Keep trying! My first activation attempt was similar. Just had my first official activation a few days ago. QRP makes it more challenging as I’m not lighting up the scopes. Try park to park, most will pull you from a pileup for the p to p.
When I need a freq, I sometimes check the QRT list and grab one that has been abandoned. When the bands stink and nobody answers CQ POTA, I bring up the spot page and hunt P-P till I get 10. It takes a little longer than the days when you get a pile up, but you know that guy is just happy to hear you.... AND it's P-P ! Thanks for the video.... keep up the good work
Thanks for the video Jack. We cant win them all... I didnt have my camera on the day I failed to activate... I wish I did... to show folks we dont always have awesome days.
Ed, Thanks for the kind words. I was just watching your latest video, and you came back the next day and hit a home run. Well, that is POTA in a nutshell. I always say with UA-cam, every video lives on its own.I have another channel I have had for years now @jacksphotoandtech. Thanks for the great content, and I hope to catch you both on the air someday. 73s
There's nothing that steps on my last nerve like someone poaching my activation frequency. What I've discovered (and I am no expert by any means) is that in many cases it is accidental. Sometimes, a person is just being a LID. Either way, I move on because I love radio and refuse to let one bad experience cloud the otherwise sunny skies that is amateur radio. Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for the video. I always learn something new watching the videos of others...73...KN6KNB
I agree this person probably didn’t hear me. He may have also not been able the see the POTA page. Im like you I just moved up a little. Thanks for watching. 73s
Hey Jack, You are doing great and having fun. I'm getting back into CW as well. I'm really rusty but having fun. In fact, I will most likely be starting up with the Long Island CW Club to keep me inspired. 73 Stan NX3P
I didn't activate the park, I busted because I did not make my ten contacts. Please watch the next video, where I go back and complete the activation. Thanks for watching. 73s.
Subbed. Your method of presentation with lots of useful information without the know-it-all demeanor is greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Dave. I do not know a lot, but I enjoy sharing as I learn about the topics. Thanks for the nice comment. Thanks for watching 73s
At least you got out there and had some fun. I haven't activated in way too long. It's always great to get outdoors and relax.
Thanks. I hope you get back out soon. I have really been enjoying POTA. Thanks for watching. 73s
When you said you got busted, I though maybe the park ranger came by to complain about your antenna. 73 KD5YOU
No I just didn’t hit my numbers for the activation. It was a bust. Thanks for watching. 73s
Keep trying! My first activation attempt was similar. Just had my first official activation a few days ago. QRP makes it more challenging as I’m not lighting up the scopes. Try park to park, most will pull you from a pileup for the p to p.
Thanks for the advice. I have learned very quickly to start with a Park to Park to ensure everything is working well. Thanks for watching. 73s
When I need a freq, I sometimes check the QRT list and grab one that has been abandoned.
When the bands stink and nobody answers CQ POTA, I bring up the spot page and hunt P-P till I get 10.
It takes a little longer than the days when you get a pile up,
but you know that guy is just happy to hear you.... AND it's P-P !
Thanks for the video.... keep up the good work
I am doing the same now. It’s just nice to be out in nature operating cw. Thanks for watching. 73s
It's like fishing. Some days you get all kinds of bites and some day you get nothing.
There couldn’t be a better statement. Thanks for watching. 73s
Thanks for the video Jack. We cant win them all... I didnt have my camera on the day I failed to activate... I wish I did... to show folks we dont always have awesome days.
Ed, Thanks for the kind words. I was just watching your latest video, and you came back the next day and hit a home run. Well, that is POTA in a nutshell. I always say with UA-cam, every video lives on its own.I have another channel I have had for years now @jacksphotoandtech. Thanks for the great content, and I hope to catch you both on the air someday. 73s
A bad day on the radio beats a good day at work.
That is a saying to live by. Thanks for watching. 73s
Rather make $$$ then pota
Where did you get that stand for the G90? Looks really functional and cute!
Here is a link. Very highly recommended. www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-g90-h3
Trust me, it happens. Just have fun. Good job.
And I am having fun for sure. Thanks for watching. 73s
There's nothing that steps on my last nerve like someone poaching my activation frequency. What I've discovered (and I am no expert by any means) is that in many cases it is accidental. Sometimes, a person is just being a LID. Either way, I move on because I love radio and refuse to let one bad experience cloud the otherwise sunny skies that is amateur radio. Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for the video. I always learn something new watching the videos of others...73...KN6KNB
I agree this person probably didn’t hear me. He may have also not been able the see the POTA page. Im like you I just moved up a little. Thanks for watching. 73s
Hey Jack, You are doing great and having fun. I'm getting back into CW as well. I'm really rusty but having fun. In fact, I will most likely be starting up with the Long Island CW Club to keep me inspired. 73 Stan NX3P
Thanks Stan. I have even been doing some rag chewing on cw. Thanks for watching. 73s
I had a nice activation here last fall. Jim K2WPA
It is a really nice park. Thanks for watching. 73s
Looks like fun!
It was a great time out and a lot of fun. Thanks for watching. 73s
Did you call cq before the "intruder" came?
And don't forget, not everyone you can hear, can hear you.
You have a great point. I did call before and sent QRL. I just moved up the band. Thanks for watching. 73s
Hi there. What make of stand are you using for your radio?
Not sure of the name. Check out Radioaudity that is where it came from. Thanks for watching. 73s
I have one of those types of activations.
Im sure it’s going to happen. Thanks for watching. 73s
Next time set up by the General Store up on the hilltop of the park. KE8NKV 73
Thanks. I will definitely give that a try. Thanks for watching. 73s
What was the busted part, or was it click bait?
I didn't activate the park, I busted because I did not make my ten contacts. Please watch the next video, where I go back and complete the activation. Thanks for watching. 73s.
Maybe they couldn’t hear you
You have a great point. Thanks for watching. 73s
that lake would have been a great ground plane ....
Even if it’s not salt water? I didn’t know that. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for watching. 73s
This guy lies 😂😂😂
Too funny! It’s not a lie. I busted only 3 contacts. Thanks for watching. 73s