Since I got a lot of nice feedback from my last POTA video I decided to record my next activation, this time using the Xiegu X6100 at Park K-1211, Castlewood Canyon State Park.
In this portion, I do the Voice phase of my activation.

EQUIPMENT:
K6ARK 49:1 Balun: https://a.co/d/bPKii82
20 AWG Wire: https://a.co/d/fbQsRqM
3D Printed Winder: https://www.printables.com/model/280834-k6ark-antenna-winder-for-female-bnc-version
Goture GOLDITE Fishing Pole: https://a.co/d/jjieRhF
25′ RG316 BNC Cable: https://a.co/d/dkRq18f
Nylon Fishing Line: https://a.co/d/4tXLq1R
Tent Pegs: https://a.co/d/31RdddP
3D Printed Guy Wire Mount for Fishing Pole: https://www.printables.com/model/280843-antenna-mast-parts-for-goture-goldite-fishing-pole
3D Printed Iambic Key: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2055829
Bioenno Power 6AH Battery: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-6ah-lfp-battery-black-w-pvc-pack
Xiegu X6100: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6100

Recorded on a GoPro Hero 7 Black
Video Edited Using Kdenlive 22.08

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Equipment overview
4:06 (Attempted) Start of activation
10:08 (Actual) Start of Activation

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