It starts innocently enough...

"I'm just going to try this Parks on the Air thing once."

Then suddenly you're researching antennas at midnight, convincing yourself you need one more battery, planning vacations around park numbers, and explaining to your family why the truck is permanently stocked with radios, coax, and enough gear for a weekend expedition.

Sound familiar?

This week on Brew & Activate, Eric (N1JUR) and Shannon (KC1OHT) take a hilarious trip through the life cycle of a POTA operator—from the nervous first activation to full-blown gear acquisition syndrome, award chasing, burnout, and finally becoming the Elmer who helps the next generation get on the air.

Along the way we'll share real stories, plenty of laughs, practical tips, and probably expose a few habits we've all developed along the way.