CE7ET: Mini POTA DXpedition to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) CL-0105 / 3G0YT
by César (CE7ET) July 7–11, 2026 I arrived at Mataveri Airport around 1:00 PM after a five-hour flight from...
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DF7CW: Field Testing the IC-705 and SOTAmāt in Märkische Schweiz (DE-0083) Before a Swedish Trail Adventure
by Nils (DF7CW) Hi, Thomas and the QRPer community! Nils (DF7CW) here from Berlin, Germany. I’ve been a licensed...
Roman History, a Family Day Out, and a CW ATNO: A Travelogue & POTA Activation in Melrose, Scotland
by Thomas (K4SWL) One of the greatest joys of spending an extended period of time in southeastern Scotland this...
The best-laid plans *do* work out, after you pivot a few times
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DB4REB: I Almost Stayed Home… Then I Worked West Malaysia with 8 Watts
by Ralf (DB4REB) There are days when getting on the air feels effortless. And then there are days like...
KV4AN: Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge Activation
By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Lake Guntersville State Park (US-1044) is an Alabama State Park located in Marshall County in...
Along the East Lothian Coast: A Barns Ness POTA Adventure & Travelogue
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after completing an activation at Berwick Castle and Castle Vale Historic...
Boundary Bay POTA: A CW Friendship, the PERformer Antenna, and a Custom Paddle
by Scott (VA3EKR) One of my very favorite things about the hobby is when you get to finally meet...
News: Olivia Digital Modes on HF
Greetings Olivia and digital mode operators, GREAT NEWS! WEBSITE UPDATE! Here are the big three new features: Live Olivia...
The best laid plans don’t always work out
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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!...
Park Bench POTA with the Elecraft AX4: A Beautiful Morning at Castle Vale Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, my family and I planned to spend the day exploring the...
The fourth try is the charm!
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W2TEF: A POTAcycle Rove Through the Appalachians
by Todd (W2TEF) Last week, I went from NJ to NC to meet my son and ride back together...
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...
WD9GCO: Paul & Sher & Lego & Eric & POTA and Other Four-Letter Words
by Paul (WD9GCO) Allow me to set the scene. This happened a few years back: Sheri: “I’ve started watching...
Mercury: A New Open-Source HF Modem Set to Transform Digital Amateur Radio Communications
The HERMES Project introduces Mercury, a fully open-source HF modem designed to deliver reliable, adaptive digital communications for amateur...
The New KM4CFT Mini Mic Kit
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT), who writes: I am pleased to announce the release of the new KM4CFT Mini...
CQ from Lindisfarne: A Holy Island POTA Activation & Travelogue
by Thomas (K4SWL/M5SWL) On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, my wife, daughters, and I took the advice of just about...
VA3EKR: Algonquin 2026 Trip — SOTA, POTA, and Field Day!
by Scott (VA3EKR) A three-day radio outing in the Algonquin area, June 26–28, 2026: three SOTA summit activations, ARRL...
G7LFC: Activating Jubilee Tower Historic Site (GB-3261)
by Derek (G7LFC) Living in the North West of England, I am surrounded by great places to visit and...
A Father’s Day & Birthday POTA Activation at Flagstaff Park (GB-4364)
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Sunday, June 21, 2026, I woke to one of those beautiful mornings that makes you...
VU3GLJ: A Thoughtfully Equipped QRP Field Backpack
Many thanks to Bharath M. Palavalli (VU3GLJ), who shares the following post, originally published on his website: Preparing a...
EI3LH: The Joy of a “Failed” Activation
Before we get to Ian’s excellent post, a quick note from Thomas: I’ve been editing a number of my...
Siccar Point: A POTA Activation at the Birthplace of Deep Time
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, June 20, 2026, my wife and I decided to spend the day exploring one...