Teaching My Neighbor how to POTA |

[@K5YVY]

Yep he’s hooked, man I wish I could have heard and worked y’all. Good job to both of you and good for you Mike forwarding the experience!

[@hamradiotube]

Let's hope so. We just put together his DX Commander Expedition last week so he doesn't have an excuse now. Our signals were going right over you that day unfortunately.

[@K5YVY]

@@hamradiotube besides new countries POTA hunting is about all I do on HF now lol. It will consume you.

[@FreeStuffGuy916]

Congratulations to Michael on his first POTA activation. He couldn't have a better teacher. Hope to hear him more. You can tell he was getting more relaxed toward the end. He did a great job. 73 de N6EF.

[@hamradiotube]

First POTA's can be a little awkward at first but he certainly got the hang of it by the end.

[@gaptastic]

This is EXACTLY the kinda video I've been looking for. Especially for someone like me who's hesitant to get on HF. Thanks so much Mike!

[@hamradiotube]

My pleasure Gaptastic. It doesn't take much. Just get out there and call CQ POTA. Go at your own pace. Everyone will follow that. Remember, you are in control and everyone wants to work you. Don't be afraid to tell them to slow down or whatever you want. It's your activation.

[@temporarilyoffline]

So much info to share, glad you took it slow... leave him wanting more!

[@hamradiotube]

I hope he does!

[@johnk8091]

What a great ambassador you are Mike. Well done, we are proud of you

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks a lot John.

[@perryphillips6182]

@@hamradiotube I second what John said. I've recently subscribed to your channel but I've been watching your videos for a few months now. I really enjoy all your videos, especially your different antenna videos. One of the local hams has really gotten active in POTA so I'm really getting interested in trying that. Appreciate what you're doing and hope to meet you on the air. 73 K4PLP

[@Jim.Hummel]

NICE! You broke him in smoothly and now you got yourself a POTA buddy just an arm's length away!! Congrats to you both!!! You blew me away with the Hungary contact! I think Spain and this one are your longest ever...Nice addition to your log!

[@hamradiotube]

He just needs to keep up with me on the trails now. I've gotten a couple Spain contacts lately but Hungary was a first. POTA is going world wide!

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Great stuff as always....Your bud did an excellent first activation.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Michael, yes he did.

[@45auto]

Now POTA Baby can grow out his beard and you two can tell people you're twins.

[@stahpit1971]

POTA Baby! HAHA Love it!

[@hamradiotube]

Haha! I'll have to tell him that tomorrow.

[@thomaslange2262]

I was just going to say they looked like brothers, not neighbors lol

[@dougtaylor7724]

Love the Hungary contact! My first POTA contact was Chile. I’m in North Carolina. Not bad for a Yaesu 891 and a Wolf River Coil antenna. But in all fairness I was at 5300 feet elevation. I think a clothes hanger would work that high. Great video!

[@hamradiotube]

Thats awesome. I always love chasing DX and to get DX stations coming back to my POTA cq is amazing.

[@HamRadioDX]

Two Mikes! Thanks mate awesome activation

[@hamradiotube]

Can't have too many Mikes. 3 if you could the radio mic lol!

[@Sonicgott]

Impressive! I just got a bronze hunter achievement recently. Hope to hit you on POTA! And congrats on the Hungarian contact!

[@markmartinez4335]

Nice Activation. Congrats

[@KX4UL]

Way to pay it forward Mike! Looks like you fellows had a good day. I see you both go to the same barber....lol!

[@imaflatpicker3066]

Congratulations. Well done.

[@hamradiotube]

Thank you so much 😀

[@slcea7]

Great job with the first POTA! Can't wait to do mine. Mike makes it look so easy...clearly he's a pro. Thanks for the inspiring vid!

[@CigarsOnTheAir]

This vid is so helpful for many who have wanted to try pota amd need some examples of what to do. Im still in my first year of pota'ing and i have some high anxiety for calling cq because the pileups make me nervous and i dont like dissapointing people who are trying to get in. Because of my hard of hearing (too many years in the music business) and my nervous dyslexia i feel like im too slow or too awkward when working pileups. Im sure ill out-grow that feeling, but for now 99% of my potas are me going to a park and hunting other activators or trying to make random contacts to make my minimum 10. I'm all SSB. Have not tried pota via ft8 or cw yet. Thanks for this helpful vid. Cheers and 73!

