Paul "The Southern Ham"

@UCFJUl1KI2eO9JtASAx5XdcQ - 2K subscribers

Ham Radio fun with a Southern accent! I enjoy Parks on the Air activations and all things portable Amateur Radio. Trying new antenna systems and searching out new parks to activate keeps me on my toes. #hamradio #parksontheair #pota #radiocommunication KJ5GKK

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If it’s no longer fun, I’m selling!

If it’s no longer fun, I’m selling! Paul "The Southern Ham"

765 views - 1 day ago

Tuning the 17’ & 25’ whips!

Tuning the 17’ & 25’ whips! Paul "The Southern Ham"

1.4K views - 3 days ago

Fantastic DX action on 10m & 15m at US-2357! Some of the most fun I've ever had in POTA!

Fantastic DX action on 10m & 15m at US-2357! Some of the most fun I've ever had in POTA! Paul "The Southern Ham"

562 views - 4 days ago

This is a pileup! POTA at US-10562!

This is a pileup! POTA at US-10562! Paul "The Southern Ham"

526 views - 6 days ago

The Goozeezoo JPC-12 antenna! A Southern Ham review!

The Goozeezoo JPC-12 antenna! A Southern Ham review! Paul "The Southern Ham"

852 views - 6 days ago

Activating POTA with the JPC-12 Antenna!

Activating POTA with the JPC-12 Antenna! Paul "The Southern Ham"

615 views - 6 days ago

Crazy activation at US-7121, Sandy Creek WMA, Mississippi!

Crazy activation at US-7121, Sandy Creek WMA, Mississippi! Paul "The Southern Ham"

587 views - 1 week ago

Another HOA ANTENNA option! The ULTIMAX 100!

Another HOA ANTENNA option! The ULTIMAX 100! Paul "The Southern Ham"

2.5K views - 1 week ago

20m Dipole - A greater angle Inverted’V’!

20m Dipole - A greater angle Inverted’V’! Paul "The Southern Ham"

1.8K views - 2 weeks ago

Carbon Fiber whip for 20m! The Gabil CFS-20!

Carbon Fiber whip for 20m! The Gabil CFS-20! Paul "The Southern Ham"

701 views - 2 weeks ago

FULL LENGTH VIDEO! Complete activation video at US-10562 using a 20m dipole for the very first time!

FULL LENGTH VIDEO! Complete activation video at US-10562 using a 20m dipole for the very first time! Paul "The Southern Ham"

376 views - 2 weeks ago

Why didn’t I do this sooner? Antenna regrets!

Why didn’t I do this sooner? Antenna regrets! Paul "The Southern Ham"

8.5K views - 2 weeks ago

Join me on a 3 park POTA Rove!

Join me on a 3 park POTA Rove! Paul "The Southern Ham"

422 views - 3 weeks ago

Cold Activation for Support Your Parks Weekend!

Cold Activation for Support Your Parks Weekend! Paul "The Southern Ham"

380 views - 3 weeks ago

A POTA outing with members of the Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association.

A POTA outing with members of the Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association. Paul "The Southern Ham"

267 views - 3 weeks ago

10m POTA on the tabletop! Plus contacts on 15 & 20m! Gabil CFS-10 Carbon Fiber 10m Whip!

10m POTA on the tabletop! Plus contacts on 15 & 20m! Gabil CFS-10 Carbon Fiber 10m Whip! Paul "The Southern Ham"

786 views - 3 weeks ago

Support Your Parks Weekend Activation!

Support Your Parks Weekend Activation! Paul "The Southern Ham"

400 views - 3 weeks ago

Have you ever just had, One of Those Days?

Have you ever just had, One of Those Days? Paul "The Southern Ham"

447 views - 4 weeks ago

First activation with the Chameleon SS-25!

First activation with the Chameleon SS-25! Paul "The Southern Ham"

1.1K views - 4 weeks ago

Parks on the Air should be FUN, not complicated! KISS

Parks on the Air should be FUN, not complicated! KISS Paul "The Southern Ham"

769 views - 1 month ago

POTA is NOT, I repeat, POTA is NOT A CONTEST! But, there’s a new leader on the board!

POTA is NOT, I repeat, POTA is NOT A CONTEST! But, there’s a new leader on the board! Paul "The Southern Ham"

691 views - 1 month ago

The REAL HOA Buster antenna! Bye Karen! The Stealth Antenna only you will know exists.

