Forrest (KI7QCF)
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ATNO CW POTA
Fun All-Time-New-One US-5978 (My first ATNO sub POTA park number 11194!)
Gear Used:
Rig Elecraft KX2
Antenna Chelegance MC-750
Paddle: Email DL9SCO for information on available BRAND new Pico Paddles
Time Callsign UTC
00:19:32 W9AV 18˸46
00:20:12 W9AFB 18˸47
00:21:04 KE8CUG 18˸48
00:22:25 CE3FZL 18˸49
00:23:52 XE2IF 18˸51
00:24:19 N4CD 18˸51
00:25:12 W1KX 18˸52
00:26:30 KR5A 18˸53
00:27:42 KE5RS 18˸55
00:29:48 NE1D 18˸57
00:34:34 W0MM 19˸01
00:34:55 AE9XT 19˸02
00:36:17 KN7D 19˸03
00:43:05 WN7JT 19˸10
00:43:50 N7CCD 19˸11
00:44:25 N3XLS 19˸11
00:45:26 K2SQS 19˸12
00:47:27 N4SD 19˸14
00:47:50 K8NWD 19˸15
00:50:26 W0MM 19˸17
00:51:38 N0TOP 19˸19
00:54:19 W7SUB 19˸21
00:55:14 KO4YIN 19˸22
00:57:18 WG0Y 19˸24
00:57:54 VA7LM 19˸25
00:58:48 NU8Z 19˸26
00:59:20 NT0C 19˸26
00:59:54 N2ESE 19˸27
01:00:31 N4EX 19˸27
01:01:11 N7CCD 19˸28
01:02:56 K9OSC 19˸30
01:03:57 N9QF 19˸31
01:04:58 AE6Z 19˸32
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Відео

Paul Bunyan's Woodpile CW POTA
Переглядів 22419 годин тому
US-5966 Due to some video errors I was unable to pull my ADIF file for the video timestamps! Sorry, if you hunted me and were looking for your QSO! Gear used: Elecraft KX2 elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb-cw-data-80-10-m-transceiver N0SA M5 Paddle (Email N0SA for key information) Chelegance MC-750 www.dxengineering.com/parts/nce-ch0010009?srsltid=AfmBOopya99gh64VNKm6GWFgRvfmlify6hPErWa_I831vXkk_da...
Unboxing a new radio (again)
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IRP or Impulsive Radio Purchaseoliosis affects thousands of men and women all around the world everyday. For help, do not call 1-800-K5OHY #hamradio #pota
MTR3B V4 Curahee Mountain Topper
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MTR3B V4 Curahee Mountain Topper
CW POTA Activates Secret Agent
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CW POTA Activates Secret Agent
QRP Labs QMX CW POTA On 10 Meters
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QRP Labs QMX CW POTA On 10 Meters
I Finally Experience 1500 Watts!
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I Finally Experience 1500 Watts!
POTA With My Grandpa's Radio!
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POTA With My Grandpa's Radio!
Parks On The Air - I Built Another QRP Radio!
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Parks On The Air - I Built Another QRP Radio!
QRP LABS QMX CW POTA Activation
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QRP LABS QMX CW POTA Activation
My New Favorite KH1 Antenna! CW POTA Activation US-4398
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My New Favorite KH1 Antenna! CW POTA Activation US-4398
QRP DX Elecraft KH1
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QRP DX Elecraft KH1
Morse Code On The Lake
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Morse Code On The Lake
Elecraft KH1 + K8MRD Explorer POTA20 Mast
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Elecraft KH1 K8MRD Explorer POTA20 Mast
POTA Activation at Uinta National Forest
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POTA Activation at Uinta National Forest
Ham2K PoLo Helps Activators AND Hunters
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Ham2K PoLo Helps Activators AND Hunters
CW POTA Activation On The Mountain Topper
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CW POTA Activation On The Mountain Topper
My First CW QSO With A Straight Key
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My First CW QSO With A Straight Key
7 POTA Parks Activated By Noonday!
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7 POTA Parks Activated By Noonday!
Parks On The Air | CW
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Parks On The Air | CW
CW POTA With The CFT1 Transceiver
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CW POTA With The CFT1 Transceiver
CW POTA US-4398 8/29/2024
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CW POTA US-4398 8/29/2024
Making New Friends with POTA!
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Making New Friends with POTA!
Pileup Heaven @ Utah Lake State Park
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Pileup Heaven @ Utah Lake State Park
Inexpensive CW Field Bag
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Inexpensive CW Field Bag
The Dad Radio | Elecraft KH1
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The Dad Radio | Elecraft KH1
Back where it all started | CW POTA US-11191
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Back where it all started | CW POTA US-11191
Failed SOTA
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Failed SOTA
CW POTA Uinta National Forest
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CW POTA Uinta National Forest
POTA/SOTA | Do Ounces Matter?
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POTA/SOTA | Do Ounces Matter?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Paul-VA4ADM
    @Paul-VA4ADM 7 годин тому

