I’ve written before of my love for POTA - Parks on the air. I saw this article on Q5 magazine today and it’s a good overview of the pursuit. 13 May 2026
Category: pota
A way to transport your poles and masts for #pota #amateurradio #hamradio
I do a bit of POTA and take some masts out with me (and yes I am getting some shorter telescopic poles soon). But in the meantime, I spent AUD30 (USD20) at Bunnings on this umbrella cover (special order, home delivered) for my three poles, ropes and guy wires. Perfect! It makes carrying them on… Continue reading A way to transport your poles and masts for #pota #amateurradio #hamradio
#POTA activation – (two for) – Tuckers Knob State Forest (AU-7738) and Never Never River (AU-11192), @potaspots #hamradio #amateur radio
On Sunday 10 May 2026, between 0300 and 0500 I am activating Tuckers Knob State Forest (AU-7738) and Never Never River (AU-11192) on the New South Wales north coast at the foot of Dorrigo National Park. Both spots are 'famous' for the Promised Land swimming hole - which is said to be one of the… Continue reading #POTA activation – (two for) – Tuckers Knob State Forest (AU-7738) and Never Never River (AU-11192), @potaspots #hamradio #amateur radio
#POTA two-for activation – AU-2096 Bongil Bongil National Park and AU-11194 Mylestom State Beach @potaspots #hamradio #amateurradio
Hello, today Saturday between 0115 and 0315 UTC, I will activate AU-2096 Bongil Bongil National Park and AU-11194 Mylestom State Beach on the east coast of New South Wales between Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads. I have activated both before but not successfully due to atmospheric conditions. I will be on 15 and 40 metres… Continue reading #POTA two-for activation – AU-2096 Bongil Bongil National Park and AU-11194 Mylestom State Beach @potaspots #hamradio #amateurradio