POTA Activation K-4206 - CW Only

I had about an hour to kill and I was near Park K-4206 - a park that I had previously activated. Looking to really just try out my TarHeel antenna installation. Storms were rolling in, and after about 45 minutes, it started to hail, so it was time to roll!

[@AF1US]

Great video - I am getting back into CW and have still not activated a park. I have over 130 Hunter contacts on CW but still not decoding in my head like I feel I should before an activation. Your video gave me several ideas and has motivated me to take that next step...soon. I have watched several of your videos about CW and learned some important points. Keep it up!

[@k9kj]

Awesome thank you! Looking forward to working you at your first activation!

[@IanNA4A]

Like that key! Nice video.

[@KTSAdventures]

BTW, what key is that?

[@KTSAdventures]

Piece of advice sir….get a script together and practice it and do a POTA activation and you will GROW!!! Not gonna be perfect but will rocket your motivation.

[@vk2ter]

Great POTA activation TJ, glad you got your 10 contacts before the storm hit, 73

[@calabrais]

"Oh cool", "That guy actually..." The suspense! haha I'm just starting to learn morse code and can't keep up yet, so it would be cool to have an overlay on the video with the letters being sent/received.

[@k9kj]

That is a good idea...i wish I knew how to do it. I'll do some research. Thank you for watching

[@tommcmichael8679]

Thanks for the CW Pota break.

[@AF1US]

PS - I forgot to ask you about the mount for your radio control head. Looks 3D printed, did you do that or purchase it? If you purchased, please let us know where. TU AGN 73 AF1US dit dit

[@k9kj]

I make them for hams and can be found on Etsy. My shop is called KJHamCustomShop. I think you can also search ft-891

[@R2DXU]

I like it.
Are there QSOs with Europe on such an antenna?

[@k9kj]

Yes... Now we must try Russia USA

[@k9kj]

I contacted RW1A today! SSB!

[@R2DXU]

@@k9kj wow, nice job!

[@whippersnappercc]

Poor NE7DX! Close but no cigar.
What key is that? It looks groovy!

[@k9kj]

Just couldn't hear him. I need new hearing aids! That key is from SQ9KFQ - Poland

[@brucenourish3050]

POTA > tornadoes

[@k9kj]

Indeed!! 🤣

[@LJH08Ralith]

Whats the CW key? still made?

[@k9kj]

SQ9KFQ key. I don't think he does them any more but you can find him on Facebook if you do a search... He is active.

[@LJH08Ralith]

@@k9kj thank you!

[@ehayes5217]

FB de .--/.-/....-/./.-../.--🇺🇸

[@ralphnunn3]

You asked a couple of times if you were too fast. Nah, that's about the speed that I go when I activate - 18 - 20 wpm. DE K7RLN

[@southernexposure123]

A lot of guys go 20 to 25