The REAL HOA Buster antenna! Bye Karen! The Stealth Antenna only you will know exists. Paul "The Southern Ham"

6.7K views - 1 month ago

Spooltenna! The Go-To Antenna for Great Activations! 10m Action

Spooltenna! The Go-To Antenna for Great Activations! 10m Action Paul "The Southern Ham"

486 views - 1 month ago

104 contacts at US-2357! Sad Ham tried to interrupt, but we kept playing POTA!

104 contacts at US-2357! Sad Ham tried to interrupt, but we kept playing POTA! Paul "The Southern Ham"

792 views - 1 month ago

Fast unedited action from US-10562. No intro, no edits, and terrible camera work!

Fast unedited action from US-10562. No intro, no edits, and terrible camera work! Paul "The Southern Ham"

317 views - 1 month ago

Taking a POTA look at the Gabil CFS-10, Carbon Fiber 10m whip.

Taking a POTA look at the Gabil CFS-10, Carbon Fiber 10m whip. Paul "The Southern Ham"

623 views - 1 month ago

A follow up to POTA STEP BY STEP! A look at viewer feedback! Ad these steps to insure your success.

A follow up to POTA STEP BY STEP! A look at viewer feedback! Ad these steps to insure your success. Paul "The Southern Ham"

615 views - 1 month ago

Testing the new antenna base in strong winds! Will it hold up to 20mph gusts? And a Sad Ham visit.

Testing the new antenna base in strong winds! Will it hold up to 20mph gusts? And a Sad Ham visit. Paul "The Southern Ham"

463 views - 1 month ago

Dual Park Activation with Jimmy KI5PRK from PRK Radio!

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Dual Park Activation with Jimmy KI5PRK from PRK Radio! Paul "The Southern Ham" and PRK Radio

355 views - 1 month ago

Solving the problem of vertical antenna blows over! This base gets it done!

Solving the problem of vertical antenna blows over! This base gets it done! Paul "The Southern Ham"

3.9K views - 1 month ago

Merry Christmas Y’all! Christmas Eve activation at US-10562.

Merry Christmas Y’all! Christmas Eve activation at US-10562. Paul "The Southern Ham"

493 views - 1 month ago

A bone headed move! POTA at US-9847, Clark Creek Nat Area

A bone headed move! POTA at US-9847, Clark Creek Nat Area Paul "The Southern Ham"

502 views - 1 month ago

Aliens, falling antennas, and more! POTA activation US-2542

Aliens, falling antennas, and more! POTA activation US-2542 Paul "The Southern Ham"

652 views - 1 month ago

I can’t believe anyone knows who I am! The Spooltenna 4010EFHW was the real winner on this one.

I can’t believe anyone knows who I am! The Spooltenna 4010EFHW was the real winner on this one. Paul "The Southern Ham"

766 views - 1 month ago

Cold 10&15m activation at US-10562! Contacts in Uruguay, Chile, with The Keg Man!

Cold 10&15m activation at US-10562! Contacts in Uruguay, Chile, with The Keg Man! Paul "The Southern Ham"

496 views - 2 months ago

You never know what you’ll hear on a an activation! High taxes to exploding amps, we’ve got it all!

You never know what you’ll hear on a an activation! High taxes to exploding amps, we’ve got it all! Paul "The Southern Ham"

513 views - 2 months ago

One of my fastest park activations ever! US-10562 Louisiana 4.5 minutes.

One of my fastest park activations ever! US-10562 Louisiana 4.5 minutes. Paul "The Southern Ham"

526 views - 2 months ago

POTA Step by Step! A Beginners Guide to POTA activations.

POTA Step by Step! A Beginners Guide to POTA activations. Paul "The Southern Ham"

786 views - 2 months ago

20 minute pileup at US-10448! And, some very special contacts!

20 minute pileup at US-10448! And, some very special contacts! Paul "The Southern Ham"

396 views - 2 months ago

Thanksgiving week POTA activation at US-12204, Calling Panther State Fishing Lake in Mississippi.

Thanksgiving week POTA activation at US-12204, Calling Panther State Fishing Lake in Mississippi. Paul "The Southern Ham"

377 views - 2 months ago

Fantastic DX! Columbia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Sweden, Austria, & 2 P2Ps only 43 miles away!

