A Quiet Work Week, POTA Activation, and Hidden Beauty in Wyoming

This past week, we turned a quiet corner of Wyoming into our work-week hideaway. Tucked away from the world, this spot offered the kind of seclusion that’s hard to come by—we saw just one vehicle pass the entire week. It was exactly what we needed.

While Gayla was busy giving her video presentation, I took the opportunity to set up my HF radio station outdoors and activate POTA park US-4403. The setup was simple but effective: a 44-foot end-fed wire running to a 9:1 unun, with 75 feet of coax to keep things flexible. The air was crisp, the sky wide open, and it couldn’t have been a better day for operating outdoors. By the time I wrapped up the activation, I had logged 154 unique contacts—including a few from South America! It was one of those days where everything just clicked. Radio conditions were good, the location was ideal, and I was reminded all over again why I love doing this.

After Gayla finished her presentation, we took the dogs for a walk around the camp. We stumbled across a small boggy area we hadn’t seen before—lush, quiet, and full of little surprises. It’s amazing how much you can discover when you slow down and look around.

I’m really glad I made time for HF radio this week. There’s something incredibly satisfying about being in the middle of nowhere, connecting with people all over the world, and still finding new corners of nature right outside your door.

Until next time—73 from Wyoming.