SO2R POTA Activation – Field Sanity Checklist

BEFORE YOU GO

  - ☐ Two radios tested
  - ☐ Firmware updated
  - ☐ Both mics labeled
  - ☐ Headset routing confirmed
  - ☐ Batteries fully charged
  - ☐ Spare battery available
  - ☐ Power distribution planned
  - ☐ Logging software configured
  - ☐ Separate band profiles saved

ANTENNA & RF

  - ☐ Separate antennas or band isolation plan
  - ☐ Minimum physical separation planned
  - ☐ Ferrites packed
  - ☐ SWR confirmed on both setups
  - ☐ Cross-band interference tested

LOGGING

  - ☐ Confirm band/mode entry process
  - ☐ Quick switching workflow tested
  - ☐ Know which radio is “Run”
  - ☐ Know which radio is “Search”
  - ☐ Backup logging method ready

OPERATING DISCIPLINE

  - ☐ Clear CQ pattern
  - ☐ No overlapping transmissions
  - ☐ Calm voice under pressure
  - ☐ Hunter instructions clear
  - ☐ Stop if overwhelmed

AFTER ACTIVATION

  - ☐ Review logs carefully
  - ☐ Confirm band/mode correctness
  - ☐ Check for dupes
  - ☐ Upload with confidence