Morse Code Lakeside POTA with the CFT1 QRP Radio

Contact from 5k miles away with 5 watts! We couldn't resist a new to us POTA park on our way home from a family trip to the beach. Frank Jackson State Park was an amazing stop which turned into a really fun double POTA activation. Join us as we explore a little, show how we setup, and get some amazing contacts .... including HUNGARY, 5K+ miles away on just 5 watts of power. This is Part 1 - Becky's straight key activation and Mike's will be in Part 2. 73, Michael N4FFF es Becky N4BKY ♨️ Want to Support Us? https://buymeacoffee.com/hamradioduo 📍 WHERE ARE WE: Frank Jackson State Park US-1041 https://pota.app/#/park/US-1041 Activation Date: 3-12-25 ⚙️ OUR RADIO GEAR (featured in this video): CFT1 5-Band CW Field Transceiver https://hamgadgets.com/cft1-by-km4cft... Antenna - K6ARK EFHW https://amzn.to/4hTtQ47 INIU Power Bank USB-C PD Capable https://amzn.to/3TYwVXF 12V USB-C PD to Barrel Plug Trigger Cable https://amzn.to/3TYwCvZ Becky’s Putikeeg Straight Key https://amzn.to/3YhXTKX POTA20 Mast https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-po... Mast Holder / ground spike https://amzn.to/4gUF6Op ⚙️ OTHER GEAR (featured in this video): DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Vlogging Camera https://amzn.to/3Y2wJaO DJI Mic2, Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/4baQ7Zy Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3ZXFgPd Silicone Cable Ties https://amzn.to/3Nkz4sX 📒Contacts - Thank you everyone! 1. NS1C FL 2. K3SLH PA 3. KG4EXY VA 4. HA9RE DX - 5343 miles away 5. K5COL IA 6. WK3E PA 7. N4WN FL 8. WI0S MN 9. KQ3Q FL 10. WA2OUZ NY 11. W5KEB AR 12. W2RAL NY 13. K5JJD PA Trip Report POTA Activation Report ===================== Operator: N4BKY Start Time (UTC): Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:43:15 UTC End Time (UTC): Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:05:43 UTC Duration: 0h 22m Time to Activate: 16m 43s Total QSOs: 13 ⚙️ OTHER GEAR WE USE: ICOM 7300 (our home RIG) https://amzn.to/4eFnW5M Mike’s Favorite Metal Paddle (Putikeeg) https://amzn.to/40utICB ✔️SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNELS: Ham Radio Duo    / @hamradioduo   Home is Where Your Honey Is - RV Camping adventures    / @homeiswhereyourhoneyis   🌍 Our Website https://www.hamradioduo.com 🍿WATCH NEXT: Step-By-Step Guide to Learning CW Morse Code | Specific steps, tips, and our journey!    • Step-By-Step Guide to Learning CW Morse Co...   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...   🎵 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 #cw #pota #sota #qrp #morsecode #qrz #sota #rv #rvlife #adventure #camping #travel #travelcouple #licw #skcc #hiking #biking #ICOM