A few things to wrap up

Still have a log to upload?

Please upload it to the official POTA app as usual. It isn’t too late: POTA has no log-submission deadline. Even an attempt with fewer than 10 contacts can give your hunters credit. See the POTA logging rules.

Why are the results still changing?

The recap numbers and park results are provisional while logs arrive. A spot or a planned stop isn’t a confirmed activation. The 2026 schedule preserves what people planned; the park results show what was recorded.

What is Activate All RI?

Activate All RI is a three-day POTA activation effort from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13. We hope operators will join in an attempt to activate all 61 Rhode Island POTA references. Hunters can work toward completing their Rhode Island hunted list, and activators can add a few new parks to their lists too.

Can I join the early activations on September 10?

Yes. Early activity is planned for Thursday, September 10, before the main September 11–13 weekend. Browse theSeptember 10 schedulefor planned windows and check Rhode Island on airfor current spots.

Which time zone does the schedule use?

The event-day filter always uses Rhode Island's calendar day. The time-zone selector changes the dates and times displayed in the schedule and its printout. Eastern (RI / EDT) is four hours behind UTC during the event: September 10 at 9 p.m. EDT appears as September 11 at 01:00 UTC, while remaining in the September 10 event-day filter.

What period do the event progress pages cover?

This site's event progressuses September 10 at 00:00 UTC up to September 14 at 00:00 UTC: September 9 at 8 p.m. through September 13 at 8 p.m. EDT. These are reporting boundaries, not park operating hours or an official POTA award deadline. Official POTA rules still determine credit.

How can I promote the event?

Include an announcement on your nets, talk it up on the air, and post to social media. You can share theActivate All Rhode Island poster PDF.

I heard there is a cookout. What are the details?

Newport County Radio Club has invited Activate All Rhode Island participants to a cookout on Sunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Colt State Park, Pavilion 2. There is no charge, but optional donations to offset the cost are appreciated. PleaseRSVP for the NCRC cookout.

Which information comes from official POTA resources?

ripota.org is an unofficial community coordination site. Official Parks on the Air resources remain authoritative for rules, references, accounts, spots, logs, awards, and whether an activation is valid. Use theofficial POTA documentationand POTA app as the source of truth.

Have a photo to share?

We’d love to see your view of the weekend. Activators can add photos through their existing account. You can also browse the event gallery to see what others shared.

Can I still get into my account?

Yes. Open My Plan, or sign in with your passkey or an email link using the address on your plan. Registration for new 2026 plans is closed, but existing activators can still make corrections and share media. If you’re stuck, get in touch below.

What happens to the widget on my QRZ page?

Keep it! The same widget now shares our thank-you message and links to the weekend recap, park results, and photos. It updates automatically when someone opens your page, so you don’t need to change your embed code.

Want to add it? Paste this iframe into your QRZ biography’s source editor. You can preview the widget first.

<p style="margin: 0 auto; max-width: 960px; text-align: center;">
  <iframe
    src="https://ripota.org/embed/activate-ri-2026/"
    title="Activate All RI 2026"
    width="100%"
    height="420"
    frameborder="0"
    scrolling="no"
  ></iframe>
</p>

How do I sign up to put one or more RI parks on the air?

Open the activator signupand add one park or a multi-park route to the event schedule.

Can I schedule a park that already has an activation scheduled?

Yes. Most, if not all, parks have at least one activation scheduled, but please add more. Multiple activations and modes give hunters more opportunities to get Rhode Island in the log.

What seasonal access and facilities should I check?

Check the park's official website and posted hours before leaving. DEM's September 1 beach-season noticesays state beach pavilion restrooms close after September 7. Beach parking gates and lots remain open unless extreme weather requires closure; portable toilets are available at most state beaches as conditions allow.

Starting Saturday, September 12, 2026,Rhode Island's orange-clothing rule (§ 7.23)requires nonexempt users of state management areas and designated undeveloped state parks to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange. This includes people who are not hunting. Check thehunting regulations and exemptionsfor the area you plan to visit.

I've scheduled a park on ripota.org. What else do I need to do?

Follow all the usual steps for activating a park. You can pre-schedule your activation and spot yourself in theofficial POTA app. Keep a good log and upload it to POTA as usual when you are done.

If your plans change or you need to cancel, please update your ripota.org plan so hunters and other activators see the latest estimate.

How do I update or cancel my activation plan?

Open RI POTA sign-inand sign in with a passkey or request a 15-minute, single-use email link for the address on your plan. Previously issued private links continue to work. In My Plan, update the time, parks, bands, modes, notes, or cancellation status as needed.

How do I add the Activate All RI widget to my QRZ biography?

On QRZ, choose Edit your callsign, thenAdd or edit your biography text, fonts, etc.In the biography editor, choose Source and paste this iframe where you want the event widget to appear. Choose the disk icon to save, then return to your callsign listing.

<p style="margin: 0 auto; max-width: 960px; text-align: center;">
  <iframe
    src="https://ripota.org/embed/activate-ri-2026/"
    title="Activate All RI 2026"
    width="100%"
    height="420"
    frameborder="0"
    scrolling="no"
  ></iframe>
</p>

I've completed my activation. What now?

Upload your log as usual to the official POTA app and congratulate yourself on a job well done. Come to the Sunday cookout at Colt State Park if you can. Thanks for participating.

What if I have a problem or question during the event?

Activators can use the in-app chat in theActivator Ops Roomfor event coordination. You can also call:

• Rob Jackson, N1RWJ, or Brian Swann, N1BS: 401-262-5225
• Brian Maynard, K1NW: 401-487-5958

A park I hunted hasn’t appeared in POTA yet.

The activator’s log may still be on its way. Hunters receive credit through activator logs and don’t submit their own logs to POTA. Check your official POTA record as logs come in.

Something looks wrong, or I need a hand.

Feel free to reach out to any of us. We’re happy to help.

• Rob Jackson — N1RWJ
• Brian Swann — N1BS
• Brian Maynard — K1NW

I'm a POTA hunter. How do I participate?

Open Rhode Island on air to find current spots, then review the event scheduleand Rhode Island parks. Decide which references you most want to contact and note the planned activation windows. The schedule is an estimate, not a guarantee that an activator will be on the air at that time.

You can also open theRhode Island hunter checklistand import your official POTA hunter_parks.csv to see which of the 61 references you have already hunted. The file stays in your browser and is not uploaded.

How can I find participating activators on the air?

Use Rhode Island on air. It shows current official POTA spots at Rhode Island references and refreshes about once a minute. The event schedule is only an estimate; the on-air page is where to check live activity.

Do I need to do anything after contacting an activator?

Hunters do not submit logs to POTA. Your official hunter credit comes from the activator's uploaded log, so it may appear later, even after the weekend. See theofficial POTA logging rules. Marking a park in this site's checklist only updates your personal list; POTA determines official credit andawards.