    2 ANTOs during WWCW - 144th and 145th in 2 years.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 годин тому

      @@Paul-VA4ADM killer! I was looking for you but didn’t have your signal in Utah. 73 om

  • @thequarantinecatholic
    @thequarantinecatholic День тому

    I am sorry about the air quality there, dangit! Your videos always rock, always enjoy the humor, random comments, watching the activation set up, and the contacts that you make. I did not even know about this antenna company, ha, gonna be spending more money after watching your video - I even like the camp table - Enjoyable video as usual, Happy Thanksgiving Forrest!

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 10 годин тому

      @@thequarantinecatholic thank you for your kind words! If it weren’t for UA-cam I would’ve never learned of this great hobby. I hope I can help a few new people discover how fun it is and give it a shot!

  • @JayN4GO
    @JayN4GO День тому

    What is it es how do I set it up

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest День тому

      @@JayN4GO iambic master! Interfaces directly with a winkeyer

    • @JayN4GO
      @JayN4GO День тому

      Damn I don’t have a w keyer

  • @user-bo8jv5nv3k
    @user-bo8jv5nv3k 2 дні тому

    That’s not true at all not anybody can just get good at video games. It takes a lot of skill that’s why they have pro leagues were the best of the best play and they get paid for it. Hell I was just playing a match yesterday and all my teammates sucked proving you wrong.

  • @user-bo8jv5nv3k
    @user-bo8jv5nv3k 2 дні тому

    That’s not true at all not anybody can just get good at video games. It takes a lot of skill that’s why they have pro leagues were the best of the best play and they get paid for it. Hell I was just playing a match yesterday and all my teammates sucked proving you wrong.

  • @devinholland2189
    @devinholland2189 2 дні тому

    What program is that?

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 2 дні тому

      Iambic Master. It’s a great program as it has adjustable speed and ensures you use proper spacing.

  • @graychev
    @graychev 2 дні тому

    Dude how did you learn morse so well in just 7 months?

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 2 дні тому

      I began learning Morse code in January. Everything changed with my actual proficiency the moment I decided to get on the air. I used a POTA script to hunt my first park at the end of March. From there, I’ve been on the air every single day. I’m not special or smart. Just invested time each day because I thoroughly love this hobby!

    • @graychev
      @graychev День тому

      @@Utahforrest That's very inspiring! I myself started learning Morse 2-3 months ago, and currently building my QRP HF CW kit based on QMX from QRP Labs. Hoping to get on the air soon, and who knows, maybe we can even catch each other. Love your channel, keep up the good work! 73 Georgi, LZ2CBC

  • @UncSmokey
    @UncSmokey 2 дні тому

    Is that Morse code I’m dumb what did I just watch lol

    • @King1milo
      @King1milo 2 дні тому

      Yes

    • @k9kj
      @k9kj 2 дні тому

      It is Morse code and it is the new crazy thing sweeping the airwaves right now! It's going to put PlayStation and Xbox out of business

  • @placeholder-065
    @placeholder-065 2 дні тому

    Annoying thump whilst keying.

  • @misteraon
    @misteraon 3 дні тому

    Bonus points for the FF riffin’ at the end.

  • @QRPCW
    @QRPCW 3 дні тому

    Música celestial 🤩 73/72

  • @ArtaniumRobotics
    @ArtaniumRobotics 3 дні тому

    are you a kid? if you are jesus christ ur smart

  • @DathamirWarklock
    @DathamirWarklock 3 дні тому

    So what exatly are you doing? Morse code to another random person in the world? Im very intrigued

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 3 дні тому

      Correct. This weekend I spoke to people in 51 different countries all in morse code. I have a video on my channel called “cw advice for beginners” cw = continuous wave and that means Morse code. If you want to research it more. The easiest way to get started is get your ham radio license. What I mostly enjoy is “field operations” which means I go and do this exact thing outdoors. It may seem intimidating but a year ago I didn’t even know what any of this was until I found a UA-cam video of somebody doing it lol.

