Ep. 1: Things I Learned From My First POTA Activation

Government Shutdowns, Ham Radio News & Hamfests | HRHQ Podcast S1E1

In this first episode of the Ham Radio HQ Podcast, I sit down with Jereme (K5TXY) to talk about some big topics shaking up the ham radio world — including how the U.S. government shutdown affects the FCC, National Park Service, and your favorite ham radio activities like Parks on the Air (POTA). We also chat about: 🏕️ Jereme’s upcoming POTA activation at Galveston Island State Park 🎫 My plans to attend S.P.A.R.K.-Con / ARRL Midwest Convention in Sedalia, Missouri ⛺ Camping adventures at Knob Noster State Park 📻 The latest ham radio news, gear, and hobby updates 💬 A few fun off-topic tangents along the way Whether you’re a new operator or a long-time ham, tune in and hang out with us as we kick off the Ham Radio HQ Podcast — your source for amateur radio stories, news, and real-world ham radio life. 👉 Subscribe for more weekly episodes, ham radio discussions, and updates from the field! ⬇️FOLLOW ME ON OTHER PLATFORMS⬇️🌎My Blog: https://ki5ire.weebly.com🎥Subscribe for More Content: youtube.com/@HamRadioHQ2🌎KI5IRE Ham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamRadioHQ📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HamRadioHQ/📡X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/KI5IRE📡Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ki5ire-ham-radio📡Join the KI5IRE Ham Radio Discord: https://discord.gg/mpqnu58eJz

Ep. 2: KH6WI's Portable Amateur Radio Satellite Setup

#hamradio #satellite #KH6WI I met up with Eric, KH6WI, at Cowan Lake State Park during Dayton Hamvention and he showed me his setup for working ham radio satellites while portable and while doing amateur satellite roves.

Ep. 1: Things I Learned From My First POTA Activation

I recently completed my first POTA (Parks On The Air) activation Jereme – K5TXY, at Fort Parker State Park (K-3010) in Mexia, TX. In this video, I talk about some of the things I learned during my first Parks On The Air (POTA) activation with my friend and share some tips on how to make your POTA activation easy and more stress free! I learned some things about planning ahead, operating and some things you might want to consider bringing! Check out the video, and see what lessons I learned from my first Parks On The Air activation. 73, KI5IRE! YouTube Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/21Gx84E3FE0 [https://youtu.be/21Gx84E3FE0]