Tonight I did my first dusk then dark POTA spot. I was at Boambee Beach AU-9854 on the Coffs Coast.0730 to 0800 UTC on Sunday 31 May 2026. I ended early as I was chased away by lightning. Boambee Beach sits between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell. 31 May 2026
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