Six Contacts and a New Friend at Brenton Point State Park (US-2870) by Mark (KB2PIZ) After finishing a relaxing weekend in Newport, RI, my wife wanted to have lunch at Brenton...
KB2PIZ: A Rough Start Turns Into an Easy POTA Activation by Mark (KB2PIZ) On August 5, 2026, I had about 3 hours in the morning before I had to...
The Battle of the Bands: Activation of Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area US-10954 by Mark (KB2PIZ) My work took me to Saint Louis for 5 nights, and our hotel was right next...
A Wet POTA Experiment: Hunting, Calling CQ, and Changing Modes by Mark KB2PIZ I have always wondered about how long I should stick with a given band/mode when activating...
KB2PIZ: A Driftless Forest Activation at Tapley Woods by Mark (KB2PIZ) On the drive to Chicago from Dubuque, Iowa, the kids wanted to stop and ride horses!...
KB2PIZ: A Detour to the Mines of Spain – Field Radio Between Chaperone Duties by Mark (KB2PIZ) My job took me to Dubuque, Iowa, for a week. I was with three high school...
QRP in the Spirit of POTA at Marugame Castle by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) Golden week in Japan is a 5 or so-day stretch of holidays to give the hard-working...
4 Hours, 7 Contacts: When POTA Doesn’t Go as Planned (Kochi Castle, Japan) by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife had a 5-hour meeting in Kochi, Japan. I was fully supportive! I had 5...
Cherry Blossoms and POTA at Kimbuchi Forest Park (JP-1649) by Mark (Mark KBKZ/JJ5GVY) The first week in April is truly a magical time in Japan. The weather is...
Mark Activates Kimbuchi Forest Prefectural Park by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) One of the things that we have to do every time we come back to Japan...
KB2PIZ: Activating Jamaica Bay Wildlife State Wildlife Area (US-8082) by Mark (KB2PIZ) The day started out as a normal, busy day with housework. Nothing special until my wife...
KB2PIZ: Pairing the SGC 2020 and CHA LEFS 4010 at Fort Boggy State Park by Mark (KB2PIZ) After the snowstorm on the 26th of January, my work took me up the road to...
Two Marks POTA at W. Goodrich Jones State Park! by Mark (KB2PIZ) Every year, when I go to Houston for a conference, I manage to squeeze in an...