GraymanPOTA

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Welcome to GraymanPOTA — your go-to channel for POTA activations, ham radio portable operations, and real-world amateur radio adventures! I'm Tim, NW9F, broadcasting live Parks on the Air (POTA) activations from Indiana parks like Morgan-Monroe State Forest (US-4215), tailgates, lakes & forests. Join me for HF POTA live streams, coffee-fueled contacts, grab-n-go rigs, antenna setups, Meshtastic unboxings, gear reviews & beginner-friendly ham radio tips. Whether you're chasing your first POTA activation, hunting pileups in SSB, or building the ultimate 2026 portable ham radio setup, we've got real-time action, gear tests & practical advice. New videos weekly + live Sunday morning POTA! Subscribe for POTA live & portable ham radio tips. Visit graymanpota.com for deals, newsletter & the Grayman Compound. #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #POTALive #PortableHamRadio #Meshtastic #OffGridComms #POTAActivation #GrabAndGoPOTA #HFPOTA #MeshtasticPOTA #2026POTA #PortableOps

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I Opened the IFAK Everyone's Talking About — Here's What's Inside

I Opened the IFAK Everyone's Talking About — Here's What's Inside GraymanPOTA

136 views - 5 hours ago

Does the Maximus Mobile Antenna Live Up to the Hype?

Does the Maximus Mobile Antenna Live Up to the Hype? GraymanPOTA

2.3K views - 1 week ago

Full POTA Live Streaming Rig Tour: IC-7300 + 5G Setup

Full POTA Live Streaming Rig Tour: IC-7300 + 5G Setup GraymanPOTA

1.9K views - 2 weeks ago

Rapid Fire POTA: How I Stacked 18 Contacts Back-to-Back

Rapid Fire POTA: How I Stacked 18 Contacts Back-to-Back GraymanPOTA

273 views - 1 month ago

Only 5 Made! The Recon 40 II Founders Edition at Hamvention 2026

Only 5 Made! The Recon 40 II Founders Edition at Hamvention 2026 GraymanPOTA

249 views - 1 month ago

Ditch Direwolf? New APRS Software Changes Everything

Ditch Direwolf? New APRS Software Changes Everything GraymanPOTA

2.5K views - 2 months ago

Mobile ASL3 Maintenance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

Mobile ASL3 Maintenance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated GraymanPOTA

270 views - 3 months ago

Your UV-5R Is Missing This Tactical Accessory

Your UV-5R Is Missing This Tactical Accessory GraymanPOTA

408 views - 3 months ago

Can I Hit 5000 Subs Before March Ends? Teen Son Says NO

Can I Hit 5000 Subs Before March Ends? Teen Son Says NO GraymanPOTA

265 views - 3 months ago

Surviving An Arctic Blast POTA Activation in the Midwest!

Surviving An Arctic Blast POTA Activation in the Midwest! GraymanPOTA

249 views - 5 months ago

Control Your IC-7300 MK2 From Work, Home, Anywhere!

Control Your IC-7300 MK2 From Work, Home, Anywhere! GraymanPOTA

7.7K views - 6 months ago

Was I Wrong About the IC-7300 MK2 Font Change? New Info & Close-Up Look

Was I Wrong About the IC-7300 MK2 Font Change? New Info & Close-Up Look GraymanPOTA

1.5K views - 6 months ago

ICOM IC-7300 MK2: Is the New IPS Display Worth It?

ICOM IC-7300 MK2: Is the New IPS Display Worth It? GraymanPOTA

9.4K views - 6 months ago

ICOM IC-7300 MK2 Unboxing & First Look – HDMI, CW Decoder & More

ICOM IC-7300 MK2 Unboxing & First Look – HDMI, CW Decoder & More GraymanPOTA

9.3K views - 7 months ago

Elecrow ThinkNode M2 – The Most Powerful Meshtastic Node Yet?

