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Thanks Ron ... just subbed your channel as well!

Thanks Rick ... the POTA FB group is definitely my favorite ... so cool to see all the activation reports from all over the US and the world!

You are quite welcome ... glad you enjoyed it ... it is an amazing place!

Thanks Paul ... it was a lot of fun capturing all the footage and learning more about this amazing place!

Thanks for the kind words and your work supporting the SOTA program ... 73

Thanks … glad you enjoyed it … never thought about them resurveying and the list changing … another commenter said he lost the peak near his house … bummer

@@twooldmeninthewoods I'm surprised they haven 't removed some in my area. One is an area that it's illegal to climb. It's Morro Rock. I've asked them about it and they said they've decided to leave most of them just in case in ever changes. There's another one that is on private property, and there's videos on UA-cam of the owner or employees chasing people off with shotguns. LOL!

Thanks … it was fun looking back through the old footage … now were ready for more QRP adventures!

Thanks Paul … when’s your next activation?

Thanks so much for checking out the episode and for the note on summit classifications! I absolutely LOVE my FT-818!

Thanks Cindy; it’s a tough but beautiful loop! If you want to see even more of that amazing area, check out our episode called “Mountain Bridge” from last year.

Great to talk to you as well … definitely on a future collaboration!

Thanks Bright ... Croft is the best kept secret in Spartanburg County!

This was filmed last week! Hope you all had a productive week helping out Grace Presbyterian. Thanks for your ongoing support and interest.

Thanks again Janice for your continued interest in our adventures … you’re definitely right about the fire starter … we should probably do an updated version of this video … what we carry with us has changed a good bit since we made this episode.

Thanks for the kind words and the like!

Thanks again Janice … we really poured a lot into that episode … it is an amazing place with amazing history that needs to be preserved!

Thanks Owen - it was just one of those simple days at our favorite place.

Thanks Janice. If you enjoyed that small look into the history at Croft, check out our episode called "A History of Change" which focuses on the story of this amazing place. By the way, your right, history is VERY important!

@@twooldmeninthewoods I will check it out, thank you.

Thanks! That one was a lot of fun.

Thanks for watching ... Our hope is that our tribute to your ancestors, and all the other families that lost so much in the history of Croft, was fitting and honorable.

Thanks for the kind words ... we really appreciate your support ... I need to look for more iconic places like that to activate from!

Thanks! The old fire tower residence is not a bad hike if you park in the top parking lot. We hiked up all the way from Lake Placid for this activation, and made a whole day journey out of it.

Thanks Jon … I need to try a fan dipole … a friend of mine from my local club swears by them … I just wonder how difficult they would be to setup out in the woods

It really is a unique backdrop for POTA, and the RI station was out first contact!

Thanks so much! Every little bit helps.

Thanks … glad you liked it … 73

Thanks Janice … it is an FT-818 with several modifications … the EFHW is made by another ham (N9SAB) who has a eBay store where he sells numerous different types of QRP and high rated antennas … great guy to deal with who makes amazing stuff for reasonable prices.

Must be spectacular in the fall. We can't wait to go back and explore some more!

Although Stokes was not the cameraman, he was instrumental in setting up the whole event. He is a great ambassador for our hobby and the park service.

@@twooldmeninthewoods couldn’t agree more. He’s a great guy.

It's definitely worth the time, like anything within the Mountain Bridge!

Thanks Scott ... plenty more to explore at Panthertown!

Thanks ... glad you enjoyed it!

You may be right ... I am a Yaesu guy and liked the tried and true units ... if the FT-817/818 had an internal tuner, I think it would be hard to beat.

Thanks … trying to get as much as I can out of 5W!

They came off eBay as a package deal with the bag that I use to hold the radio. Do a eBay search for FT-817 side rails and it will pop up. About $70 for both the rails and the bag.

Okay, answered my own questions: I’m 3 years late to this party. I was just astonished at its compact size. This sogen uses the older Lithium Ion battery chemistry. Made by Goal Zero (not Yeti the cooler maker) . 120W inverter and as the name suggests, it’s a 200W system.

Yeah … I think “Yeti” is the name of that line of power stations by Goal Zero … nice little unit.

Thanks John … glad you enjoyed it … plenty of SOTA/POTA episodes you may enjoy!

I got the pack off ebay ... if you search ebay for ft-817 side-rails ... there is one seller who sells the side-rails with the bag for about $70

I will look you up on QRZ and shoot you an email.

Thanks ... modifying and improving the 818 has been a lot of fun.

Do the vk3ye mike mod and save money kg6mn

You can buy the completed ones from DX Engineering but it costs a little extra ... I built this one ... pretty easy if you have done some soldering before.

I have seen that mod ... it would be cool to do a side-by-side comparison between the two.

Tim is a great guy ... builds quality stuff and willing to answer questions.

I just received two of his antennas and excited to try them out. Your carry bags are cool!!!

@thequarantinecatholic thanks … i can guarantee Tim’s antennas won’t disappoint

It was great to meet them and learn about Trail Life … hopefully Wes and Josh got to see the episode!

@@twooldmeninthewoods oh yeah. I sent him the link!

Thanks Gene. It is amazing what you can do with 5 watts and the right antenna. I ended up making 37 contacts that day from all over the country.

@@twooldmeninthewoods Thanks. I have the 817nd model. I hope I can report the same.

@@genemcphee8053 I know there are newer QRP rigs with much fancier options, but you can't beat an 817/818 for shear ruggedness and capability.

@@twooldmeninthewoods Thanks for the support.

Thanks for the kind words Janice; we are glad you enjoyed. I am working on a longer video with more in-depth explanations of each part of the system - stay tuned!

Thanks for the comment. Do you think a longer more thorough explanation of pieces of the system would be helpful?

Thanks ... glad you enjoyed it ... I should have known better about the bugs ... Florida in May near the water equals bugs!

Glad you liked it. You were definitely coming in strong on my end!

Thanks Rumen - glad you enjoyed the video. Always great to connect with a fellow ham, especially in Bulgaria!

Thanks Garrett ... hope all is well.

@@twooldmeninthewoods it is I got accepted to Mars Hill University

@@user-yt6pk4ts3d Congrats!

@@twooldmeninthewoods thank you!!!!

Great video guys. So glad it was a good hike and you got Terrel to go with you.