Here are some goals I’ve set for this year. I have 2 main categories of operating more away from home and completing several awards. I’d also like to help Evan get on the air more, upgrade to Extra, and learn CW with me. Then, there’s a whole list of other things listed under Other. How many will I be able to check off the list in the next 12 months?
Get Out and Operate Portable
- POTA – Activate parks on New Year and 4 quarterly events. Try to activate a park once a month or more. Work towards activating all AZ parks.
- Defend AZQP Muti-Operator Expedition in October.
- Other events: Winter FD, 7QP, TMM, Field Day, 13 Colonies, Route 66 OTA.
Complete These Awards
- SSB WAS – Need: AR, IN, KY, ME, NE, NY, SD, WV
- FT8 WAS (6m) – Need: AK, DE, HI, NM, VT
- RTTY WAS – Need: ND, OK, VT
- POTA WAS – Need: ME
- FT4 WAS (Multiple Bands) – Need: 80m 13, 30m 4, 17m 2, 15m 1, 12m 6, 10m 5, 6m 44
- Work DX!
Learn CW with Evan
Help Evan and Marcia upgrade to Extra
Other
- Get Evan on the air, Kid’s Day, other events.
- International DX Convention – Visalia
- Dayton/Xenia Hamvention
- Satellite operation
- SSTV from ARISS
- Upgrades to ham shack and antennas
- Add 160m antenna
- Get back on VHF sometimes, AEN-MAR
- Public Service with MCECG, Evan
- Publish videos documenting ham radio adventures