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Brew and Activate

Brew & Activate - N1JUR

Welcome to Brew & Activate, the podcast where we dive into the fascinating world of Parks on the Air (POTA) every Friday morning! Join us for lively discussions that cover everything you need to know—from gear and antennas to optimal setups. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’ll explore every aspect of outdoor ham radio operations, including those topics that might initially seem less exciting. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for a great conversation!

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62 episodes

  1. More Than a Callsign The People Who Keep Hunting You 1:33:36
  2. Someone Walked Up During My POTA Activation… Now What 1:56:17
  3. POTA Contacts You're Missing (And How to Work Them) 2:01:21
  4. Why Does Nobody Activate This POTA Park 1:10:51
  5. We Found the Weirdest Ham Radio Gear at NEAR-Fest 1:45:26
  6. What Actually Qualifies as a POTA Park 2:01:43
  7. The K1C Expedition Chasing a POTA ATNO by Boat 1:24:11
  8. POTA vs SOTA vs Tiles — The OTA Wars 1:53:30
  9. We Asked to See Your POTA Bags… BIG Mistake 2:40:08
  10. Can You Activate POTA With NO Internet? 1:03:44
  11. Are You Actually Getting Better at POTA 1:47:02
  12. Your POTA Wallet Is Lying to You The Hidden Cost of Portable Radio 1:31:58
  13. Has POTA Outgrown Itself? 1:27:54
  14. Your POTA Bag Is Lying to You | The Gear You Carry… But Never Use 2:04:27
  15. Confessions of a POTA Addict 1:35:54
  16. The Great Coax Mystery Does Coax Length Really Matter 1:28:33
  17. I Packed a Radio Instead of Extra Clothes 1:02:35
  18. Your SWR Is Fine... So Why Can't You Make Contacts 1:47:16
  19. Most Hams Get Resonance Wrong—Do You? 2:08:46
  20. VHF Contesting from the Field ARRL June VHF Contest Prep with N2MAK 1:27:08
  21. Getting Nerdy About Antennas SWR, Resonance & Reactance (Part 1 of 3) 1:44:22
  22. Stop Overthinking Antennas: Portable HF Tips with Matt from Reliance Antennas 2:05:21
  23. POTA Q&A + Honor & Activate: Let’s Light Up RF This Weekend 1:37:25
  24. Your POTA Bag Is Lying To You — Here’s How To Fix It 1:20:07
  25. Stop Guessing Your Bands — Use This AI Prompt Instead 2:03:23
  26. Stop Chasing Parks… Start Activating Grids (Tiles On The Air) 1:41:35
  27. Stop Guessing Your Battery Life – The Only Math You Need for POTA 1:48:20
  28. The POTA Tool Nobody Told You About… Until Now 1:34:12
  29. From Solo to Squad — Hosting Your First POTA Meetup 1:20:06
  30. Are You Smarter Than the Average Activator? (Be Honest) 1:15:14
  31. Stealth Activations The Old-School Way to Run POTA 1:14:31
  32. The 20-Minute POTA Activation — Efficient or Lazy 1:23:06
  33. POTA Strategy Using Two Radios Without Losing Your Mind 1:32:13
  34. Stop Being That Hunter. Level Up Your POTA Game. 1:09:10
  35. POTA Hunting Strategy: Tools, Timing & Technique That Actually Work 1:17:37
  36. Stop Calling. Start Listening. How Smart POTA Hunters Win 1:09:10
  37. The Most Boring POTA Topic That Actually Matters 1:12:02
  38. POTA Isn’t What You Think — 5 Myths We’re Killing Today 1:23:14
  39. Support Your Parks Weekend: Winter Hacks + The “Activate Different” Challenge 1:20:09
  40. Voice That Cuts Through QRM: Portable HF Audio Techniques with the 3 most popular POTA Radios 1:23:30
  41. The Sky Is Grumpy: Simple Propagation Tips for POTA Activators (MUF & LUF Explained) 1:11:52
  42. From Fails to Wins Debugging Your Next POTA Activation Like a Pro 1:12:36
  43. Ctrl+Alt+Activate: Perry W1GRD on Building POTA.News 1:27:31
  44. Hide & Seek the RF Way: Quiet, Quick, and Quirky Self-Spots 59:45
  45. Everything you'd want to know as an activator or hunter! 1:16:28
  46. Loops, Verticals, Wires, Oh My Adventure 1:16:04
  47. Getting Justice - dealing with the law breakers and fun killers 1:03:20
  48. Jonny 5 is Alive - Because of your batteries 1:06:13
  49. When Cameron Was in Egypt's Land Rove Cameron Rove 1:14:12
  50. Logging - and not the forest variety 1:24:29