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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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”
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”
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”
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