About this episode
In this episode, I share my Amateur Radio journey over the past three and a half weeks since my first Parks On The Air activation in episode 9. I share why I've been "radio silent" when it comes to new podcast episodes for this show during this same period of time. I quickly mentioned TCRS Episode 731 and TrainWithCliff.com.
I've become quite obsessed with Parks On The Air, operating HF portably, and have even set a goal to activate every park in the POTA database for the state of Kentucky. In just three and a half weeks, I've completed 42 POTA activations across 15 different parks and made a total of 1,762 QSOs. You can Follow My POTA Stats By Clicking Here.
In this episode, I walk you through the gear I've purchased for my portable HF operations. Here's a list of equipment mentioned in the episode, with affiliate links included.
Power Related Purchases
Deep Cycle Marine/RV Battery - Lead Acid (not recommended - see Episode 11 for Part 2 of my HF & POTA Gear Haul)
O Ring Terminal to Power Pole Cables - Amazon Link
LiTime 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt - Amazon Link
1 to 4 PowerPole Splitter Cable - Amazon Link
Power Pole Crimper and PowerPole Set - Amazon Link
A 78 Watt Dual PD USB-C and and one USB 3.0 - Amazon Link
Antenna Related Purchases
JPC-12 Vertical Antenna - Amazon Link
Arborist Throw Line Kit - Amazon Link
LDG Electronics Antenna Tuner Interface Cable for Icom Radio - Amazon Link
3ft Coax Jumper Cables - Amazon Link
Ham Sticks - Amazon Link
NMO to 3/8” X24 Mount Adapter for Magnet Mount - Amazon Link
75ft RG8X Cable -
