Parks On The Air - Activating VE-0138 Algonquin Park

[@eduardopower5254]

Extremely high quality videos very clear, informative straight forward inspirational neat and clean setup. Tracy my favorite ham radio KZbinr. The best!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you very much, Eduardo!

[@LYC54]

Outstanding POTA video! Keep them coming pse!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you!

[@brunomarquezan]

Wow... this park is awesome. Great video.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you!

[@hamradiotube]

Great activation Tracy! Glad you finally got set up with POTA.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thanks for your help, Mike! I encourage anyone reading this to check out Mike's KZbin channel, he produces great quality content.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

WOW! I went to Algonquin Park as a teenager. That was one of the best ever vacations in North America! Your video brought back a lot of fond memories. If I knew you were activating the park, I would have been on the air to try a QSO. I am a subscriber. I clicked on the bell so I can be notified whenever you do another activation. Great video!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Hi David, thank you for your comment! Monitor the Facebook page and the POTA website for news of coming activations. I make a trip to Algonquin at least once a year, so hopefully this will not be my last activation there.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I will.

[@john.stringer]

Great video. This is something I want to have a go at when I get a portable HF transceiver.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you! Make it happen.

[@w.rustylane5650]

You're doing what I really want to do. Camping and making contacts on the radio. I just had to subscribe to yer channel.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you for the sub! Camping and ham radio are the intersection of my passions. Sounds like we are birds of a feather ⛺

[@everydaypatriot1083]

That looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

It was, and you're welcome!

[@gregfuller9586]

Tracy, great video, I hope to be activating White Lake State Park NH K-2684 this weekend with my 10 year old Cub Scout. Your videos have inspired me to take the hobby outdoors, I purchased the HyEndFed 4 band last year (after watching one of your videos) and love it. With my spider beam supported by PVC (also one of your videos), I will be operating 30 watts with my 857D, I’m a Scout Leader here and have been encouraging our scouts to combine service / remote comms capabilities with the outdoors! I will be doing some other activations this summer with our troop, but wanted to say thanks for being a KZbin Elmer to me... see you on the bands and 73 de W1TEN

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Hi Greg, thank you for your comment! I really enjoy hearing about what others are doing with their portable ops. Thank you for your service to society as a Scout Leader. 73 from VE3TWM.

[@Aussat]

Great video, love the outdoors I'm hoping this comes to ZL soon as love this sort of thing. Well done 73 Glenn ZL1MY

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you and have fun with HF Portable, Glenn! 73 from Tracy VE3TWM.

[@tdumnxy]

Well done, what a great day!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Stephen!

[@thormusique]

Great video, Tracy, thanks! And congrats on the first-ever activation of Algonguin! Very cool. That HyEndFed does a really great job.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you! HyEndFed antennas work better than any other antenna I have tried in the field.

[@brucecairnie3975]

Hi Tracy! I enjoyed this video very much and appreciated the loon’s cooperative spirit in giving a couple of calls in the last minute or so. Very Algonquin!! VA7SGY

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Hi Bruce! Yes, that haunting cry and the call of the white throated sparrow always remind me of APP.

[@KevinMaxson]

As a BSA Scoutmaster, it’s nice to hear the gratitude of adult scouts. :-) 73 de AK2M

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Please know that in years to come, those Scouts will look back and truly appreciate your efforts. Thank you for your service to society.

[@caulktel]

Nice park activation Terry.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Joel!

[@christianrochefort5592]

Nice, Tracy. Great activation. 73 Chris VE2MW

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Chris!

[@claudem.p.7969]

Excellent again VA2SOB Claude

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you!

[@k2cjbradio]

Great activation! Welcome to POTA!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Chris!

[@timb4655]

Thanks for taking the time to share that event with us. At least the weather prevented you suffering the effects of dust ! 😂

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

True :)!

[@kz7zul726]

Hey lots of great contacts there. Congrats on activating that park! I've subbed to your channel. 73!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you very much! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@jlca320]

great video. I have just recently start as a hunter. I am slowly getting my stuff together to go out and activate parks. I do go out with my club which goes once a month. Thanks for the video

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

You're welcome! Good luck with your own activations.

[@k6kwi]

Thanks Tracy, as always a great video! I have done a few SOTA activation's so this is an easy transition. I have compiled a list of close by "parks" & joined POTA. Hope to do my first next weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Neil! Have fun with POTA, maybe I can work you on one of your activations.

[@kj4ddm]

That look like fun (and chilly)...Look forward to working you on your next outting. 73 - KJ4DDM

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

I'm looking forward to that contact, too! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@infotoober]

Awesome video! Did you know that Algonquin is among some of the darkest skies in North America? Excellent for stargazing.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

I did not know that, but it makes perfect sense! Thank you.

