Park Index
W4GGJ POTA Station Log & Index
Welcome to my live POTA dashboard. Below you will find every park I've deployed to as an Activator, as well as a summary of my global station tracking as a Hunter. Click any park ID to filter my active field deployment logs.
Station Stats at a Glance
Field Activation Log (Activator Index)
All operations run portably via the Xiegu X6200 at 5W QRP, primary mode FT8 on 20 meters unless noted.
| Park ID | Park Details & Field Notes | Activations | Total QSOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-0772 |
De Soto National Memorial — Bradenton, FL Historic NPS site on the banks of the Manatee River. Free admission, open grounds, excellent coastal operating environment. Jackpot ✅ |
1 | 59 |
| US-1829 |
Alafia River State Park — Lithia, FL First park activated in 2026. Covered pavilion, good tree coverage, reliable park for digital operation. |
2 | 66 |
| US-1878 |
Hillsborough River State Park — Thonotosassa, FL Beautiful, heavily wooded river park with great infrastructure. Deployed QRP wire antenna setups near the water. |
2 | 72 |
| US-1880 |
Honeymoon Island State Park — Dunedin, FL Stunning Gulf coast environment with a wide-open saltwater RF advantage. Fantastic digital band openings. |
1 | 41 |
| US-1916 |
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — St. Petersburg, FL World's longest fishing pier over Tampa Bay. Clean RF environment over open saltwater. Jackpot ✅ ★ Personal Best (75 QSOs) |
1 | 75 |
| US-1928 |
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park — Port Richey, FL Beautiful coastal park with rich Civil War history. Bring bug spray — the insects are not optional. |
1 | 28 |
| US-3635 |
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site — Terra Ceia, FL One of Florida's oldest archaeological sites. Compact park with a unique historical atmosphere. |
1 | 20 |
| US-3663 |
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park — Terra Ceia, FL Coastal preserve on Tampa Bay's shoreline. Rich history dating back to 8,000 B.C. Pairs well with a Frog Creek run on the same day. |
1 | 17 |
| US-6444 |
Conner Preserve State Conservation Area — Land O' Lakes, FL Quiet natural area with easy access. Same-day double activation with Cypress Creek. |
1 | 12 |
| US-6700 |
Sawgrass Lake Park — St. Petersburg, FL Home park. One of the largest maple swamps on the Gulf Coast. Free admission, easy access, reliable every session. |
8 | 167 |
| US-6744 |
Frog Creek State Conservation Area — Terra Ceia, FL Quiet river conservation area in old Florida wilderness. Good morning warmup activation before a second stop. |
1 | 12 |
| US-7389 |
Cypress Creek Preserve State Park — Land O' Lakes, FL First of a same-day double. Deployed in the field and ran coax to car after forgetting the battery box. Qualified on 20m FT8. |
1 | 12 |
| US-7475 |
Starkey Wilderness/Serenova Preserve — New Port Richey, FL Raw Florida wilderness — no tables, no facilities. Bring your own seating and verify the address before you leave. |
2 | 29 |
Base Station & Field Hunting (Hunter Log)
My hunting log captures a true mix of station operations: a blend of high-efficiency 50-watt digital runs from the home shack and targeted 5-watt QRP runs right from the field during park activations. Across both operating environments, I have logged contacts in 362 unique parks across 10 different DX entities, tracking down active operators on the air all over the globe.
International Hunting Footprint Includes:
- 🇦🇷 Argentina (Multiple DX contacts)
- 🇦🇺 Australia (Long-path grayline logs)
- 🇧🇧 Barbados
- 🇧🇲 Bermuda
- 🇨🇦 Canada (Provinces coast-to-coast)
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇪🇸 Spain
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