Interested in amateur radio in the outdoors? Parks on the Air may be just the ticket you are looking for. Topics include:

Module 1: Introduction to the Parks on the Air website
In this module we will take a walk through the POTA website to learn:

• Where to go and how to sign up for Parks on the Air
• How to navigate the site
• Rules and Frequently Asked Questions
• How to use the Map and find parks near you

Module 2: Radios and Batteries
In this module we take a look at some of the more common radios and batteries that are taken portable such as:

• QRP vs. QRO radios
• LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) vs. Lead Acid batteries
• Go Box configurations
• Battery Boxes

Module 3: Antennas and antenna deployment
In this module we take a look at some different types of antennas as well as how to deploy them.

• Vertical Antennas
• Wire Antennas
• Telescopic mast deployment
• Getting a wire antenna into a tree
• Guying ground mounted antennas

Module 4: Activating and Logging
In this module we are ready to activate a park. Come along on a real activation and learn such things as:

• How to call CQ Parks on the Air
• Spotting yourself on the Parks on the Air website
• Logging your contacts
• Uploading your contacts to the Parks on the Air website

Presented by: Mike Dahlhofer, K8MRD