Ham Radio and Parks on the Air (POTA) activations from Oklahoma and beyond. I’m Randy, N5ILQ, a POTA Activator sharing real-world portable ham radio operations from the field. On this channel you’ll find CW and SSB QSOs, POTA activations, antenna and radio setups, and honest looks at operating portable in POTA parks. Whether you’re new to ham radio or an experienced POTA hunter or activator, this channel shows what it’s really like to get on the air from the park. Every POTA Day is a Great Day! Thanks for watching—please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and I’ll see you on the air.
Recent Videos
DX Code of Conduct | Rule #8 📡 Listen First
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James, NT4K | Starts the Activation Right 🔥 First POTA QSO
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Alejandro, XE1EE | Mexico DX with a Vintage Tape Measure Dipole
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👉 “CW POTA Contact with KJ9X | Century Club Operator 🔥”
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POTA Setup at US-7689 🌤️ Calm Before the Storm ⚡ | New LoggerTest!
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Mallory, KD5ZZU | Starting Off Right ⚡ First QSO of the Activation
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Windy POTA Activation! NVIS Saves the Day + Trying out Carrier Wave Logger (US-7689 CW)
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Final QSO of the Rove 📡 | Russ KI5GBQ • 2m Simplex POTA Finish
Mar 30, 2026
Starting Strong! First QSO Logged w/ New Antenna Build | Peter NO2D
Mar 27, 2026
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Field Fail? Make It Work! 💪 | POTA Reality Check
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