  • @brianfields4479
    @brianfields4479 3 дні тому

    Thanks for sharing, cw is the best. 73 zl3xdj

  • @MoseYoutube
    @MoseYoutube 3 дні тому

    What are your objective thoughts on the UR5CDX?

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 3 дні тому

      @@MoseUA-cam extraordinary value. One of my least expensive paddles. Has great action and a beautiful aesthetic.

  • @brianfields4479
    @brianfields4479 3 дні тому

    Cw rules

  • @brianfields4479
    @brianfields4479 3 дні тому

    Well done, never ever actually checked my situation 73 zl3xdj

  • @JayN4GO
    @JayN4GO 3 дні тому

    We got 5 band dxcc in 45 hours 😂 This is why people should participate

  • @thesoutherndonkey
    @thesoutherndonkey 3 дні тому

    What keyer is that?

  • @k9kj
    @k9kj 3 дні тому

    You are a #bigtimeDXer !! Great job!

  • @N4AAJ
    @N4AAJ 4 дні тому

    Conditions were fantastic! Nice DIY projects, OM. 73 es cu on the air de K4FR

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 4 дні тому

      I was up very late last night having the time of my life on 40m! Really special couple of days! Nothing beats DXing. But you were my fav QSO ❤😂 73 om de KI7QCF

  • @mainetomass99
    @mainetomass99 4 дні тому

    I know that CW rig sound distortion well when it gets loud! - Solved it with a passive monitor speaker and a speaker amp. Big improvement.

  • @k9kj
    @k9kj 4 дні тому

    Great job bro!

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 4 дні тому

      TJ, I earned like 3 more #bigtimedxer stickers this weekend.

    • @k9kj
      @k9kj 4 дні тому

      @Utahforrest boom ! You might need a key chain!

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 4 дні тому

      @@k9kjeither a key chain or a tattoo. I’m open to both!

  • @Tim-K5OHY
    @Tim-K5OHY 5 днів тому

    I'm stuck at work but have been getting some Qs with the hamstick on top of the parking garage. Good luck!

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 4 дні тому

      Tim, someday you and I will do a dxpedition and hamstick together from my 05 Silverado.

  • @newsjunkie3000
    @newsjunkie3000 5 днів тому

    Sounds like you shook up a hornet's nest!

  • @Radio-KI7KY
    @Radio-KI7KY 5 днів тому

    Nice to see you in the test!

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 5 днів тому

      @@Radio-KI7KY huge thanks to you, Max and Jon! Contest life is a good time :)

    • @Radio-KI7KY
      @Radio-KI7KY 3 дні тому

      @Utahforrest yes, it is so much fun!

  • @robertvantichelt6448
    @robertvantichelt6448 6 днів тому

    Back 40 years ago we used to contest with a paddle. Now it's all keyboard generated responses

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 5 днів тому

      @@robertvantichelt6448 Oh I’m sure! I decided to run a little and didn’t have my hot keys right for running so I did have the paddle on standby! 😂

  • @JayN4GO
    @JayN4GO 6 днів тому

    Nice shack brother

  • @telcojockey
    @telcojockey 6 днів тому

    To answer the question..... "Everything" being out in nature practicing the world's best hobby. Great work de VE3DLL

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 4 дні тому

      The worlds best hobby, no doubt ❤

  • @JayN4GO
    @JayN4GO 6 днів тому

    How the hell you know that? Haha

  • @Windmill97
    @Windmill97 6 днів тому

    Gorgeous location!

  • @newsjunkie3000
    @newsjunkie3000 6 днів тому

    Also make great new friends ❤

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 6 днів тому

      Without a doubt the best part

  • @w0mm
    @w0mm 7 днів тому

    Tnx for both Q! And tnx for the HI Q we had a few days ago too!

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 6 днів тому

      FB QSOs OM! I imagine you'll be the park leader there for a while. :) Catch you down the log

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 7 днів тому

    This video is exactly why CW POTA is so great. 73 Paul KE9BHN

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      @@Paul_KE9BHN tks om! Keep up the great cw work 73

  • @W6IWN_Radio
    @W6IWN_Radio 7 днів тому

    Rad!

  • @KYFriedHam
    @KYFriedHam 7 днів тому

    Probably the coolest park I've seen! I need to get out to UT to activate...our parks are pretty boring here by comparison.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 6 днів тому

      Really cool spot to activate. Would love to have you out to Utah, Buddy!!!

