
Welcome to Brew & Activate, the podcast where we dive into the fascinating world of Parks on the Air (POTA) every Friday morning! Join us for lively discussions that cover everything you need to know—from gear and antennas to optimal setups. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’ll explore every aspect of outdoor ham radio operations, including those topics that might initially se... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 19 days ago |
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Support Your Parks Weekend: Winter is here—and Brew and Activate is getting you ready. We’re talking the origin story of Support Your Parks, how to plan a safe and efficient winter POTA activation, and then we’re ending with a community challenge:
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Unlock the secrets to crystal-clear audio on portable HF operations in this hands-on live stream. Whether you’re a new activator, a portable contesting enthusiast, or someone asking “why does my audio sound bad?”, we break down what makes good audio ... more
Calling CQ and getting nothing back?
It might not be your radio—it might be the sky.
In this episode of Brew & Activate, we break down ham radio propagation in plain English and explain MUF and LUF like you’re five years old.
No math, no confusi... more
In this live stream, we dive into real-world park activations that didn’t go as planned and walk through practical fixes you can apply on your next POTA outing. We cover gear missteps, propagation surprises, logging glitches, and crowd-friendly setup... more
We’re going live with a special guest: Perry, W1GRD — the mastermind behind pota.news. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where did that park story come from?” or “How did I miss that activation?”… this one’s for you.
We’ll dig into what POTA News a... more
Join me as I dive into low-profile, RF-only self-spotting techniques you can use from the field when you have zero data or cell service. We’ll walk through hands-on demonstrations of several practical methods, including:
Winlink over HF to post a s... more
We'll dive into the most frequently asked POTA questions when activating for the first time with the hope to help you get more proficient in your Activations. Your a Hunter you say? We'll we got you covered too!
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We get into the details and discussion about why you'd want to bring a wire out instead of a vertical when activating or maybe you're the type who prefers the challenge of a loop. I'll get into that and other antenna details this week.
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