Our club schedules portable operations throughout at state parks so club members and guests can participate in the popular Parks On The Air program as an activator. Our POTA activations are a fantastic event where we learn from each other, share ideas for portable operations, and mostly have fun playing radio and talking ham!
Club members can participate in club-sponsored POTA activities in two ways:
- Operate on the air as an "activator" at the park
- Contact W7DK as a "hunter" on the day of the event
All club members and their guests are invited to club POTA activations. You don't have to have a portable radio to come out and participate.
(At Washington State parks, attendees need a Discovery Pass or may purchase a Day Pass at the park entrance.)
Planned Radio Club of Tacoma POTA activations
Our club POTA activations are focused on learning about portable operations, tuning antennas, and different modes while sharing camaraderie and having FUN! Making a few QSOs is an added bonus!
PARK: Saltwater State Park
DATE: February 16, 2025
TIMES: 10 AM PST
NOTES:
PARK: Dash Point State Park
DATE: March 16, 2025
TIMES: 10 AM PST
NOTES: We meet at the upper picnic shelter. Turn right after entering the park and drive past the ranger station to the parking lot.
PARK: Lake Sammamish State Park
DATE: April 20, 2005
TIMES: 10:00 AM PST
NOTES: This is the Spring Support Your Park POTA Event!
PARK: Nolte State Park
DATE: May 18th
TIMES: 10:00 AM PST
NOTES:
PARK: Illahee State Park
DATE: June 15th
TIMES: 10:00 AM PST
NOTES:
PARK: Saint Edward State Park
DATE: July 20th
TIMES: 10:00 AM PST
NOTES: Parks on the Air Summer Support Your Park Weekend!
Contact
If you would like to organize and schedule a POTA activation contact the club POTA coordinator:
BJ Rollison - KO7T