Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Your first Parks on the Air activation can feel intimidating, but starting out can be as simple as setting up and hunting other POTA stations! Join me as I cruise the 20 meter band and pick up park to park contacts.
Logging with SmartLogger: https://smartlogger.app
My Portable Ham Radio Setup:
Yaesu FT-891: dxengineering.pxf.io/Z6ZKJ1
ECO-WORTHY 12V 20Ah Lithium Battery: amzn.to/4r45KJI
Feather Flag Base: amzn.to/3MdepHE
Chameleon 17 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/h6vsvh
42x108 inch Faraday Fabric: amzn.to/3Vt1m9R
Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: amzn.to/3VL5Ir6
SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: amzn.to/3VT1KwG
Heil BM-17 dual headset: Discontinued
Free and bonus content is on my Patreon page. Read my free newsletter and members can view the unedited phone contacts and bonus content from this video. Visit my page on Patreon for details: patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas
I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not necessary, but always appreciated. As they say, KB9VBR is 'good in the book.
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My Parks on the Air setup:
Transceiver: amzn.to/3lmHoei
Battery: amzn.to/3xBGgbv
Tuner: amzn.to/2ZCNM9l
Folding Table: amzn.to/3xFIp5Z
Throw Weight: amzn.to/32QW2nB
Video Production Equipment:
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Lens amzn.to/31mmDrX
Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/3xFVBb4
Microphone: amzn.to/3daoAdq
GoPro: amzn.to/3pkmP30
Music by license:
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Contact Information:
Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me.
#Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #hamradiooutdoors #verticalantenna #hamradiohowto #hamtips #beginnerhamradio
Your first Parks on the Air activation can feel intimidating, but starting out can be as simple as setting up and hunting other POTA stations! Join me as I cruise the 20 meter band and pick up park to park contacts.
Logging with SmartLogger: https://smartlogger.app
My Portable Ham Radio Setup:
Yaesu FT-891: dxengineering.pxf.io/Z6ZKJ1
ECO-WORTHY 12V 20Ah Lithium Battery: amzn.to/4r45KJI
Feather Flag Base: amzn.to/3MdepHE
Chameleon 17 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/h6vsvh
42x108 inch Faraday Fabric: amzn.to/3Vt1m9R
Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: amzn.to/3VL5Ir6
SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: amzn.to/3VT1KwG
Heil BM-17 dual headset: Discontinued
Free and bonus content is on my Patreon page. Read my free newsletter and members can view the unedited phone contacts and bonus content from this video. Visit my page on Patreon for details: patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas
I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not necessary, but always appreciated. As they say, KB9VBR is 'good in the book.
************
Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay.
*************
Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:
paypal.me/kb9vbr
KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas:
jpole-antenna.com
Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas
Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: amzn.to/2kO6LH7
My Parks on the Air setup:
Transceiver: amzn.to/3lmHoei
Battery: amzn.to/3xBGgbv
Tuner: amzn.to/2ZCNM9l
Folding Table: amzn.to/3xFIp5Z
Throw Weight: amzn.to/32QW2nB
Video Production Equipment:
Camera amzn.to/32UaXNX
Lens amzn.to/31mmDrX
Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/3xFVBb4
Microphone: amzn.to/3daoAdq
GoPro: amzn.to/3pkmP30
Music by license:
soundstripe.com
Contact Information:
Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me.
#Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #hamradiooutdoors #verticalantenna #hamradiohowto #hamtips #beginnerhamradio