Elecrow ThinkNode M2 – The Most Powerful Meshtastic Node Yet? GraymanPOTA

1.6K views - 7 months ago

Sad Ham Alert: Curmudgeon Crashes My 40m POTA Activation

Sad Ham Alert: Curmudgeon Crashes My 40m POTA Activation GraymanPOTA

2.5K views - 8 months ago

5 Things You Need to Know About the Seeed Studio Wio Tracker L1 Pro

5 Things You Need to Know About the Seeed Studio Wio Tracker L1 Pro GraymanPOTA

25K views - 10 months ago

This Cool Ham Radio Gadget Surprised Me!

This Cool Ham Radio Gadget Surprised Me! GraymanPOTA

1K views - 11 months ago

I Opened a Subscriber's MYSTERY BOX and Here's What Happened

I Opened a Subscriber's MYSTERY BOX and Here's What Happened GraymanPOTA

420 views - 1 year ago

Quirky QRP’s Big A$$ Mat – The Ultimate POTA Ham Radio Field Mat That You NEED!

Quirky QRP’s Big A$$ Mat – The Ultimate POTA Ham Radio Field Mat That You NEED! GraymanPOTA

2.6K views - 1 year ago

Seeed Studio Shows Off Awesome Open Source Tech!

Seeed Studio Shows Off Awesome Open Source Tech! GraymanPOTA

643 views - 1 year ago

Is This The Best Budget Clamp Meter For DIY Projects?

Is This The Best Budget Clamp Meter For DIY Projects? GraymanPOTA

1K views - 1 year ago

Last Chance Alert: Join My 3000 Subscriber Giveaway Before It's Too Late!

Last Chance Alert: Join My 3000 Subscriber Giveaway Before It's Too Late! GraymanPOTA

313 views - 1 year ago

Why I Had to DRILL HOLES in My Brand New Building! GraymanPOTA

766 views - 1 year ago

Unexpected Bike Race Takes Over My Ham Radio Spot!

Unexpected Bike Race Takes Over My Ham Radio Spot! GraymanPOTA

350 views - 1 year ago

What's New in 2025? I Asked Chris from Buddipole and Here's What He Said

What's New in 2025? I Asked Chris from Buddipole and Here's What He Said GraymanPOTA

3.3K views - 1 year ago

I Survived the 2025 Snowapocalypse and You Won't Believe What Happened

I Survived the 2025 Snowapocalypse and You Won't Believe What Happened GraymanPOTA

352 views - 1 year ago

STOP Wasting Money on the Wrong Antenna System

STOP Wasting Money on the Wrong Antenna System GraymanPOTA

16K views - 1 year ago

Don't Buy Used Gear Until You Watch This!

Don't Buy Used Gear Until You Watch This! GraymanPOTA

930 views - 1 year ago

From Beginner to Pro Installing AllStar Link 3 in 30 Minutes

From Beginner to Pro Installing AllStar Link 3 in 30 Minutes GraymanPOTA

9.3K views - 1 year ago

I Found the BEST Carbon Fiber Mast for Ham Radio Enthusiasts!

I Found the BEST Carbon Fiber Mast for Ham Radio Enthusiasts! GraymanPOTA

3.3K views - 1 year ago

The Best Portable FT8 Setup? You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is!

The Best Portable FT8 Setup? You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is! GraymanPOTA

6.4K views - 1 year ago

What's the SECRET to Activating POTA in Just 30 Minutes?

What's the SECRET to Activating POTA in Just 30 Minutes? GraymanPOTA

550 views - 1 year ago

New Studio Space Unveiled! From Dust to Destiny 🚀

New Studio Space Unveiled! From Dust to Destiny 🚀 GraymanPOTA

390 views - 1 year ago

Building My DREAM Ham Shack and YouTube Studio From Scratch!

Building My DREAM Ham Shack and YouTube Studio From Scratch! GraymanPOTA

455 views - 1 year ago

EASY ADIF File Import Changed My Logger Experience Forever

EASY ADIF File Import Changed My Logger Experience Forever GraymanPOTA

1.2K views - 1 year ago

Win BIG in Our EXCLUSIVE Giveaway!