[@francescosilvi654]

Great video ! Tanks Tracy .... '73 de Franz

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Franz! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@francescosilvi654]

Bravo !

[@YO2DA]

nice setup,and nice working!73

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@timpychyl2177]

I agree Tracy, "get out of the shack," but you should also get away from the roads and campgrounds like Mew Lake. Have you done any POTA from the interior?

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

I like the way you think...I sure have! Check out my "Radio Powered Canoe Trip!" and "QRP Backpacking Trek into the Canadian Wilderness" videos.

[@radioastronomy2001]

Like always, great video!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Tom! I'll be in touch soon.

[@Bombguy83]

I grew up in Winnipeg and looking at the POTA website its a little disappointing that almost all the parks have never been activated I will see what Ican do to change that

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

You have your mission, sir. Fare thee well 😀

[@Bombguy83]

@@OutdoorsOnTheAir keep an ear out for KL5IO/VE4 the next couple weekends of July!

[@RodMurray]

Somehow I missed seeing this POTA trip in your series of videos. Where were you camped? Which park corridor lake? Did you choose a campground on the west side, nearest the highest point in the park?

[@CroPrepper]

897 doing quite good. Satisfied?

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

I've owned my 897D for a few years now. I really, really like it. I have no intention of selling it and buying something else. In fact I just spent $100 to buy a protective hard case for it, and I would not have done that if I had any thoughts about getting rid of it. So to answer your question, I am completely satisfied with it.

[@255-southcarolina8]

very cool

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you! And yes it was, maybe even cold😀

[@nr3rful]

Scouts and leaders 👍

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

100%.

[@322doug]

Ok great video, I have learned a lot from your videos Tracy, thank you very much ! Question, how does the 3 band HyEndFed vertical perform compared to the same bands but horizontal ? Im in a condo, I can go UP as far as I need, but can not go out, and can use no ground radials.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

The antenna will work just fine in a vertical orientation. However, you'll likely notice it has a tendency to hear more distant stations better and close in stations worse due to a lower angle of radiation compared to a horizontally oriented installation.

[@322doug]

Thanks , and hope you had a great field day..KD9GRP @@OutdoorsOnTheAir

[@jeffphillips6832]

DE KB8ZWT nice video. Probably on of the best POTA video i've seen. I'm going to do my first POTA in a couple of weeks.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you and have fun, Jeff!

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

I have a Elecraft KX2 on the way, I have my kit assembled in a backpack waiting for it :) 73 de KI5JCO

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Have fun with that new KX2! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@karlweitzman8501]

😊 cool

[@WalterMelones]

Im curious how the antenna wire is strung. Is. It terminated on the ground and the wire run up to the pole and then down? I wouldnt think that would work.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you for your question. Imagine the campsite is shaped like a square. The top right corner is where the end of the antenna is fed (this is where the station is located) and then slopes up to the top of the pole which is at the top left corner. The far end of the antenna slopes down to the bottom left corner.

[@WalterMelones]

But its one piece of wire? That is really strange! I will have to look up more on these antennas and how they work!

[@evgenj8881]

👍📻👌🏕️мне понравилось!😋

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

спасибо

[@1958johndeere620]

If I did a POTA around here right now, I would have to tie myself to the ground or be carried off by blackflies.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

When going camping in the spring, I aim for the sweet spot between ice-out and fly season. Last year, a bug proof shelter called the Eureka NoBugZone saved our May trip.

[@kd2kub]

Tracy, Thanks for the video. Been a while since I last sent you a comment. Your video gave me a plethora of information that helped me plan an activation for this weekend of Sampson State Park in NY (K-2133). Would love to make a contact with you. DE Andriy KD2KUB

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

I'm looking forward to that contact, Andriy!

[@ve3pcp]

Great to see more Canadian Hams getting out and doing activations. We done quite a few since January 1st in both POTA and CNPOTA programs. Here is a video of one of our activations in January at Inverhuron Provincial Park. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGmoaoiBgdyJn8k

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Your map of Ontario Parks will help a lot of us activate. Thank you for your tremendous contributions to POTA, Rob!

[@n4bc852]

Oh, my ... you've been bitten by the POTA bug! Fun, isn't it? 73 de Dick N4BC

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Yes it is! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@flaviusfilms]

Great Video, just came back from portaging there. Check out my video if you got a chance. I've also liked and subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Your video is expertly done, congratulations! You've really captured the essence of the place. I got goosebumps as I watched it. It really hit home. So right back to you: please keep up the good work.