[@AlvinMcManus]

Great video. I have trouble remembering those received call signs. I have to work on that. I hope that I can get to doing POTA just because I don't go anywhere now. I know that the Mount Umunhum summit is a fav for SOTA around here and there is disabled parking at the summit for us mobility challenged hams. Maybe I can hit the road with the G90 before the year end. 73

[@radioman3229]

I love the HAMRS logbook, except it never seems to map but about 50% of my contacts.

[@Beowulfsurvival]

❤ love it brother, he’s lucky to have the Master POTA Elmer at his side for his first activation. Awesome. ‘73 N5PRK

[@kylezeringue5673]

POTA Daddy and POTA Daddy jr. Good jobb!

[@hamradiotube]

Lol, he may have a ways to go before he officially earns that title. He's gonna have to go out on his own a few times first.

[@kylezeringue5673]

@@hamradiotube And congrats on that Hungary contact!

[@allenmcgee9379]

Great video I really like laid back videos from hams where the person doing the video doesn’t talk too fast. Your videos and KB9VBR Michael’s videos are my favorite you tube Elmer videos. Thanks for posting. I will be doing my second POTA soon

[@averageguysradio]

Great job guys...

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks Jose!

[@_PikeWxRadio]

Two Mikes walk in to the woods with a radio.... sounds like a bad joke. Great activation though!

[@hamradiotube]

Haha yeah it does.

[@K5QBF]

Great job Mike, I love introducing people to POTA. It’s so much fun!

[@hamradiotube]

You do a much better job than I do thats for sure!

[@K5QBF]

@@hamradiotube I had a good mentor via your KZbin Channel.

[@hamradiotube]

@@K5QBF Aww, you're too kind.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Good job 👍 teacher mike

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks buddy.

[@hamradioonthego]

Excellent video. Getting a new guy to enjoy the hobby is what it's all about.

[@hamradiotube]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Ben-md9yx]

Great job, Mike. Teaching him to HAM harder right at the start.

[@hamradiotube]

Gotta start them off right.

[@a_ham_like_me]

Great activation. I lived in Huntsville from 1992 - 1995. I loved going to Huntsville State Park. Thanks for bringing back good memories.

[@hamradiotube]

Nice. I love that park. It's my home away from home.

[@VE3DAL]

Great vid Mike, thank you for sharing! It was very useful for me as a new ham.

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@lukekeller6774]

Awesome video Mike!

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks!

[@Philip-KA4KOE]

If he likes bourbon and good stogies sounds like a great ham friend.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Nice activation Mike! Great to see you teaching hams our great POTA program! Congratulations on your first POTA activation Michael! 73 bud de KL7EC

[@hamradiotube]

POTA for the win!

[@willian.direction6740]

Great activation good fun and Michael handled the Hot Seat very well.

[@hamradiotube]

Yes he did.

[@SmokeSignalsRF]

You’re a great teacher Mike ….Nice job!

[@hamradiotube]

I appreciate that!

[@JReed305]

Nice! He got arguably one of the best POTA Elmers!

[@hamradiotube]

Oh, you're too kind.

[@JReed305]

@@hamradiotube your too modest :)

[@BradSnyder1]

Nice job on teaching your neighbor the way to POTA with the master. haha That Hungary contact was pretty awesome too!

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Brad. Yeah that Hungary contact was sweet!

[@w4id676]

WTG Mike! Welcome to the POTA family! 73, Tom

[@hamradiotube]

yeah buddy.

[@w4id676]

@@hamradiotube Maybe we have a "Baby Pappa POTA" in the making!

[@DK5ONV]

Pimp up your POTA Life with K8MRD. Mikey you rock...thx for sharing another neat documentary video with us. 73's de Your badass Friend Uncle Guenter

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks Guenter!

[@timm7tlt224]

Great video, I loved both your faces when you realised the hungary station! Haha! 73's M7TLT

[@hamradiotube]

Dude, we were both like WTH? Couldn't believe it. So cool

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Mike, Wish I was home when received the HamAlert. Nicest way to show someone what POTA is all about. Hope Mike will work to get his license and congrats on that Hungary contact. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Don. He's got his license. He's a General. That Hungary contact was sweet!

