Today I am at the Never Never State Forest (AU-7739), bordering the World Heritage Listed Dorrigo National Park on the north coast of the state of the New South Wales. The Never Never State Forest is inland from Coffs Harbour and at the foothills of the Dorrigo Plateau and in what’s known as The Promised… Continue reading POTA activation – Never Never State Forest AU-7739 @potaspots #amateurradio #hamradio #parksontheair
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
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
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