SOTA Punchbowl Dome (W7U/WS-122) Back After 3-years

 

I wanted to get back out this Saturday since it's been a while. I had more ambitious plans than Punchbowl Dome, which is just a 1-pointer which I've done before. I had a Zoom meeting in the morning though, so didn't have time to follow my plans. Probably better anyway, I'm not in good shape and the other plan would have been very strenuous.

Back to Failed Area, POTA/WWFF, Joshua Tree Historical Area

I went back to Joshua Tree Historical area today (K-6092) in Beaver Dam Wash Conservation Area (K-6096) where I had a failed activation in Sept. since, of course, I couldn't let it go without being properly activated. It was a great day and activation. It's also a WWFF area (KFF-4966).

SOTA/POTA/WWFF at Strawberry Point, Kane Co., UT During 10-Point Madness

It's been almost a month since I've been out. What better to draw me out than the weather finally getting better and the 10-point Madness of the W7A Association. It's easy access and includes all three organizations (being in Dixie National Forest).

FAILED Activation (POTA K-6092), not Skunked, but not Good

This is my first failed activation for POTA--Joshua Tree National Land Historic Area. It was pretty disappointing. There were three things I'll be changing for next time I give it a try. My position, the orientation of the dipole, and the coax cable.

New POTA of K-6083 Rim Rock Trail (w/ K-6084 Santa Clara Reserve) Good Conditions

 

Next on the list of never-before-activated POTA places was Rim Rock Trail. It lies within the Santa Clara Reserve which I have activated before. The trail is very close to my house, maybe an 8-minute drive to the trail head. From there it's just a mile and a half hike to the highpoint of the trail.