Is this the best POTA antenna?

- April 07, 2026

Many radio amateurs enjoy Parks On the Air and Summits On the Air (OTA/SOTA) operations. These field operations allow you to practice emergency communications procedures without running into deed restrictions or nosey neighbors.

There are many antenna choices available for POTA/SOTA operations.

In this video from "HAM-DALORIAN", we see an actual POTA station set up, including rig, antenna, and accessories needed for the activity.

The star attraction in this operation is the excellent TN07-SPF-102 portable antenna system. The antenna is easy to assemble and deploy. The results are quite good, considering its limited size.

The antenna will find a welcome home for hams living on small urban lots or faced with HOA restrictions.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from "HAM-DALORIAN":

Join us for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at the beautiful Starved Rock State Park in Illinois! In this video, we're putting a unique HF portable antenna to the test: the TN07 SPF-102. Is this the best ham radio antenna for POTA? We're about to find out! The TN07 SPF-102 is an interesting take on a portable antenna. Marketed as a "pota antenna supreme" and a stealth flagpole, this vertical antenna system promises easy setup and multi-band operation without the need for a complex radial system. It's a fantastic solution for hams looking for a portable antenna that can be deployed quickly and efficiently, especially in parks with antenna restrictions. We'll walk you through the full Parks on the Air ham radio experience—from setting up the antenna mast and getting our portable ham radio station on the air to making contacts and bagging some much-needed POTA points. We'll show you exactly how this wire-contained antenna hack for POTA works and share our honest product review and antenna review of the SPF-102. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first hf antenna or a seasoned portable operator, this video will give you a close look at a different kind of portable antenna and its performance in a real-world POTA activation. Let us know in the comments what you think of this no-radial antenna setup! Link for antenna: https://tn07.com/sfp-102 Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links DX Engineering: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/JK9obE 00:00 Intro 01:14 Disclaimer 01:55 Review 04:20 Set Up 08:59 POTA Activation 15:49 Park scenes 16:28 Outro