KB2PIZ: Three Parks, One Activation, and a Lot of Lessons Learned
by Mark (KB2PIZ) 0 for 3 activations: super fun, and amazing lessons learned in trying to activate North Lake...
Category: Travel
Extraordinary SOTA on Vetter Mountain with N6ARA, KD7DTS, and K6ARK
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, August 22, 2026, I found myself waking up in California, preparing to do something...
Four POTA Activations That Didn’t Go According to Plan
by Thomas (K4SWL) I often talk to people who are getting into POTA and SOTA, and they’ll sometimes tell...
WR7D: A Very Moving POTA Trip
by Ken (WR7D) I previously wrote an article about a trip to Hungary with my daughter, who was working...
One Planted Mast, Two Countries: A Unique POTA Rove Across the Scotland–England Border
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Sunday, July 12, 2026, I woke up knowing exactly the type of POTA activation I...
SOTA, POTA, and Pepper-Assisted Rapid Antenna Removal at Leith Hill
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, July 18, 2026, my friend Nick (M5NCW), his sweet dog Pepper, and I jumped...
N8PEM: A Zippy Paddle Story on Picea Benchmark
by Chris (N8PEM) At Hamvention this year, I ran into Rich, KE4WLE, and got a close look at some...
VU3GLJ: A 5-Watt Field Radio Adventure in India’s Bananthimari State Forest
Many thanks to Bharath M. Palavalli (VU3GLJ), who shares the following post, originally published on his website: Yet another accidental...
A Much Lighter Backpack: Activating Dirrington Great Law (GM/SS-225)
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Friday, July 10, 2026, I woke up fairly early, had breakfast, and packed my Savotta...
KI6CR: Two Swiss Summits – SOTA Activations at Schilthorn and Burgfeldstand (Part 2)
by Chris (KI6CR) What a beautiful week for radio in the Alps! My family and I were taking one...
From Alnwick to the Airwaves: Activating Ros Castle (G/SB-009) with the KH1!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, my family visited one of our favorite places in Northumberland: Alnwick....
KI6CR: Two Swiss Summits – SOTA Activations at Schilthorn and Burgfeldstand (Part 1)
by Chris (KI6CR) What a beautiful week for radio in the Alps! My family and I were taking one...
Eight Parks, One Missing Mast, and the Midnight Sun: A CW-Only POTA Trek Along Sweden’s Kungsleden
by Nils (DF7CW) Greetings to the whole QRPer community — and especially to you, Thomas! My name is Nils,...
A Brilliant Morning of QRP with Gavin (GM0WDD) at John Muir Country Park near Dunbar, Scotland
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, July 6, 2026, I left our cottage that morning and drove to John Muir...
Sofas on the Air: Good Radio, Great Conversations, and a Memorable Weekend!
by Thomas (K4SWL) This past weekend, I had the amazing honor of being invited to the Los Angeles area...
VA3EKR: POTA with Jenna and Gunner at the Sandy State Fish Hatchery
by Scott (VA3EKR) As part of a work trip to Portland, Oregon, I also wanted to do a POTA...
With Marconi at the Cape: A POTA Activation at Cape Cod
by Tom (N2XTO) My POTA activities have been infrequent in recent months — because of work and family demands,...
Travelogue: Gusty Winds, Fickle Bands, and Stunning Views in Tay Forest Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Thursday, July 2, 2026, my family and I set off on an overnight trip that...
W8TMI: QRP Along the North Shore of Lake Superior
by Tim (W8TMI) When it comes to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I am what you might call a frequent flyer....
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...
Meeting Friends on the Summit: A Special SOTA Activation at North Berwick Law
by Thomas (K4SWL) Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, was a very special day during our trip to the UK. Before...
KK6IK: Summer Mornings, Iced Coffee & QRP
By Scott Nacey (KK6IK) JULY 2026 Recently I’ve heard people asking what they can do with an Elecraft KH1...
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...
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...
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...