Fireside CW POTA Activation | West Coast Propagation and Noise Battle | CW Copy Practice with QRM

After a beautiful hike and activation earlier in the day, we decided to enjoy the outdoors a little more with a campsite fireside POTA. It was a perfect way to end the day even though we had to battle a giant noise MONSTER👹. Thankfully the west coast was still awake, super active, and very patient. 73, Michael N4FFF es Becky N4BKY ♨️ Want to Support Us? https://buymeacoffee.com/hamradioduo 📍 WHERE ARE WE: Monte Sano State Park https://www.alapark.com/parks/monte-s... POTA Information : US-1048 https://pota.app/#/park/US-1048 ⚙️ OUR GEAR (featured in this video): ICOM 7300 (our home RIG) https://amzn.to/4eFnW5M Becky’s Putikeeg Straight Key https://amzn.to/3YhXTKX Antenna: Xtenna EFHW https://creatoriq.cc/3BVLIw7 POTA20 Mast https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-po... Mast Holder / ground spike https://amzn.to/4gUF6Op Kelty Low Loveseat 2 Person Camping Chair https://amzn.to/4dFImul Silicone Cable Ties https://amzn.to/3Nkz4sX Cheap Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3ZXFgPd DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Vlogging Camera https://amzn.to/3Y2wJaO Polo by Ham2k https://polo.ham2k.com/ 📒Contacts - Thank you everyone! K5OGR NB70 N7XJ W7DZ K7IOL VE7HI KD6VGB K6PB KN7U W1WC KE6IVR 🗲 Activation Summary: Operator Call Sign: N4BKY Park Reference: US-1048 Start Time (UTC): 2024-11-10 02:53:51 End Time (UTC): 2024-11-10 03:31:41 Duration: 0:37:50 Top Contacts by Distance -------------------------- VE7HI (Ken B.) - BC, Canada - 2080 miles W7DZ (TIMOTHY R) - WA, United States - 2020 miles ⚙️ OTHER GEAR WE USE: RIG : QCX mini https://qrp-labs.com/qcxmini.html INIU Power Bank USB-C PD Capable https://amzn.to/3TYwVXF 12V USB-C PD to Barrel Plug Trigger Cable https://amzn.to/3TYwCvZ Mike’s Favorite Metal Paddle (Putikeeg) https://amzn.to/3zIIfAo EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus Portable Power Station https://amzn.to/4hKzzuq Naturehike FT07 Ultralight Camping Table, 1.6 LBS Portable https://amzn.to/3ZXQNOb ✔️SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNELS: Ham Radio Duo    / @hamradioduo   Home is Where Your Honey Is - RV Camping adventures    / @homeiswhereyourhoneyis   🌍 Our Website https://www.hamradioduo.com ✔️OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNELS / CW FRIENDS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT W4EMB Ed es AA4SB Shantel    / @w4emb   KQ3Q : Lidi    / @kq3q   KI7QCF : Forrest    / @utahforrest   🍿WATCH NEXT: Getting started with POTA using CW | How-To guide    • Getting started with POTA using CW  |  How...   Should you build a QCX-mini? 🤔 | Becky Builds a QRP CW Radio    • Should you build a QCX-mini? 🤔  |   Becky ...   Morse Code CW in a Browser or Phone !!!    • Morse Code CW in a Browser or Phone with V...   Beach POTA CW Activation | Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, FL | Saltwater Propagation is no joke!    • Beach POTA CW Activation | Topsail Hill Pr...   🎵 Epidemic Sound - Music & SFX in our videos - https://share.epidemicsound.com/e5632d 📌DISCLAIMER: Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links in this description are affiliate links. We'll earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you make a purchase using the link. #hamradio #dx #pota #sota #qrp #morsecode #cw #qrz #sota #rv #rvlife #adventure #camping #travel #travelcouple #licw #skcc #hiking #biking #ICOM