[@WH6FQE]

Ive never tried POTA or SOTA activations as of yet, but since I am starting to get back into backpacking and camping I think I am going to try these out. Just ordered an X5105 to throw in my pack, but I’m not expecting very much out of a QRP radio from all the way out there in the middle of nowhere in Hawaii. Now I just have to figure out how to do all this, lol.

[@hamradiotube]

Well you had me excited until you said Hawaii. I know everyone in the world will want to work you thats for sure! Thats a tough state to get in the log for a lot of folks on the main land. You'll still have fun and i'm sure you'll make contacts. I love the X5105. It's a great little radio. The tuner will tune just about anything you throw at it too so a 9:1 antenna is great with it for all bands. I hope you have fun and maybe we'll catch you on the air. Could even be a Park to Park!

[@WH6FQE]

@@hamradiotube I waited until now to decide to dive into QRP because of the propagation issues and the sun cycle, but now that the solar activity is increasing it’s time to dive in with both feet. Is there such a thing as POTA for FT8? Even with poor conditions, I was able to attain the Worked All Continents award using that in about a week.

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

Good on ya Mike, nice HA contact, pota is really getting big!! 73

[@hamradiotube]

Its amazing how big its getting. I love it!

[@AleMalave92]

What a wholesome video hahaha im glad yall had fun!!

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for watching.

[@N0SSC]

WOW! This is like the perfect example of exactly how to hook someone into ham radio. None of that "oh you gotta take this exam" or "well the HF bands are the frequencies of 3 to 30 MHz, which have very different propagation methods per frequency due to the effects of ionospheric refraction that is affected by various solar and geomagnetic blabhablabhablhablh." Nah man, just get their butt in front of a radio, show them the buttons to hit, and work freakin HUNGARY! Show the passion, the excitement, and the adrenaline of never knowing what's going to be on the other end. That's amazing dude. I'm gonna borrow this video for YOTA presentations.

[@N0RMJ]

I agree. This is what gets people into Amateur Radio. Not sure why everyone thinks digital is what is going to bring new people in. Now have them build their own antenna and work Hungary now that would do it.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Sterling. He already is a General, but yes, I agree with you. Just take them out and show what you can do. You never know what's going to happen. Take it low and slow, like TX BBQ. You have my blessing to use this video in however you see fit. Let me know if you need the actual file.

[@hamradiotube]

It's just so addicting. I'm a huge Antenna Nerd and I'm all about building my own antennas, but I'm just not doing that now. I fully support that though. My first DX contact was S57DX on a home brew fan dipole. I wish I had that on camera. You would have seen me dancing and screaming like a little girl lol! Actually, I'm glad it wasn't recorded lol!

[@pgrundle]

Great video Mike, awesome contact to Hungary! What antenna and what power were you running?

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Patrick. It was the Chameleon LEFS (don't forget the choke at the feed point) and we were running 90 watts.

[@AndrewWells527]

I had HA9RE 5/2 into Idaho today, pretty crazy!

[@hamradiotube]

Heck yeah that's awesome!

[@BrianWM8G]

Great video Mike and Michael! Hopefully I can hunt you guys this week

[@hamradiotube]

Fingers crossed!

[@joen8joe231]

Nice Job Fellas!! Friggin’ Hungary…I love 20M!!

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah that was totally unexpected. Don't get too many DX Stations when doing POTA. Its always a nice treat.

[@vicowen3032]

Nice job, guys…after recently doing my first POTA activation, I can appreciate the nervousness…HAMRS helps a lot. Great teaching session! 73, Vic, KB7GL

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah we just gotta keep him at it. Gotta love HAMRS

[@ReedAB8AS]

Awesome Video. A new member of our POTA family! Congratulations de AB8AS

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Reed. The more the merrier.

[@mikemiles3068]

Great video Mike❗️

[@hamradiotube]

thank you Mike

[@mikemiles3068]

@@hamradiotube I really do enjoy your videos Mike and I hope 🤞 to meet you the next time you come down to Lake Livingston Park as I only live about 20 minutes drive away but I don’t drive that much anymore but I am going to try❗️ 73. KV5P

[@rickdodson5252]

@HamRadioTube, I am a technician and want to get a radio/setup to do; HF, APRS, CW and FT8. I would like to keep the total pkg around $1000. What would you recommend. Mostly doing POTA/SOTA. I am open to all suggestions, not just from Mike.

