Summer Support Your Parks at Pillsbury State Park
A little rain in the forecast—and even a club deep-sea fishing trip happening the same day—wasn’t enough to keep GSARA members away from Pillsbury State Park for the Summer 2026 POTA Support Your Parks Weekend.
Support Your Parks – GSARA Spring Meetup Recap
If there’s one thing we proved this weekend, it’s this: ham radio operators will show up… even when the weather and propagation are both actively trying to ruin the party.
And honestly? That’s exactly what made it awesome.
I created a new POTA park and activated it.
Many of us long for the days when many parks had not been activated-- ever, by anyone— and some of us wish we could have our names listed as the first person to activate a park. It wasn’t that long ago.
Winter Hiking and Ham Radio Adventures: Summiting PAC Monadnock
There’s something magical about winter hikes—the crisp air, the serene landscapes blanketed in snow, and the camaraderie of good friends. Recently, I had the pleasure of embarking on a winter adventure up Mount Monadnock at Miller State Park with my buddies Keith and Eric. Our goal? To enjoy the great outdoors and activate both the SOTA (Summits on the Air) and POTA (Parks on the Air) programs while connecting with fellow ham radio enthusiasts.