Fantastic DX! Columbia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Sweden, Austria, & 2 P2Ps only 43 miles away! Paul "The Southern Ham"

323 views - 2 months ago

You’ve gotta have a backup plan! Activation with my 41’ & 71’ EFRW antennas.

You’ve gotta have a backup plan! Activation with my 41’ & 71’ EFRW antennas. Paul "The Southern Ham"

490 views - 2 months ago

If this was any more fun, I’d have to be twins! POTA at US-2549, Mississippi

If this was any more fun, I’d have to be twins! POTA at US-2549, Mississippi Paul "The Southern Ham"

623 views - 2 months ago

Does Size Matter…. Part #2. The coax discussion.

Does Size Matter…. Part #2. The coax discussion. Paul "The Southern Ham"

553 views - 2 months ago

Does size matter? Comparing the impact on SWR between 50’ and 20’ of coax.

Does size matter? Comparing the impact on SWR between 50’ and 20’ of coax. Paul "The Southern Ham"

2.8K views - 2 months ago

Unedited Activation! Hear it as it happened! 34 contacts in 15 minutes!

Unedited Activation! Hear it as it happened! 34 contacts in 15 minutes! Paul "The Southern Ham"

422 views - 2 months ago

A special Thank You message from the Southern Ham!

A special Thank You message from the Southern Ham! Paul "The Southern Ham"

530 views - 2 months ago

They probably can’t understand me either! Extended Version! 10 add'l minutes of contacts.

They probably can’t understand me either! Extended Version! 10 add'l minutes of contacts. Paul "The Southern Ham"

222 views - 3 months ago

They probably can’t understand me either! POTA activation with great DX!

They probably can’t understand me either! POTA activation with great DX! Paul "The Southern Ham"

489 views - 3 months ago

It’s a glorious time for POTA! Weather is great and the bands are open!

It’s a glorious time for POTA! Weather is great and the bands are open! Paul "The Southern Ham"

480 views - 3 months ago

It’s a glorious time for POTA!

It’s a glorious time for POTA! Paul "The Southern Ham"

213 views - 3 months ago

Calling all Technicians! It’s POTA Time!

Calling all Technicians! It’s POTA Time! Paul "The Southern Ham"

490 views - 3 months ago

The hunt for 5000 QSOs! I need 41 contacts to get there @ US-10562! Will the Hamsticks get it done?

The hunt for 5000 QSOs! I need 41 contacts to get there @ US-10562! Will the Hamsticks get it done? Paul "The Southern Ham"

470 views - 3 months ago

Putting the “Inverted L” to the test! EFHW setup as inverted L. Will it perform?

Putting the “Inverted L” to the test! EFHW setup as inverted L. Will it perform? Paul "The Southern Ham"

1.1K views - 3 months ago

Power Lines Everywhere! POTA activation at US-10354!

Power Lines Everywhere! POTA activation at US-10354! Paul "The Southern Ham"

720 views - 3 months ago

The “No Mast” Inverted V antenna! Get it done without the cost of an expensive mast!

The “No Mast” Inverted V antenna! Get it done without the cost of an expensive mast! Paul "The Southern Ham"

3.1K views - 3 months ago

A follow-up video! Could the NVIS setup work in an HOA?

A follow-up video! Could the NVIS setup work in an HOA? Paul "The Southern Ham"

777 views - 3 months ago

Tried the EFHW for NVIS! You won’t believe what happened! POTA on a budget.

Tried the EFHW for NVIS! You won’t believe what happened! POTA on a budget. Paul "The Southern Ham"

3.3K views - 4 months ago

Field testing the LDG Z-100 Plus with my 71’ EFRW on a POTA! Contact with WD4DAN & Alaska P2P

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Field testing the LDG Z-100 Plus with my 71’ EFRW on a POTA! Contact with WD4DAN & Alaska P2P Paul "The Southern Ham" and WD4DAN - Front End Overload

946 views - 4 months ago

Video #4 Let’s talk accessories! Recommended extras for the new portable operator! #pota #hamradio

Video #4 Let’s talk accessories! Recommended extras for the new portable operator! #pota #hamradio Paul "The Southern Ham"

1.5K views - 4 months ago