[@kensmith5538]

Hey Mike!!! Nice job elmering and pulling some poor helpless victim into the snake pit... You're gonna be hearing me soon! putting together a righteous antenna for POTA... 40 foot telescoper and a home brew coil for the tuing action... hopefully will be able to hear texas and put you in the log again! de KE8KW

[@hamradiotube]

Tanks Ken. Sounds like a sweet antenna build! I hope to hear it in action soon. I get 8 calls all the time so we should be able to make it happen.

[@kensmith5538]

@@hamradiotube but I'm in New Hampshire... lol

[@markh1938]

Starting my activating journey, looking for antenna, looking for easy deployment and take down. Will be primarily operating from bed of truck. Was considering mag mount and ham sticks. Can I get your opinion?

[@hamradiotube]

Mag mount and ham sticks work great. I just did a video on ham sticks. While they are not the best antennas, they absolutely work.

[@billcrow5403]

Great video!! Take him out with the G90. I think the Hungary contact really impressed him. Hope to contact you sometime.

[@hamradiotube]

Oh he's made a few contacts with my G90 GoBox and the array of antennas we have up in the yards. Being out in the state parks where there is no noise floor is really what does it. Its hard at home as our noise floor is just obscene.

[@MrCharleyb]

Great job Mike well done i am next in line lol where do i sign up

[@hamradiotube]

I hope so. Just come to Texas and we'll make it happen lol

[@gregmihran8616]

Roger Roger ... or should I say, Mikey Mikey. Is he your long lost cousin? U dudes rock the same doo and black T. Good for you for paying it forward! POTA On HAMmers! 73 KJ6ER, Silicon Valley

[@hamradiotube]

Haha, right? I didn't realize we were both wearing the same color shirt until I was editing this too. 73

[@stevegriffin9552]

Hey Mike awesome video and you make a good Elmer and Michael did an excellent job on his 17 Contacts. And congratulations on the DX Contact that’s fantastic. WD5ENH Steve

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks Steve. It's always a good time getting to show a newbie the ropes. Especially when a DX like that comes in. That was awesome.

[@DanielWiley]

Awesomeness!

[@hamradiotube]

Thank you.

[@videossimon4288]

Good fun

[@hamradiotube]

always

[@HamRadioAdventureGuy]

Team replay for the win

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah buddy!

[@phillyedhrj]

Congrats on the activation, Mike! 891? #hamharder #potadaddy

[@hamradiotube]

891 for the win. Though I've been absolutely killing it QRP with the 705. I've got a couple videos to edit and post that show that. 73

[@KTK_Rockstar]

The thumbnail looked like scott from Kentucky ballistics

[@williampeacock9473]

Mike you are a nut ! I love what you said about the other man being the new POTA DADDY. And y'all definitely look like twins . Keep up the great work. I can't wait until I get all my POTA stuff together and get on the radio. 73 AE4OY William Peacock EM-81UF SOUTH EAST GEORGIA (OLDYELLA)

[@hamradiotube]

Haha, thanks William. Gotta have fun. It doesn't take much to do a POTA. A radio, coax, some kind of power supply and an antenna is about all it takes. You'll pick up on other things you may want to bring as you get more comfortable. Go out in the back yard and set up. Thats a great way to practice. If you forget something, you can just walk back inside.

[@KuehncIncorporated]

I'm smoking a brisket cause we are Hungary too. Great video! GO TEAM!

[@hamradiotube]

Send some my way haha!

[@danieloconnor3338]

I've never seen seen a voice record call out before. How is that setup? Would it work with an FT-817/818? Great video. Thanks also for introducing me to HAMRS! Lastly, Mike did great making his first contact. I remember having the butterflies in my voice from excitement when I made mine. Great Job, 73

[@hamradiotube]

The 891 has a record function built in. I don't think the 817 does though. Glad you got HAMRS. Its the best out there.

[@Philip-KA4KOE]

If he grows a beard you could always call Michael a brother from another mother.

[@wjess3569]

Wow, you even have me on the map.. Bill, WA7WS

[@hamradiotube]

But of course. Thanks for the contact.

[@joe-kb9rcr]

I would love to hang out with you doing POTA. But I'm not shaving my head for anyone. 😅😂😅

[@hamradiotube]

I only hang out with other shaved head hams.

