioned they have a shortage so if you love the outdoors and looking for a career change or know someone tell them to consider being a Park Ranger*

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching

[@lonewolfhamradio]

Great video, looks cold though 😮

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Nah you get used to it. Thanks for watching!

[@off-trailseeking3965]

I had a warden stop by me at a Wisconsin State Park and we had a great talk! Turns out he was a ham as well, but his license had expired.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s awesome!! All rangers I have came across are nice. Thanks 73!

[@threeforkcreekoutdoors704]

Would it be possible to get on either your qsl cards, I just found your channel, awesome content brother, KC3HID in Grafton WV

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you brother! If your wanting just a card yeah I can send you one. If your wanting to make contact then it’s absolutely possible. Sometimes I get some nice openings into the east coast. It’s been iffy this summer though but I imagine once we start going into winter, we would have a better chance. Thanks again, 73!

[@barrygkx]

Nice video. WOW ! Way too cold for me. Where's the heater? Hi Hi KU3X

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks for watching my friend! 73

[@reedr1659]

Awesome job. I hope to get my shack up and running at some point. Townhomes suck. 73 K0FMR

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! It makes it a little more challenging that’s for sure. Thanks for watching! 73!

[@off-trailseeking3965]

Great activations and videos from Alaska! Are you able to spot yourself for POTA......do you have cell service at most of these activation?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank You! For the most part I’m able to spot myself. Thanks for watching! 73

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Only had one “park ranger” (in Delaware it’s DNREC [Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control] Police that patrol state parks) stop and asked my what I was doing. I explained and he said have fun. Sometimes when they drive by me they’ll wave. All good. 73!

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Hey I need a Delaware park for my WAS! 73 my friend!

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

@@KL7ECoutdoors And I need Alaska (and Hawaii, but I’ll worry about that later). It’s all a matter of timing. And with more daylight for me after work, I’ll be able to get out later and hopefully get you in a log for a P2P! 73!

[@oldjarhead386]

Turned out well. But at first you could see her gears turning trying to figure out if it was gonna be a problem.

[@afj3rd]

Hey, good morning from Alabama!! Just found your channel and subscribe. Trying to get my coms up Back in the Saddle. Dreaming of Alaska!! 73 KQ4AND

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Good morning and thank you! With the sun cycle like it is, I’m working the southeast often. 73 my friend

[@ronrico2620]

My home 2m 70cm rig is an icom5100 with a mag mount on top of the fridge. I always forget to plug the coax in. I got a good laugh

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Nice! Yeah I’ve done that a few times now haha! Thanks for watching! 73

[@hammered807]

Nice video. Perhaps the net did not copy you? Anyway, more importantly - of course you get a lot of views on this video - the video and sound quality is superb, you are an excellent operator - and the scenery is Amazing!... post again soon! Side note, that park ranger was rather cute! :)

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Perhaps they didn’t copy me, you very well could be correct. Thanks for watching!

[@xephael3485]

4:40 quota hire keeping her hands warm instead of dressing appropriately and being ready...

[@frankwc0o]

I have had that experiences. They are always nice, you just have to be honest and tell the truth on what you are doing.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Absolutely 100% my friend! Thanks for watching

[@TridiverParanormal]

I drove through that pass a few times but long before it was paved.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

It’s gotten much better since then. Thanks for watching!

[@theramblingsoflarry9290]

Inwas stationed in AK 1988-1993 I went from I got my AK call which I still have AL7NS Good friends with KL7HRN

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

That’s awesome and thank you for your service! 73

[@af4od02]

I have wondered should POTA CW operators create a “Q” code for park ranger. QPR. When sent would mean the transmission would halt temporarily while the POTA activator could talk to a visiting park ranger.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

You know, I never thought about that but it’s a very valid point. Maybe even for anybody that comes up and asking questions. Thanks for watching my friend! 73

[@OptimusBananas]

ok I see on the POTA website most of the parks are US-XXXX is it changed now?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Yes the states went from K-0000 to US-0000

[@JDDupuy]

Very cool! You represent the hobby aka Amateur Service very well! Great POTA setup..

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you sir! 73 my friend!

[@mikemarch5480]

I need to try this POTA thing...I am new to the hobby so it should be fun...I guess. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Absolutely!

[@josephpadula2283]

Everything that is not forbidden is compulsory!

[@MotoMike805]

My first and only POTA attempt, I had a Park Ranger come up and ask what I was doing. I explained and he was cool with it and said have a good day and left. About 30 minutes later, a Sheriff deputy came by and asked me to pack up and move along. I let him know the Park Ranger was already there and was okay with what I was doing. His response was pretty much, I'm here now, not the Ranger, so..... I just packed up and didn't give him any grief. Thinking about giving it another try soon.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Oh wow…sorry to hear that. Yeah some folks just have a bad day and bring it to their jobs unfortunately. Yeah don’t let that stop you, as long as you were adhering to park rules I wouldn’t worry about it. Get back out and POTA on brother! 73

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

With everything, there is a little bad. The good outweighs the bad by a long shot though. It’s a great hobby! Don’t let that discourage you!

