Tackling my first solo parks on the air activation at Galveston Island State Park using CW.
Setting up at the park by myself brings new challenges. The focus here is on the fundamentals of making a contact, not necessarily completing the full log. It is a practical look at how I handle equipment setup and operation in the field for outdoor radio.
Learning the rhythm of operating morse in a real-world environment is a major milestone. While this session is about getting comfortable with the process, the experience reinforces the core principles of ham radio.
Equipment in this video:
Spooltenna – https://www.spooltenna.com/?sca_ref=8414166.StZ7sWaR9v98
N3ZN Key – https://www.n3znkeys.com/products/iambic-paddles/zn-lite-ii
Shadow Circuits Bags – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/shadow-circuits
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