KPC TOOL • MAP
KY Park Commander
Map and search every POTA park, SOTA summit and WWFF/KFF reference near you, with official boundaries, trails, campgrounds and possible 2-fers.
KENTUCKY PORTABLE CLUB
Find It
Every KPC tool, guide and page in one searchable list. Type what you need, like weather, dipole or print.
KPC FIELD RESOURCES
KY Park Encyclopedia
Everything KPC has for finding and planning a Kentucky activation: the KY Park Commander map, the Park Checker, and printable field guides for POTA parks, SOTA summits and WWFF/KFF areas.
KPC TOOL • CALLSIGN
KY Park Checker
Activators: enter any callsign to see which Kentucky POTA parks it has activated and which are still needed. Hunters: upload your POTA hunter CSV to see the Kentucky parks you've hunted and still need. Map and CSV download for both. Other US states get a lite version.
KPC TOOL • SOTA
SOTA Summit Checker
Map every SOTA summit in Kentucky or any US SOTA area, with height and points. Load your SOTA chaser or activator log to see which summits you still need.
KPC TOOL • ALL 50 STATES
KPC Trip Planner
Find POTA parks, SOTA summits and WWFF references near any US town. Drop pins, check Street View and park boundaries, and send your route to Google Maps.
Kentucky POTA Resource — Alphabetical
Alphabetical Kentucky POTA field resource with park/area information, GPS/map information, camping and utilities, and field notes.
Kentucky POTA Resource — Numerical
Numerical Kentucky POTA field resource for finding a destination by its POTA reference number.
Top 25 Low-Activity Targets
Kentucky POTA parks ranked by lowest QSOs and lowest activations, updated every week from POTA.
KPC Kentucky SOTA Field Resource
Explore all 216 Kentucky W4K SOTA summits by region and county, with summit information, maps, and nearby POTA/WWFF references.
KPC Kentucky WWFF/KFF Field Resource
Explore Kentucky WWFF/KFF protected-area references for wildlife and nature-based portable radio activations.
Kentucky Map Files — KML & GPX
Every POTA park, KFF reference and W4K summit as map pins, plus official parking, trailhead, entrance and fishing-access points. KML opens in Google Earth and Google My Maps; GPX loads into GPS units and offline map apps.
38 tools and pages
Plan a trip
Kentucky 2-Fers & 3-FersTwo or three POTA parks at once, with GPS guide pins. Guides only: this gets you close, the rest is up to you.Hunters LoungeLive spots with the parks you've worked tucked away, so the new-to-you ones light up.Activation BoardWho is on the air now, planned activations and parks hunters need. Post your own plan.Map RoomEvery map tool in one place, with what each one is for.POTA RoomPOTA rules, how to start, Kentucky guides and tools.WWFF / KFF RoomWWFF / KFF rules, how to start, Kentucky guide and tools.SOTA RoomSOTA rules, how to start, Kentucky W4K guide and tools.Activation Kit (all the info in one tap)Any park, WWFF area or summit: weather and bands, boundary map, other references, where to stay and Spot Me. Saves for no signal.Am I in the Park? (GPS check)Your phone's GPS against the official boundaries (POTA, WWFF) and SOTA activation zones: inside or not, how far to the edge, which way to walk.Park & Summit Info Finder (any state)Type any POTA, SOTA or WWFF reference or park name: official website, official boundary map, and the park's own maps.KY Park Commander MAPMap and search of POTA parks, SOTA summits and WWFF references near you, with boundaries, trails and campgrounds.Trip PlannerPick a town and distance to see parks and summits in range, then build a multi-stop route.KPC Trip PlannerPOTA, SOTA and WWFF near any US town, with Street View, boundaries and a Google Maps route.Park CheckerActivators: see which Kentucky parks a callsign has activated. Hunters: upload your POTA hunter CSV to see which parks you have hunted.SOTA Summit CheckerEvery SOTA summit in Kentucky or any US SOTA area. Load your SOTA log to see what you still need.SOTA Activation ZoneAm I within 25 m of the summit? GPS check that works offline.Rarely Activated ParksEvery Kentucky park colored by how often it has been activated. Find the ones hunters want.Campgrounds & CabinsPlaces to stay inside Kentucky POTA parks, with POTA, WWFF and SOTA on one card, campground maps, booking links and reviews.Park NotesTips from other operators for every Kentucky POTA park, SOTA summit and KFF reference. Share your own.Park Notes: Other StatesTips for POTA parks, SOTA summits and KFF references in every US state outside Kentucky. Share your own.GuestbookSign the KPC guestbook and see where visitors come from.KPC CommunityStation setups, antenna builds, field tips, gear reviews, activation stories and Elmers from Kentucky portable operators. Share yours.Member Field PhotosField photos sent in by KPC members and friends. Share yours.Printable Park SheetOne printed page for a park: GPS, grid, county, nearby towns, QR codes and a paper log.Grid & County LookupMaidenhead grid square, Kentucky county and nearest parks for any spot.Field WeatherSearch by park, POTA number, town or ZIP for the field forecast.Kentucky Parks & GuidesState parks, federal lands, trails, wild rivers, plus PDF guides and KML/GPX map files.
