PCARS “ParkPeditions”

Periodically, our Portable Operations Special Interest Group organizes a field trip to a local park. We set up our portable gear, and do a POTA activation. It’s fun to get out and check out our gear, and hang out both on the bands, and with each other. Did I mention that there’s usually food involved?

Parks on the Air®, also known as POTA, is a global initiative for amateur radio enthusiasts. It encourages licensed hams (Amateur Radio) to activate nearby parks and public areas, using portable equipment to operate their radios. This not only promotes emergency preparedness and communication skills but also allows hams to enjoy the great outdoors while pursuing their hobby. You can learn more about POTA at https://parksontheair.com/

2025 PCARS “ParkPeditions”

Wingfoot Lake “ParkPedition” – Jan 18, 2025

What: Support Your Parks Weekend
When: Jan, 18 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Oak Tree Shelter, at Wingfoot Lake State Park K-3516
Address: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd. Magadore, OH 44260
Pavilion Location: Google map link 2J9Q+M6H Suffield, Ohio (First parking lot on your left immediately after you enter the park) Grid coordinates 41.01920264909266, -81.36188658017763

Come out and help K8BF activate Wingfoot Lake State park. Whether you’re a seasoned POTA activator, this is your first attempt, or you want to learn more about portable operations this will be a fun gathering. There are several trees to hang our antenna, and there is plenty of open grass if you have a vertical or mast you’d like to put up. The parking lot is right next to the pavilion.

2024 PCARS “ParkPeditions”

You are cordially invited to join us and take part in our club’s 2024 “PCARS ParkPeditions”. Several members will be bringing their portable stations, allowing us to operate on multiple bands simultaneously. Come and witness our rigs and antennas – there is no need to bring your own radios, just come and enjoy the experience with us.

July 2024 PCARS ParkPedition

July 27, 2024 Multi-Club POTA Event

Clubs that participated in the Northeast Ohio Multi-Club POTA Event:

PCARS activated from the Harry Meshel Picnic Area on the east side of Lake Milton State Park. SARA activated tfrom he East Boat Launch Shelter at 5998 Gilbert Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 in West Branch State Park. CFARC activated from the Church in the Valley at 2241 Everett Rd, Peninsula, OH.

April 2024 PCARS ParkPedition

	April, 2024 Punderson State Park (US-1985) “ParkPedition”
	On April 20, 2024, K8BF (PCARS) activated Punderson State Park (US-1985) amidst the chilly weather of the day, with temperatures hovering around the low 40s. The conditions resembled a FYAO II, adding an extra element of excitement to the event.

January 2024 PCARS ParkPedition

	January, 2024 Wingfoot Lake State Park (K-3516) “ParkPedition”
	K8BF Activated Wingfoot Lake State Park (K-3516), in Mogadore, OH. A considerable number of the PCARS family attended this POTA event, which was both pleasant and cold.

October 2023 PCARS ParkPedition

	October, 2023 Punderson State Park (K-1985) “ParkPedition”
	In October, 2023, K8BF Activated Punderson State Park (K-1985), in Newbury, OH. It was a fun time.

April 2023 PCARS ParkPedition

	April, 2023 Wingfoot Lake “ParkPedition”
	In April, 2023, we “invaded” Wingfoot Lake State Park (K-3516), in Suffield, OH. The weather could have been better, but it was a fun time.