My first POTA and CW in Canada

I got Elmered by Vince @VE6LK for my first Parks on the Air activation in Canada. We met in Niagara Falls, Ontario at the Battle of Lundy's Lane Historic Site (CA-6216), which was also a POTA 2fer with the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve (CA-0063). Plus I attempt my first CW contact! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to @VE6LK, @N7KOM, and @HamRadioCrusader on YouTube. Check out my merch shop for t-shirts and more at https://miken2mak.myspreadshop.com/ Amazon Affiliate Links: Fishing rod holder (used as a spike mount for the mast)- https://amzn.to/46zdx8y MOSISO bag (used for ICOM 705) - https://amzn.to/3YATchd Manfrotto Pixi Evo 2 tripod (used to hold ICOM 705) - https://amzn.to/3LTXclu Goture Goldtite telescoping fishing rod - https://amzn.to/3MxAHD8 Links to other great ham radio gear seen in this video: Spark Plug Antennas - https://www.sparkpluggear.com/ N7KOM Trap Kit - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1595257587/microlight-qrp-hf-trap-kit-v3-for-use Quirky QRP ham shack reference mat - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1437009639/ham-shack-reference-mat TennTennas mini 49:1 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/156034859305 Explorer POTA20 mast - https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota20-portable-handheld-20-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-mast.html Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/join Links to support my channel and/or get discounts: My merch - https://miken2mak.myspreadshop.com/ Amazon affiliate gear - https://www.amazon.com/shop/miken2mak Radioddity - https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 with coupon code: N2MAK) Reliance Antennas - https://www.relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - https://quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY) TOADs Digital Interface & More - https://temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK