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+title: "First POTA activation"
+type: post
+author: micha
+date: 2022-05-30T15:00:00+02:00
+tags:
+ - Ham Radio
+ - POTA
+url: /first-pota-activation/
+---
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+Last weekend I was able to succesfully activate [Waldheide Recreation Park DA-0221](https://pota.app/#/park/DA-0221). This was my first POTA activation and also the first time this specific park has been activated. The following was my gear during the portable operation:
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+ * Yaesu FT-817
+ * 3300mAh 3s LiPo battery
+ * modified mic with built in voice keyer (BX-184)
+ * self made 1/4 wave vertical antenna for 20m
+ * 7m Spiderbeam mini mast
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+It took me 2,5h during suboptimal conditions to work the needed 10 stations with 5W in SSB. The following map shows the stations I was able to work:
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+![image](/img/da-0221-map.png)
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+This was my QTH this day:
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+![image](/img/da-0221-1.jpg)
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+![image](/img/da-0221-2.jpg)
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+I even had some guests during my activation:
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+![image](/img/da-0221-3.jpg)