Win BIG in Our EXCLUSIVE Giveaway! GraymanPOTA

355 views - 1 year ago

My Wife's Shocking Decision That Changed Everything!

My Wife's Shocking Decision That Changed Everything! GraymanPOTA

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Peak to Geek: Monte Sano Exploration & Hamfest

Peak to Geek: Monte Sano Exploration & Hamfest GraymanPOTA

130 views - 1 year ago

Mystery Solved: PackTenna 10m Mast Questions Answered

Mystery Solved: PackTenna 10m Mast Questions Answered GraymanPOTA

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Can I Complete The 1 LB POTA Challenge?

Can I Complete The 1 LB POTA Challenge? GraymanPOTA

780 views - 1 year ago

Unbelievable: Lightning Strikes Twice? Case Revealed

Unbelievable: Lightning Strikes Twice? Case Revealed GraymanPOTA

358 views - 1 year ago

Setting Up for Field Day 2024: My Gear List

Setting Up for Field Day 2024: My Gear List GraymanPOTA

428 views - 2 years ago

Essential Gear for Parks on the Air – Don't Miss Out!

Essential Gear for Parks on the Air – Don't Miss Out! GraymanPOTA

485 views - 2 years ago

Don't Forget This Essential in Your Radio Kit

Don't Forget This Essential in Your Radio Kit GraymanPOTA

3.9K views - 2 years ago

Why You Should Try Ham Radio's Rare Mode!

Why You Should Try Ham Radio's Rare Mode! GraymanPOTA

208 views - 2 years ago

First Look at the GigaParts Explorer POTA20 Portable Mast!

First Look at the GigaParts Explorer POTA20 Portable Mast! GraymanPOTA

2.1K views - 2 years ago

Hidden Key Every Amateur Radio Operator Needs

Hidden Key Every Amateur Radio Operator Needs GraymanPOTA

4.3K views - 2 years ago

Expert Tips for Satellite Work Success

Expert Tips for Satellite Work Success GraymanPOTA

983 views - 2 years ago

Quick WPSD Tutorial: Start To Finish in 20 Mins

Quick WPSD Tutorial: Start To Finish in 20 Mins GraymanPOTA

20K views - 2 years ago

Connect To DMR DSTAR NXDN For Free Right Now

Connect To DMR DSTAR NXDN For Free Right Now GraymanPOTA

2.1K views - 2 years ago

Xiegu X6200: First Live Look

Xiegu X6200: First Live Look GraymanPOTA

1.6K views - 2 years ago

Safeguard Your Radio Gear Like a Pro

Safeguard Your Radio Gear Like a Pro GraymanPOTA

806 views - 2 years ago

Xiegu X6200: Release Date Revealed!

Xiegu X6200: Release Date Revealed! GraymanPOTA

2.2K views - 2 years ago

If HAMRS is no more, what logging program will take its place?

If HAMRS is no more, what logging program will take its place? GraymanPOTA

3.2K views - 2 years ago

Why I bought THIS radio

Why I bought THIS radio GraymanPOTA

3.1K views - 2 years ago

This Haptic Device Opens Doors for Radio Operators with Hearing Loss

This Haptic Device Opens Doors for Radio Operators with Hearing Loss GraymanPOTA

624 views - 2 years ago

Escape the Ordinary: Alpha Antenna's Extravaganza at Hamcation 24

Escape the Ordinary: Alpha Antenna's Extravaganza at Hamcation 24 GraymanPOTA

212 views - 2 years ago

Prepare for the Worst with the MMX Morse Code Transceiver

Prepare for the Worst with the MMX Morse Code Transceiver GraymanPOTA

5.1K views - 2 years ago

My POTA Go Bag: A Must-Have for Hamcation

My POTA Go Bag: A Must-Have for Hamcation GraymanPOTA

2K views - 2 years ago