SO2R POTA Activation – Field Sanity Checklist

BEFORE YOU GO

  1. ☐ Two radios tested
  2. ☐ Firmware updated
  3. ☐ Both mics labeled
  4. ☐ Headset routing confirmed
  5. ☐ Batteries fully charged
  6. ☐ Spare battery available
  7. ☐ Power distribution planned
  8. ☐ Logging software configured
  9. ☐ Separate band profiles saved

ANTENNA & RF

  1. ☐ Separate antennas or band isolation plan
  2. ☐ Minimum physical separation planned
  3. ☐ Ferrites packed
  4. ☐ SWR confirmed on both setups
  5. ☐ Cross-band interference tested

LOGGING

  1. ☐ Confirm band/mode entry process
  2. ☐ Quick switching workflow tested
  3. ☐ Know which radio is “Run”
  4. ☐ Know which radio is “Search”
  5. ☐ Backup logging method ready

OPERATING DISCIPLINE

  1. ☐ Clear CQ pattern
  2. ☐ No overlapping transmissions
  3. ☐ Calm voice under pressure
  4. ☐ Hunter instructions clear
  5. ☐ Stop if overwhelmed

AFTER ACTIVATION

  1. ☐ Review logs carefully
  2. ☐ Confirm band/mode correctness
  3. ☐ Check for dupes
  4. ☐ Upload with confidence