On the air & conditions
Spot Me (post your spot)Type your call, frequency and park once, and get it ready to paste into POTA, SOTAwatch, WWFF, the DX cluster, APSPOT and more.Special Event StationsWho is on the air today for special events (13 Colonies, Museum Ships, lighthouses…), from the ARRL list, updated every morning.On The Air Now LIVEKentucky parks on the air right now, with KPC members highlighted.Radio Conditions LIVEBand estimates, real band activity from signal reports, gray line map, NOAA solar and geomagnetic data.Band Activity & Gray Line LIVEReal signal reports around Kentucky by band, a gray line map and which bands are active right now.Band Plan by License Class NEWWhich CW, digital and phone portions of each band Technician, General and Extra operators can use, with popular frequencies.Frequency Quick ReferencePhone-friendly guide to HF bands and where the activity is.Quick Reference CardPrintable phonetics, Q-codes, prosigns, RST and UTC.POTA SpotterSpot KPC operators and send alerts to the club Discord.Digital ModesFT8, JS8Call, Winlink, APRS, SSTV and digital voice — frequencies, clock check and FT8 for POTA.
Antennas & builds
Antenna GuidesAll KPC antenna guides: dipoles, end-feds, verticals, doublets, loops, J-poles and receive antennas.Which Portable Antenna Is Right for Me?A plain-language guide to choosing between dipole, vertical, end-fed and more.Antenna CalculatorWire lengths for dipoles, linked dipoles, end-fed half-waves and whips on every band, plus coax loss.Antenna Pattern & SWRSee where your signal goes (DX or NVIS), the SWR curve and coax loss for dipoles, linked dipoles, verticals, end-feds and random wires.Radial CalculatorHow many radials and how long: ground loss, what one more radial buys you, a cut list and the best use of your wire, on the ground or raised.Build Your First DipoleStep-by-step build of a simple portable dipole.Linked Dipole AntennasHow linked dipoles work and how to build and use one.HF & 6m Vertical Whips17-foot vs 25-foot whips for portable HF and 6 meters.Ladder Line, Doublets & G5RVDoublets, G5RV, ZS6BKW: feeder length checker and line loss.Loops & Delta LoopsDelta, square and skywire loops, plus a magnetic loop calculator.VHF & UHF AntennasJ-pole, Slim Jim, roll-up J, ground plane, yagi, HT and mobile.Receive-Only AntennasLoG, Beverage on Ground and K9AY: build, transformer and hookup.Ununs, Baluns & ChokesBuild EFHW, 9:1 and 4:1 transformers and coax chokes.Loaded Verticals & Homebrew CoilsWind a loading coil for a whip vertical, with a tap chart.SWR Basics & Fixing High SWRWhat SWR means, how to read it and how to fix a bad one.Antenna Safety & Park MannersPower lines, trees, trip hazards and being a good neighbor in the park.
