[bars] Bars group POTA Parks on the Air

[Juan Jiménez]

So where exactly will the next POTA be, and when?

73,
K1CPR
Juan


On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM ham operator via bars <bars at w1hh.org> wrote:

> BARS POTA
>
> i am hoping those that have never sone a POTA (parksontheair.com) will
> come by to observe and then for the next POTA they will take part.
>  everyone please. triple check the POTA rules (they are clear and well
> written)
>
> but can BARS officers please approve a W1HH club pota call. so BARS can
> compete again other clubs?
>
>     73  Niece
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>
> On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 10:24 Christopher Lennon <kwaj.speedo at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Ugh!  I have commitments today and tomorrow, but free on Saturday.  We
>> are out of phase!
>>
>> Beyond Saturday does look bad for weather.
>>
>> I work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  For next week the storm heading up
>> the coast is going to spoil Thursday.  What about Friday the 17th?  I have
>> a commitment on Saturday, but Sunday the 19th is open too.
>>
>> I am good to do Great Brook.  I have hit parks all around it because I
>> have been saving it.
>>
>> I am glad that Niece is pushing this, but I don't get the impression from
>> the email thread that there is a lot of enthusiasm.  I think pick a date,
>> and announce it to whomever might be interested.
>>
>> Chris
>> W2BPL
>>
>>
>> Sent from my phone.
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 8:19 AM Paul Pellegrini <k1vk at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> OK Chris –
>>>
>>> I’ve just returned from a trip.  I got on the BARS net last night.  So,
>>> I’m ready to go.  I also have some equipment to add to yours.  The best
>>> time of day this time of year is in the early afternoon to dusk.  It’s
>>> warmer and the bands are more lively then.  I suggest Great Brook Farm
>>> because we can separate if we try to get 2 stations going.
>>>
>>> I’m fine for Thursday and Friday.  No for Saturday.  The next few days
>>> after that look like rain outs.  Give me a call.  Send me an email.
>>> Etc.
>>>
>>> de K1VK - Paul
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 01:12:38 PM EDT, Christopher Lennon via
>>> bars <bars at w1hh.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> I have been thinking the same.
>>>
>>> The Carlisle State Forest has limited parking and a limited area to set
>>> up.  Great Brook and Manning are good options.  I have activated Manning.
>>> I have been saving Great Brook.
>>>
>>> I can do Thursday/Friday weekday activations.  10:00 is good.  This week
>>> I have a dentist appt on Friday.
>>>
>>> Equipment I can bring:
>>> Xiegu G90 20W (CW and Phone) can do FT8 but not very experienced, never
>>> activated with it.
>>> 15 Ah battery
>>> Fox River monopole w 40m coil
>>> (Can do 10-20m plus 40m)
>>> 6m Carbon Fiber Mast can be used with
>>> 20m EFHW
>>> 20/40 m EFHW
>>> 20m dipole
>>> 20m 1/4 monopole wire
>>> 15m 1/4 monopole wire
>>> Rig Expert for tuning
>>> Paddles and straight key.
>>> Coax to connect it all
>>>
>>> Can also bring enthusiasm and 18 WPM Morse.
>>>
>>> Can also bring 2 single band CW QRP rigs with 6Ah battery
>>>
>>> Come on K1VK.  It's time we got in the air together!
>>>
>>> Chris
>>> W2BPL
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my phone.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 10:31 PM ham operator via bars <bars at w1hh.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> hello Bars
>>>
>>> time to start group POTAS
>>>
>>> for all pota  info www.parksontheair.com
>>>
>>> lets make a few plans:
>>> where is the closest parks to the meeting location:
>>> US-4742. - warren manning state forest
>>> US-2435  - great brook farm state park
>>> US-4735. - carisle state forest
>>>
>>> is anyone available to do potas on a weekday
>>> is 10 am good on weekday or weekend
>>>
>>>
>>> the link above will help you understand what you need to bring to the
>>> pota site
>>>
>>> i am going to go check out warren manning
>>> and i will schedule a time and day
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>     73  Niece
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