[nrv-hams] Fishing Areas removed from VA POTA maps

[Kay Craigie]

I watched the video and understand the issue. Fortunately, Claytor Lake
State Park is still fair game for activation though the fishing area, that
had a separate POTA number, is now out of bounds. I think I worked someone
at the state park not long ago.

For some reason, this reminded me that way way back in the 1980s, the
security officers at Disney World would get on your case if you were seen
using a ham radio HT in the park, even though there was a 2m ham repeater
based there. They wouldn't believe that your HT could not possibly
interfere with their security radio communications. Now, of course,
everybody in the park is using a hand-held multi-band radio -- a cell phone.

73, Kay N3KN


On Sun, Dec 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com> wrote:

> Looks like there was a change to POTA in Virginia.
> One spot I liked was the Claytor State Fishing Lake, US-4985.
> https://pota.app/#/park/US-4985
>
> From the video linked below, it sounds like there may have been negative
> interactions between activators and park rangers.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptK5w5JfTO4
>
> This is a friendly reminder that we are all ambassadors for the amateur
> radio hobby. We should always conduct ourselves with courteous,
> professional, and non-confrontational attitudes. If you find someone being
> a jerk, remind them of what's at stake!
>
> 73!
> --
> Cam, W4XXV
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