Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I dig into an overlooked Parks on the Air (POTA) location near Las Vegas, Nevada and explore why so few ham radio operators activate it—despite its easy access and prime location.
Las Vegas is surrounded by public land, yet this particular POTA park near Las Vegas sees surprisingly low activation numbers. Is it RF noise? Accessibility? Competition with more popular parks? Or is it simply hidden in plain sight?
As a POTA activator, I visit the park, look at the terrain, consider band conditions, and talk through the real-world reasons why this park may be skipped by many operators. If you enjoy POTA activations, ham radio field operations, portable HF radio, or activating parks in challenging RF environments, this video is for you.
Whether you’re new to Parks on the Air, planning a POTA activation near Las Vegas, or just love uncovering underused parks, this video offers insight, strategy, and a fresh perspective on operating portable radio in urban-edge locations.
Support the Travelin' Ham here:
patreon.com/c/KE0VIMTravelinHam
buymeacoffee.com/thetravelinham
Also see affiliate links below. Click a link before any Amazon purchase and I get a commission even if it isn't a product I list. And it's no extra cost to you! Amazon makes more money if you don't!
Map of all of my activation locations on MyMaps:
google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1iEKlKvNlrwZZO1Y1mjNuA0W_DeFu-Vk&usp=sharing
00:00 - Welcome
00:08 - Theme
00:28 - Introduction
02:03 - Heading Into the Park
04:20 - Setup
04:56 - Radioactive!
14:55 - Wrap-up
16:10 - Outro
AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:
Radio Equipment:
Bioenno 9ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4lsyrww
Bioenno 15ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4kWqEqF
Sony ICD-PX470 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder - amzn.to/4mua8zk
Nanuk 909 Case - amzn.to/4jgwB03
Nanuk 910 Case - amzn.to/3Z3wFcl
Digirig DR-891 - amzn.to/4k8CuO1
Lido Suction Cup Mount for Yaesu Mobile Radios - amzn.to/4mwZ9VT
CW Morse Iambic Paddles - amzn.to/3FvcLQP
Arrow II 70cm/2m Yagi Antenna w/out duplexer - amzn.to/3Sl55Ub
Sandbags for antenna tripod - amzn.to/3HdwVzn
Vekkia Headlamp w/ redlight - amzn.to/43sLOFw
Rite in the Rain logbook - amzn.to/4kBAz4B
Heil Sound foot switch - amzn.to/45x5QkG
Nano VNA-H antenna analyzer - amzn.to/4jgVedf
InnoView 15.6 Inch FHD 1080P portable monitor - amzn.to/3Tk7yPf
Recording Equipment:
DJI Wireless Mic System (not what I have, but what I'd get today) - amzn.to/43xRsq3
NEEWER iPhone Cage - amzn.to/4i2OwbL
NEEWER Quick Release Handle - amzn.to/443vdZW
Other Items I Really Love:
National Park Map Coffee Mug - amzn.to/3FCEhMn
"Come to the Park Side" T-shirt - amzn.to/49FO1C4
Music:
"Rusty Nails" - by Got Happy
epidemicsound.com/track/OUORcm6mpd
In this video, I dig into an overlooked Parks on the Air (POTA) location near Las Vegas, Nevada and explore why so few ham radio operators activate it—despite its easy access and prime location.
Las Vegas is surrounded by public land, yet this particular POTA park near Las Vegas sees surprisingly low activation numbers. Is it RF noise? Accessibility? Competition with more popular parks? Or is it simply hidden in plain sight?
As a POTA activator, I visit the park, look at the terrain, consider band conditions, and talk through the real-world reasons why this park may be skipped by many operators. If you enjoy POTA activations, ham radio field operations, portable HF radio, or activating parks in challenging RF environments, this video is for you.
Whether you’re new to Parks on the Air, planning a POTA activation near Las Vegas, or just love uncovering underused parks, this video offers insight, strategy, and a fresh perspective on operating portable radio in urban-edge locations.
Support the Travelin' Ham here:
patreon.com/c/KE0VIMTravelinHam
buymeacoffee.com/thetravelinham
Also see affiliate links below. Click a link before any Amazon purchase and I get a commission even if it isn't a product I list. And it's no extra cost to you! Amazon makes more money if you don't!
Map of all of my activation locations on MyMaps:
google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1iEKlKvNlrwZZO1Y1mjNuA0W_DeFu-Vk&usp=sharing
00:00 - Welcome
00:08 - Theme
00:28 - Introduction
02:03 - Heading Into the Park
04:20 - Setup
04:56 - Radioactive!
14:55 - Wrap-up
16:10 - Outro
AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:
Radio Equipment:
Bioenno 9ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4lsyrww
Bioenno 15ah LiFePO4 - amzn.to/4kWqEqF
Sony ICD-PX470 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder - amzn.to/4mua8zk
Nanuk 909 Case - amzn.to/4jgwB03
Nanuk 910 Case - amzn.to/3Z3wFcl
Digirig DR-891 - amzn.to/4k8CuO1
Lido Suction Cup Mount for Yaesu Mobile Radios - amzn.to/4mwZ9VT
CW Morse Iambic Paddles - amzn.to/3FvcLQP
Arrow II 70cm/2m Yagi Antenna w/out duplexer - amzn.to/3Sl55Ub
Sandbags for antenna tripod - amzn.to/3HdwVzn
Vekkia Headlamp w/ redlight - amzn.to/43sLOFw
Rite in the Rain logbook - amzn.to/4kBAz4B
Heil Sound foot switch - amzn.to/45x5QkG
Nano VNA-H antenna analyzer - amzn.to/4jgVedf
InnoView 15.6 Inch FHD 1080P portable monitor - amzn.to/3Tk7yPf
Recording Equipment:
DJI Wireless Mic System (not what I have, but what I'd get today) - amzn.to/43xRsq3
NEEWER iPhone Cage - amzn.to/4i2OwbL
NEEWER Quick Release Handle - amzn.to/443vdZW
Other Items I Really Love:
National Park Map Coffee Mug - amzn.to/3FCEhMn
"Come to the Park Side" T-shirt - amzn.to/49FO1C4
Music:
"Rusty Nails" - by Got Happy
epidemicsound.com/track/OUORcm6mpd
