On Saturday April 18th, an immense Solar Coronal hole was pointed directly at earth. HF Conditions Suffered. Members still got out the weather being genuinely fine. Here are their briefings N6BLU: The absolute toughest conditions were had at the beginning of the clubs POTA today. Never has it taken so long to get that firstContinue reading “Amateur Radio Day POTA Haul”
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CCRC Parks on the Air Updates
OK we have some clarifications and updates before Saturday April 18th POTA and World Amateur Radio Day. So far we have 5 operators at 5 locations that will be on the air between Noon and 5PM. Gary McElroy N6BLU will be at Bullards Beach SP in the vicinity of the Gazebo and will be operatingContinue reading “CCRC Parks on the Air Updates”
World Amateur Radio Day
2026 World Amateur Radio Day is April Saturday, April 18 Come find us in the Parks! Club Members: Contact / Register with Gary N6BLU to activate a park of your own. https://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day What: Ham Radio Open House for World Amateur Radio Day 2026 Who: All amateur radio operators worldwide When: WARD is Saturday, April 18,Continue reading “World Amateur Radio Day”
CCRC Parks On the Air Day
On April 18, 2026, from 1200 to 1700 local time, the Coos Radio Club will activate multiple parks in Coos County using the callsign K7CCH. Amateur radio operators will set up portable stations in designated parks, aiming for a minimum of 10 contacts to log in the POTA system for awards. More details to follow.
Anatomy of a P.O.T.A. Rove
On Jan 11, 2026, Gary (N6BLU) and John (KK6GUK) set out to achieve a rare Parks On The Air goal by attempting a 30-park rove. The Lion award is granted to anyone who activates 30 parks during one UTC Day. Activators only get the tier award for the number or parks activated during a UTCContinue reading “Anatomy of a P.O.T.A. Rove”
Spring Tune UP
Thanks to John K6GUK and Gary N6BLU, my QRP POTA rig finally stands a chance. What I learned in a couple of hours at the park with them is huge. Fellows, you’re amazing. I sponged up a bunch of pearls, so here’s the gratitude list. I loved seeing the MFJ antenna analyzer in action. ThisContinue reading “Spring Tune UP”
Summer POTA Journal
By John KK6GUK Hello, Coos County Hams. I’m writing to share a little bit of my recent experiences with “Parks on the Air.” POTA & 1st Park Activations For some of the new hams in the club, congratulations on joining this awesome hobby. I’ve been a ham since 2013, and in May 2024, I finallyContinue reading “Summer POTA Journal”
POTA Page Update
Sunday afternoon at Bullards Beach State Park Gary N6BLU and John KK6GUK inhabited a picnic table with a radio and a couple of antennas. What’s worth noting is that John has been very busy interfacing the POTA powers that establish listed parks. He’s had two added in Coos County just this year. Anyway, those areContinue reading “POTA Page Update”
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