Can This 40 Meter Antenna Really Work in the Park?

Today, I'm testing out the 40 meter End Fed Biscuit antenna in a POTA location. Unfortunately, I failed the activation but I blame the radio and the crowded bands (it was 13 Colonies) not the antenna. Once my G90 was set up I was successful in making several contacts, I ran out of time to complete the activation.

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