010 - HF & POTA Gear Haul 2024 - Part 1
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 3/8β X24 Mount Adapter for Magnet Mount - Amazon Link
- 75ft RG8X Cable - Amazon Link
- Nano VNA to check SWR - (not recommended - see Episode 11 for Part 2 of my HF & POTA Gear Haul) - Amazon Link
- Some SO-239 to SMA Male adapter - Amazon Link
Misc Purchases
- A Fold up Canopy 10ft by 10ft - Amazon Link
- 4Γ 10-pound canopy weights - Amazon Link
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! In episode 11, I'll share how selling my 1974 Volkswagen Beetle provided me with a $9,000 budget for radio gear, and I'll walk you through all the exciting purchases I've made with some of those funds.