[@bmomber]

Were you running qrp with that set up?

[@hamradiotube]

No we were running about 90 watts.

[@RuffKutz]

Do you have a link for that login app that you're using? I Searched for but can't find anything.

[@hamradiotube]

Hamrs.app

[@petermajor4599]

GREAT QSO'S 🍀🍀🍀💎🔝🔝🔝😅😅😅😅😅👋👋👋👋🏅😂

[@hamradiotube]

Heck yeah.

[@randywoodbridge963]

Hi This is Andrew KJ7POO 73 FT8 10m 20m

[@9M6WST]

Nice activation with your neighbor Mike. Keep it going. 73 de 9M6WST

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks.

[@johnbloodworthiii6464]

So how man y millawatts per meter was that Hungary contact.

[@hamradiotube]

I dont know but that was pretty awesome.

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

I have a friend that I need to take out to do his first POTA activation. We need to schedule it.

[@hamradiotube]

Just do it!!

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

@@hamradiotube We will be. It's just a scheduling thing at this point.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

What was the logging link ?

[@hamradiotube]

www.hamrs.app

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

@@hamradiotube Thanks 🙏.

[@DK5ONV]

Who just let them POTA Dudes out...?Huh, huh...huh? Happy sunday to everyone on HAM Radio Planet and beyond

[@hamradiotube]

They left the gate to the park open. It was their fault.

[@DK5ONV]

@@hamradiotube Hopefully it will stay open 4ever and 4 always 👍👍👍

[@michaelt.9372]

WHY ARE WE ALL NAMED MICHAEL!

[@W9HJBill]

That is awesome! Welcome to the insanity.

[@hamradiotube]

You got that right!

[@1958johndeere620]

I get behind sometimes, and just stop taking calls for a minute to get back on track.

[@hamradiotube]

You need to wake up lol

[@Locksnut]

👍 👍!

[@hamradiotube]

thanks.

[@petermajor4599]

PLEASE, WHAT WAS YOUR ANTENNA TODAY? That was a great time😅🏅

[@hamradiotube]

The Chameleon LEFS.

[@petermajor4599]

@@hamradiotube Thx for your quick answer. 👍😅💪 kind regards from germany 🍀👋

[@garyjohnson4608]

What is POTA ? I've never heard of it.

[@hamradiotube]

Oh I feel you're leading me on. Good one lol!

[@garyjohnson4608]

@@hamradiotube Actually, I am interested in getting a ham license but I don't understand all the "jargon" so to speak. So unfortunately when I watch videos about ham radio much of the time I have no clue what they are talking about.

[@homebrewham2786]

omg he's your twin mike lol, i just got the neighbour into cb, but he has no idea what my evil plans for his future pmsl

[@homebrewham2786]

just watched the hole video, mike its great what you did here, as first activations are very intimidating, and he picked it up by the 5th qso, great tuition mate👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hamradiotube]

Right?! Get your neighbor hooked. Thats awesome.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks. I'm always happy to help.

[@terrymoon6335]

I don't know who Anette is but she must like 14.300 a lot lol.

[@hamradiotube]

Lol!!! That took me a minute :). Yes, she does like 14.300 a lot.

[@miken6imy]

Give your friend a try.........

[@hamradiotube]

I did.

[@donalfinn4205]

Keep it simple for god sake. Your supposed to be teaching him,not showing off!

[@hamradiotube]

Well if you're not going to show off with a little bit of DX how are you supposed to keep them interested lol?

[@donalfinn4205]

@@hamradiotube You we’re going so fast, I thought there was a chance you’d frighten him off! Got to hook ‘em and reel them in slowly😀

[@G7LJL-Steve_Murton]

Hi Mike your neighbour looks like your brother. Love the POTA videos just started the POTA bug in the last two weeks. I have a park right in my door step no word of a lie 500m in a straight line. It’s never been activated so this weekend it will be. Conningbrook Lakes Country Park G-0377 51.1532, 0.903518 (JO01kd) POTA has just reinvigorated me now in retirement to get out and see the countryside. Thanks. Go easy on some of the guys in Mail Bag Monday. We all have feelings. 73’s

[@steveno.8248]

73 de WA5SAT

[@creydadj]

Just passed my HAM tech license this week and I saw this vid. Looking forward to do POTA soon. 73 🫡