My POTA Activation at Silver Springs: Expectation vs. Reality

Ever wonder if every POTA activation goes smoothly? Spoiler alert: this one didn't! Come along as I attempt a Parks on the Air activation from Silver Springs State Park (US-1024). This video documents the hurdles I encountered while trying to get my portable ham radio station up and running. Witness the trials and tribulations of antenna setup (including my specific POTA antenna / ham radio antenna for HF operation) and the lessons learned during this challenging HF operation. If you're curious about How to POTA or just want to see the less glamorous side of setting up a POTA station, this video is for you. Plus, some ham radio tips sprinkled in!