Generic sign Since getting into POTA I’ve had a lot of fun combining my interests in nature, radio and computers. I’ve also had a few snags, literally. I’ve had my wires do battle with drones, kites, fishing rods and over-sized RVs with way more on top than they should have (like bikes). So, what’s the… Continue reading Safety signage for wire antennas when doing POTA
I was at AU-8912 Woopi Back State Beach, north of Coffs Harbour on Saturday, 17 January 2025. I started on FT8 on 15 meters and then went to phone on 40 metres. 18 January 2025
Today I am basking in the spring sun by the Nambucca River, between Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie on the east coast of Australia. This is the first POTA activation of this river (AU-10470 - Nambucca National Wild and Scenic River) which runs from the mountains to the sea (Source: Wikipedia). Today is my first… Continue reading Inaugural #POTA activation at Nambucca River AU-10470
This afternoon (UTC 0430 - 0630), I will be doing a POTA activation out of Moonee State Beach, north of Coffs Harbour on the north coast of NSW. This is AU-8909 and I will be on 40 and 15 metres, posting my spots on ParksNPeaks and POTA.app. I am in the park on the beach… Continue reading POTA, Moonee State Beach, AU-8909, 16 August 2025