Periodically, our Portable Operations Special Interest Group organizes a field trip to a local park. We set up our portable gear, and do a POTA activation. It’s fun to get out and check out our gear, and hang out both on the bands, and with each other. Did I mention that there’s usually food involved?
Parks on the Air®, also known as POTA, is a global initiative for amateur radio enthusiasts. It encourages licensed hams (Amateur Radio) to activate nearby parks and public areas, using portable equipment to operate their radios. This not only promotes emergency preparedness and communication skills but also allows hams to enjoy the great outdoors while pursuing their hobby. You can learn more about POTA at https://parksontheair.com/
2024 PCARS “ParkPeditions”
You are cordially invited to join us and take part in our club’s 2024 “PCARS ParkPeditions”. Several members will be bringing their portable stations, allowing us to operate on multiple bands simultaneously. Come and witness our rigs and antennas – there is no need to bring your own radios, just come and enjoy the experience with us.
- June 11 – Portable Operations SIG 2024 evening “ParkPedition” @ West Branch State Park
- September 7 – In support of OSPOTA event @ West Branch State Park – Special Event Callsign –N8P
- October 19/20 – PCARS “ParkPedition” overnight – TBD
April 2024 PCARS ParkPedition
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April, 2024 Punderson State Park (US-1985) “ParkPedition” |
| On April 20, 2024, K8BF (PCARS) activated Punderson State Park (US-1985) amidst the chilly weather of the day, with temperatures hovering around the low 40s. The conditions resembled a FYAO II, adding an extra element of excitement to the event. |
January 2024 PCARS ParkPedition
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January, 2024 Wingfoot Lake State Park (K-3516) “ParkPedition” |
| K8BF Activated Wingfoot Lake State Park (K-3516), in Mogadore, OH. A considerable number of the PCARS family attended this POTA event, which was both pleasant and cold. |
October 2023 PCARS ParkPedition
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October, 2023 Punderson State Park (K-1985) “ParkPedition” |
| In October, 2023, K8BF Activated Punderson State Park (K-1985), in Newbury, OH. It was a fun time. |
April 2023 PCARS ParkPedition
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April, 2023 Wingfoot Lake “ParkPedition” |
| In April, 2023, we “invaded” Wingfoot Lake State Park (K-3516), in Suffield, OH. The weather could have been better, but it was a fun time. |
January 2023 PCARS ParkPedition
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January, 2023 Lake Milton State Park “ParkPedition” |
| In January, 2023, we activated from the frigid East Shore of Lake Milton State Park (K-3515). |
October 2022 PCARS ParkPedition
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October, 2022 Punderson State Park “ParkPedition” |
| In October, 2022, we activated Punderson State Park (K-1985), in Newbury, OH. |