[@rdhumphrey]

What antenna are you using?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

It’s the buddipole on the 10m mastwerks tripod. 73 my friend!

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

Beautiful place and great contacts. KO4HPC 73

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks my friend! 73

[@EvanK2EJT]

I run into NYS DEC officers (think park rangers with full police powers) all the time at state forests here in upstate NY. Every one of them has been very professional, but none of them have ever heard of POTA. Once I tell them what I'm doing, they're always really interested.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Absolutely! Thanks for commenting and 73 my friend!

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

I went through Hatcher in 91 maybe 2 hours before they got that record 25ft of snowfall in under 24 hours. Sketchy driving the entire trip. 6:00 Agreed we got some amazing park rangers.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Oh wow! Worst I seen so far is 24” in 20 hours. Thanks for watching!

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

@@KL7ECoutdoors What year was that?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

@@ak_downrange_threat7251 wanting to say 2016 or 2017

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

@@ak_downrange_threat7251 24 inches not feet haha

[@shammone3333]

Dude I got pulled over by the same park ranger a couple of months back she was to cool.

[@danlhoy]

Why did Annette want your frequency? Because her frequency hertz?

[@thecarys563]

Boss setup. Want to to the same in my truck - POTA while I'm laid up from SOTA with bad foot. Does your GOPRO on the mast freak out when you xmit? I'd like to put a DJI OSMO Pocket up there.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks! No it doesn’t freak out at all. Have to say that would be some good footage on transmit haha. 73 my friend

[@jakep5121]

What's your mic plugged into? Also.. excellent video.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! It’s from the FT891 separation kit. When I use the Heil headphones I don’t have to take the face off every time to access the plug. I kind of like it this way. 73 my friend

[@justinmoyers1179]

What antenna setup is that?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

It’s the Buddipole. Thanks for watching!

[@BitMafia]

Really cool man. What does "being stepped on by a net that started on top of my activation" mean?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thanks! So nets are on specific frequency’s at specific times. Usually they have a alternative frequency in case it’s in use. So essentially they take check ins and pass along traffic in case it’s needed. The formal question at the beginning of any net should be “is this frequency in use?” If it is, they would go to their alternative frequency or in my case I would of said yes, but I will move frequency’s for your net. In this case it was never asked and they started the net on top of my activation on the same frequency. So instead of two things going on, on the same frequency, I decided to let them have it. That’s what I meant. Thanks for watching!

[@StealthGTI]

I watched this because I was recently approached by three different LE agencies within a 15-20 minute period during an activation. HAHA! I'd love to be able to reach AK from VA. I hope to hear you and give you a P2P someday. Do you have common days of the week or times that you activate? 73! -Scott, KE4WMF

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! My goal is at least every weekend. Depending on my work schedule, Fridays sometimes as well. Band conditions are best here between 19:00 utc and 02:00 this time of year so I try to hit those times. My goal was to go out today but I didn’t get a chance so hopefully tomorrow. Hope to get you in the log, 73 my friend!

[@mikewilder7231]

Thanks for the video, just curious that that the small black box is on top of your radio, some sort of charge controller?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you for watching! Yes it’s the power mini. I can hook my battery to that and power radio and other gear. Can also keep the battery topped off by a solar panel with the controller. It’s a pretty neat design! 73!

[@CommanderBacon64]

New subscriber! Hope to be able to hunt you on POTA! 73 de AI5LF

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you!! Absolutely, 73 my friend!

[@danquigg8311]

How do you multi-band your ham stick dipole? Great vid, thanks for posting. 73 WD4IRK

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! Each side of the dipole has its own telescopic arms that I can adjust to which ever band. Once I hit 15-40 meters I would add a coil to each side to get resonate on that frequency. But I can only do one frequency at a time of course. I have to adjust the antenna for each frequency. Thanks for commenting my friend! 73

[@billloveless6869]

Have any of the rangers asked for your ham license? Thanks

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

No, law enforcement wouldn’t enforce that. Only the FCC would.

[@ericparks2186]

Thanks for this informed clip. Please pardon my ignorance (I don't ham), but I don't understand why they would care/what business they have to ask what you're doing. As a reasonable person would observe no criminal activity or "rule" violation occurring? If it's due to boredom, that's a poor excuse for harassment of citizens. She had 0 interest in park stickers or ham license, so what was her point?

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Thank you! I’m really not sure to answer your question. Curiosity? The antenna was pretty high at 30ft. She could of been making sure it wouldn’t fall over on a car as it passed by? The way I took our conversation it was curiosity. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dasy2k1]

That mountain that has a 2fer might even be a 3fer too if you also activate SOTA.... Not many pure pota 2fers here but my local Hill is a SOTA-POTA 2fer (G/CE-002 and G-0573)

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

I think you are correct!