POTA

All Aboard MSC Seashore
All Aboard MSC Seashore

It’s finally Cruise Day! So let’s get aboard MSC Seashore and talk about how “Operation POTA Cruise” went after all the preparations.

Cruise Day Approaches
Cruise Day Approaches

Cruise embarkation day is fast approaching! So let us talk about the plan, assuming no issues are encountered with MSC Cruises.

Cruise Plan Update
Cruise Plan Update

Getting closer to “Cruise Day” and plans are proceeding on schedule. Itinerary changed and visitor operating permissions obtained.

The Planning Proceeds
The Planning Proceeds

Steps are proceeding in preparation of our cruise later this summer. Visitor license applications have been filed and already have one back.

Two of my Favorite Things
Two of my Favorite Things

To of my favorite activities to relax and enjoy are sailing on a cruise ship and operating ham radio. So it’s only logical to try joining them together.

After Action: First POTA Activation
After Action: First POTA Activation

Now finally with a full portable operational radio setup I got the opportunity to head out to one of the local registered POTA parks to do my first activation.

Parks On The Air
Parks On The Air

Like for many ham operators, POTA is a great way to practice our skills as radio operators. For me this is no exception.