  • @MoseYoutube
    @MoseYoutube 7 днів тому

    What application were you using to confirm park boundary? Also can’t believe you lugged that bulky coax in by foot. I rarely bring more than 6’ of RG316 if I have a hike involved.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      I use OnX. I’ve actually found apps aren’t always precise. One’s intention is best, but based on the app, I was a good 30-40 feet within the top right corner of the boundary. I did two activations yesterday with that pack. It was so damn heavy. The Paul Bunyan park (another video) was a mile hike up a mountain and I definitely felt the pack weight on that trip.

    • @MoseYoutube
      @MoseYoutube 7 днів тому

      @ I can’t even imagine dude. My pack weight for SOTA ops fully loaded is 10-11lbs depending on how much water I bring. There is a part of me that wants to do a few videos breaking down my gear and especially my homebrew antennas to share what I’ve learned.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      @@MoseUA-camplease do! I’d love that type of content

  • @KN7U
    @KN7U 7 днів тому

    In No Country for Old Men, I think Llewelyn Moss found a dead drug dealer under that tree after a drug deal gone wrong - look around for a briefcase full of cash.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      I kid you not I mentioned that scene to the XYL when I showed her my short I did of that tree since it reminded me so much of that movie. 😂

  • @Mr3bairs
    @Mr3bairs 7 днів тому

    USS Blueback is a former US Navy Submarine. It is a museum now in Portland, OR. It was decommissioned in 1990. It was our last Diesel submarine. 73, KA9MIC

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      So cool! I’ve had some friends operate aboard some really incredible ships. Definitely a bucket list item for me!

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-Fox 7 днів тому

    Very cool location to activate! 73, KF4LMZ

  • @ScottNB0W
    @ScottNB0W 7 днів тому

    So alone .... yet not with 33 friends checking in!

  • @N4AAJ
    @N4AAJ 7 днів тому

    First activation! Nice.

  • @davidsaylors
    @davidsaylors 7 днів тому

    This is awesome Forrest. I looked at the POTA site and saw that Utah and Alaska have the most unactivated parks by a huge margin. I didnt find a single park from my area so that is not a thing for me anymore. Lol. I do get to see some of them on your channel though so there is that at least. Thanks for going to the trouble of taking us along. I, for one, appreciate it.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      @@davidsaylors sounds like you may need to visit Utah and throw your name on a park, David.

  • @sq5ebm
    @sq5ebm 7 днів тому

    WOW EFFECT unlocked :) / All i need is a EuroJackpot win and i am buying a ranch out there ;-) / hmmm so it is possible to have snow and sun with blue skies? ;-). We had 1st snowafall today and past 2 weeks a thick cloud cover making my italian DNA go nuts over lack of sun 🙂 / btw propagation to ur area is poor recently. Since our qsos,the bands are closing fast after sunset and are rather "locked" to the eastern part of the midwest at most.

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      We will be getting more QSOs no doubt. We did have a time shift here and the days are shorter with the sun setting much earlier. If I get out early enough 10m will give us a path!! I’d love to see you on a ranch in Utah. Cowboy boots and cowboy hat!!! 😊

    • @sq5ebm
      @sq5ebm 7 днів тому

      @@Utahforrest Will be on a lookout for ya. I am on a sick leave for a week now. Hail the kindergarten and viruses my daughter brings home ;-). Yep...i find cowboy boots very comfy. Got me a pair sometime ago, classic, round toe. Do i need to tell u what kinda music is predominant on my spotify playlist? ;-) Let's just say that back in the 90s, when i was a teen my friends watched mtv and i prefered cmt ;-)

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 6 днів тому

      @@sq5ebmhaha! Love it. The XYL is a massive 90s country fan. :) Yep our son is in school which means he’s sick 24/7 😂

  • @Paul_KE9BHN
    @Paul_KE9BHN 7 днів тому

    That's an epic location. 73 Paul KE9BHN

    • @thequarantinecatholic
      @thequarantinecatholic 7 днів тому

      agree!!! and Forrest's cw seems to be getting quicker each month - inspirational to those learning

    • @Utahforrest
      @Utahforrest 7 днів тому

      @@thequarantinecatholicThanks! Speed isn’t too important. My personality likes to go fast. (I talk that way sometimes). Spacing is important, I can do better. But it’s easy to start to increase speed when you activate daily. 26wpm feels like 22wpm did 6 months ago. :) 73!