[POTA] Hambden Orchard State Wildlife Area – 11/7/2025

Hambden Orchard State Wildlife Area – US-9468

41.58397200230627, -81.13190488882783

Operators:

Sean – N8QBC/E
Jared – KF8BIQ/T

Station:

ARES Trailer

Logistics:

Breakfast: On the way to Park
Lunch: Bring cold lunch, no means of heating food will be brought
Water: Bring your own bottle, red portable jug will be present for refills

Band Plan:

Sean – Start on 40m voice, move to 20m when Jared QSY to 10m/15m
Jared – Start on 20m voice, switch to 10m if conditions permit, 15m if 10m isn’t open
Use data if poor conditions prevent contacts on voice
Station – 146.525MHz Simplex Low-power for local contact