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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1H 9M

Stop Calling. Start Listening. How Smart POTA Hunters Win

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Most Parks on the Air content focuses on activators — but this episode is for the other half of the contact: the hunters.Why do some POTA hunters consistently break pileups with ease… while others struggle even with good gear?In this Brew & Activate episode, we dig into the hunter mindset that actually wins contacts:Why timing beats callsign volumeHow great hunters listen before they transmitWhy calling less often works betterWhat separates calm, effective hunters from frustrated onesIf you’ve ever hunted a park, waited patiently, missed it by seconds, or finally cracked a pileup — you’re not alone.This episode is about listening, adapting, and enjoying the hunt, not brute-forcing contacts or buying more gear.👉 Next Brew & Activate, we’re getting tactical:Tools, spotting strategy, and real operating techniques hunters actually care about.💬 Join the conversation:What’s your most frustrating — or most satisfying — POTA hunting moment?Links(Guest/Referred)*************************************************************Affiliate Links: I receive no compensation for these and want to pass on the savings to all my followers.Mad Dog Coils: Receive an additional clamp when ordering any Mad Dog Coil - Use N1JUR in the order/shipping notes https://maddogcoils.com.au/Reliance Antennas: 10% off with Free Shipping. All orders of any Reliance Antenna or product use N1JUR at Checkout. https://www.relianceantennas.com/Seeed Studios: Discount Codes on all Meshtastic Devices on my website n1jur.comSpoolTenna: https://spooltenna.comSHOW LINKS: Discord Brew and Activate - https://discord.gg/EcuySeKkVvBrew & Activate Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/brew-and-activate/Brew and Activate Merch - https://livefreeandham.com/shop POTA Bucket List - https://n1jur.com/pota-bucket-listGuests/Hosts:Shannon's Channel (KC1OHT) https://www.youtube.com/@shannonkc1ohtHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/N1JURBuy Me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/n1jurN1JUR & KC1OHT Shop: https://www.livefreeandham.com/shop Follow me on:Website: https://n1jur.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n1jurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092365884527

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Most Parks on the Air content focuses on activators — but this episode is for the other half of the contact: the hunters.Why do some POTA hunters consistently break pileups with ease… while others struggle even with good gear?In this Brew & Activate...

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