I drove over to Norristown Farm State Park (US-4363, KFF-4363) for a quick activation. The bands weren’t very “QRP-friendly,” but I made the required 10 contacts plus another half-dozen for good measure.
I went with my usual setup: TR-35 (5 watts, CW) and my 12-foot loaded whip. After getting things setup, I tuned around the 40M band and heard Greg WA3GM booming in. Greg was operating from a POTA gathering at Evansburg State Park (US-1351). Since we were only about five miles apart, it was an easy park-to-park contact.
After making 13 contacts on 40M, I moved up to 30M. My only QSO there was with W3WJ who was operating from Tyler State Park (US-1430, KFF-1430) about 20 miles away (as the crow flies). Our signals weren’t very strong, but we completed the park-to-park contact.
I finished up with 16 contacts, three of which were park-to-park. I made all but one of them on 40M.
Since I wasn’t too far away, I stopped by Evansburg State Park on my way home. The POTA gathering, sponsored by the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club (PAARC), was easy to find. The plethora of antennas was a dead giveaway. There were quite a few local hams there, and a good time was being had by all. After saying hello to WA3GM, KB3SBC, and a few others, I continued on my way home.
We’re finally getting some warm weather here in southeastern Pennsylvania, so it was a nice morning to be out in the parks.
72, Craig WB3GCK
I saw your spot on POTA but couldn’t hear you. Maybe next time.
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Thanks for listening for me. The bands were a little rough this morning.
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great to work you and to see you today up at Evansburg.
I managed to get 85 Q’s but the bands were rough
Greg WA3GM
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Great to hear/see you again, Greg. 73, Craig WB3GCK
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