Parks on the Air (POTA) is supposed to be fun… but myths and bad advice stop a LOT of hams from ever activating.

In this episode, we break down the Top 5 most common POTA myths — and explain why they’re flat-out wrong.

We cover things like:

❌ “You need a perfect setup before you activate”

❌ “You need high power to be successful”

❌ “You need expensive gear”

❌ “If you don’t get a pileup, you’re doing it wrong”

❌ “You have to be an expert to activate POTA”

Spoiler: None of that is true.

POTA rewards getting on the air, not perfection.

Low power works. Simple antennas work. Used gear works.

And no — you don’t need to be an expert to start.

If your radio turns on, your antenna is up, and you’re calling CQ — you’re doing it right.

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