“Pileups were pretty strong all weekend long,” said ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X. “At least two units — Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut (NS76), and Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Arkansas (NS45) — were activated via the SO50 FM satellite.”
The program has two participation tracks — Chasers and Activators. Chasers will simply attempt to make contact with operators in as many of the NPS units as possible. NPOTA participants may serve in both roles. Chaser and Activator totals will be tracked via an online NPOTA Leader Board based on LoTW data.
“We’ve received an official welcome from the NPS superintendent of the North Country National Scenic Trail and the Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association,” Kutzko reported. The trail runs from New York to North Dakota.
Greg Hatten, KE4MU, operated for the first 3 days |
“We appreciate your enthusiasm and engagement as we celebrate this 100th anniversary of the National Park Service,” wrote Mark Weaver, the Scenic Trail superintendent, and Bruce Matthews, executive director of the North Country Trail Association. “While operating from the North Country National Scenic Trail, we encourage all radio amateurs to participate in the NCTAs Hike 100 Challenge, to hike 100 miles on the trail this year; to get out, enjoy the fresh air, get some exercise, and take a moment to appreciate one of America’s great scenic and recreational resources.”
Kutzko said 400 new NPOTA Facebook group members have signed on since New Year’s Eve. “The Facebook group is the central location for all things NPOTA,” he said. “It has lots of people exchanging ideas, tips, spots, and success stories. We’re also using it as the place to keep everybody updated on administrative issues.”
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