Hikin' n' Hammin'

This is a presentation that I gave in February 2023 to my old club, the Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County in Georgia covering both Summits on the Air #SOTA and Parks on the Air #POTA and how to get involved. Link to slides: https://is.gd/UowMno Presentation slides begin at #777 Other links: SOTA: https://www.sota.org.uk/ POTA: https://pota.app Richard, N1RBD: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZTzmKFwGPFpWRPgCuRYTdQ Metro Atlanta Ham Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4bYWiaKL-xMzfiIcf88xxw Joe Domaleski, KI4ASK: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZTXGguytWGGJi8KWzPaF3Q

Parks on the Air has announced that the U.S. parks list will be open for expansion starting around December 1st, 2023!

While on a business trip to New Mexico, I got to activate K-0462 Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and K-0458 Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. Come along for a look at both!

Video editing Oktoberfest Break

Scenes from our time at the 2023 Huntsville Hamfest. Special thanks to all of the volunteers that make the Huntsville Hamfest possible!

Still getting the new shack set up...

The Friday before the 2023 Hamfest marked the beginning of the great gathering of HamTubers and Amatuer Radio friends at Monte Sano State Park.

A quick interview with ARDC at their booth at the 2023 Huntsville Hamfest. If you're interested in the advancement of digital communications, be sure to check them out. The mission of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote Amateur Radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication technology.

Since we hams like to help each other out, especially with "Ham-Made" products, here's Part 2 of taste testing Grady's (W4GLE) products. This time, it's his "Alabama Cowboy Candy" jalapenos. Grady can be reached at: w4gle35555@gmail.com All products taste tested in the videos were purchased by me and there was no paid endorsement. I'm just helping out a fellow ham.

We had a great time at the Huntsville Hamfest and channel update.

Tank Radio gives us a Taste Test of Sweet Jalapeno BBQ Sauce made by Grady - W4GLE at Monte Sano State Park. Cullman Hamfest 2023: https://youtu.be/0wwR-2-orUQ

Sights and Sounds of the Cullman Amateur Radio Club Hamfest in Cullman, Alabama, July 22nd, 2023. Links: Cullman ARC: https://cullmanarc.com/ Fat Cat Parts: https://fatcat.parts/ There are no paid endorsements in this video.

The 2022 Shelby (NC) Hamfest from Pink's point of view. All footage and photos were recorded by Pink (KQ4CRY).

How I installed a Yaesu FTM-500D in my 2023 Toyota 4Runner. I'm not saying it's "the" way, it's just "a" way. Plus, my thoughts on the FTM-500D after using it for a few weeks. Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is a promotional item nor did I receive any compensation or complementary of any items depicted, much to the chagrin of my bank account. I don't even have Amazon affiliate links. Links: FTM-500D: https://is.gd/Wq5fCW Comet CA-2X4SR: https://is.gd/zzjkEm Lido Mount: https://is.gd/FP0ztR Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack: https://is.gd/X3DMlz ICS Dash Mount: https://is.gd/iLy6Ec Cali Raised Interior Molle Panels: https://is.gd/WINC1x Data cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RZNGQ5 Mending plates: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097ZD52CZ

Quick QSO with Vern on 20M as he activated K-3512

So I learned a few things while doing a POTA activation of K-0955 Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, NM. Plus, a little bit of a channel update.

This is who we are! Grab your pack and your radio and come along with us as we have fun on the trail and on the Amateur Radio airwaves.

Parks on the Air activation of K-2971 Reelfoot Lake State Park and K-3960 Reelfoot State Wildlife Area in Northwest Tennessee.

I went back to my hometown for Thanksgiving to visit family and friends and took some time to show you some of the sights and sounds of a small town in West Tennessee. And of course, to do a Parks on the Air activation. Hatchie NWR: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/hatchie Delta Heritage Center: https://www.westtnheritage.com The Mindfield: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/billy-tripps-mindfield

Parks on the Air activation of Spirit Creek Educational State Forest near Augusta, GA.