Gear, power & safety
Battery Runtime CalculatorHow long a battery will run your radio, with a safe number to plan on.Power, dB & S-UnitsDoubling power = 3 dB = half an S-unit. S-meter calculator.Harmonics PlannerMultiband wire planner, random-wire lengths and transmitter harmonic checks.RF Exposure CheckFCC RF exposure limits and safe distances for your station.Ham CalculatorsSWR, dB, Ohm's law, wavelength, transformer turns, LC, grid distance.
Learn & practice
New To POTA? Start HereStep-by-step guide to your first hunt and first activation.New To SOTA? Start HereSign up, rules, first W4K summit, chasing.New To WWFF? Start HereSign up, 44-contact rule, log submission, activating KFF and POTA together.Rules You Should KnowFCC, POTA and Kentucky land-manager rules for portable operators.Get Your LicenseTechnician, General, Extra — study, exams and the FCC fee.CW Practice RoomHunt or activate simulated POTA/SOTA stations in Morse — straight key, paddles or keyboard — plus the KPC room on Vail.CW Info & LinksHow real CW contacts go (tap to hear), CW shorthand, and the clubs, classes and apps to learn Morse.Voice Pileup Practice (BETA)Be the activator on phone: copy calls, give reports, log. Talk back with your voice.Radio Adventures (Kids)Ham Words Match, Map Hunt, Build a Radio, Fox Hunt and a Weather Spotter Net.Spin the Dial (Kids Radio)A pretend ham radio: spin the knob and listen to parks, summits, nets, chats and Morse code.Kids RoomPhonetic and Morse games, a story with coloring pages, kid guides and a state abbreviations worksheet.Fox HuntingFind hidden transmitters: bearing map, tape-measure Yagi calculator, close-in tricks, ARDF.News & Field TipsClub news, activation reports and founders’ tips.VideosThe newest videos from the KPC and KY POTA Campout YouTube channels.
Club
About KPCWho we are and why the club exists.CampoutDetails for the KPC campout.EventsClub events, hamfests and the Kentucky radio calendar.Join KPCHow to become a member.ContactReach the club.ResourcesLinks, picks and articles gathered by the club.Tool BoxAll KPC tools on one page.PhotosPhoto albums from KPC events and campouts.
Members
Guides, PDFs & map files
Top 25 Lowest-Activity Parks (Oct 2026)The 25 Kentucky POTA parks with the fewest QSOs and activations. Great targets for hunters and activators.Kentucky POTA Parks (KML map file)All Kentucky POTA parks as a KML file for Google Earth and map apps.Kentucky POTA Parks (GPX waypoints)All Kentucky POTA parks as GPX waypoints for a GPS or Gaia, OnX and CalTopo.Kentucky KFF References (KML map file)Kentucky WWFF/KFF references as a KML file.Kentucky KFF References (GPX waypoints)Kentucky WWFF/KFF references as GPX waypoints.Kentucky SOTA Summits (KML map file)Kentucky SOTA W4K summits as a KML file.Kentucky SOTA Summits (GPX waypoints)Kentucky SOTA W4K summits as GPX waypoints.Beginner's Guide to Portable OperationsStart-to-finish guide to getting on the air from a park.Portable Operating & Camping ChecklistsPrintable packing and setup checklists for activations and campouts.Portable Operations Safety GuideSafety guide with plant identification pictures (poison ivy and more).Antenna Efficiency at Solar MinimumHow antenna choice matters when propagation is poor.Founders' Favorites: Apps & ToolsApps and tools the KPC founders use in the field.Tools & Essential LinksA collected list of essential links for portable operators.2027 Kentucky Adventure GuidePlaces to go and things to do around Kentucky for the 2027 campout.2027 Kentucky Local GuideLocal food, lodging and attractions near the 2027 campout.2027 KYPOTA Campout FlyerPrintable flyer for the 2027 Kentucky POTA campout.2026 Event Archive & Photo ArchiveLook back at the 2026 KPC events.Meet the Founders: Brandon White KZ4CPAbout KPC co-founder Brandon White, KZ4CP.Meet the Founders: Brent WellsAbout KPC co-founder Brent Wells.
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