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Posted: 10/10/2023 11:05:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lorazepam]
I had mentioned doing something earlier this year like a portable weekend, bring field stuff and try out antenna ideas, other radios and general asshattery. There are some group sites available at yellowstone lake state park campground the end of the month, Oct 27 & 28, leave on the 29th. Sites have electric, plenty of places to put solar panels. Open space for antennas, and trees to hang them from. There won't be anyone else around, so we can do what we want with antennas for the most part. I can reserve a site, they hold up to 25, but we can take over the other spots for operating. Fire rings, picnic tables, nice level sites on top of the hill.
This is now on. May 10-12, 2024. The WI location is at Yellowstone Lake Campground, site 203. If you have a regional event please add it to the thread. 50 amp service on the site, space for tents, awnings, etc. Several picnic tables as well a fire ring. Please say you are in when you know, so if we get a crowd we can try for another site. If you need a tent, some will be available. There are trails for rucking, if you want to go set up remote after a hike. There is a public range at the park, pistol and rifle. Sites EDIT: OK, I tried last week to reserve a site, and they were not taking reservations. I went up to the campground today to make sure which sites would be best and when I tried again, it appears they have all been reserved for this weekend. The weekend of the 10th and 11th are available, but the rest of the month is booked. I hope no one else has reserved anything yet.  Edit 2: I have reserved site 203 in the group area. We are allowed up to 25 folks.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileThis is the range located at the park. Pistol and two rifle ranges. |
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Posted: 10/10/2023 11:18:08 PM EDT
[#1]
If there are folks that want to see how HT's work, it would be a great time to let folks see just how they work, and how terrain limits range. Hell, do a special event, lol.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 10:12:34 AM EDT
[#2]
Maybe.
I have a possible family commitment that weekend that I am standing by to get info on. |
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Posted: 10/11/2023 10:22:49 AM EDT
[#3]
Too far to drive and too close to plan to go. But I would be absolutely interested if I had more time.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 12:45:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SACraig]
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Yea, a bit far to drive for me to. But if you guys get things up and let me know when I'll be more than happy to see who I can work. We should have guys around here to have a WMOTS (Worked Most Of The States) Award for the guys that attend. I don't usually have issues with WI, especially on 40 meters, so I should be able to hit some of them at least. I do have a commitment on Sunday afternoon (I volunteer at a rifle range as an RSO) but I'm available Friday and Saturday nights as well as all day Saturday.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 4:41:29 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: Too far to drive and too close to plan to go. But I would be absolutely interested if I had more time. Basically my thoughts. At some point I'd like to go back up to WI to show the wife where I lived for a brief spell and to show off some of the stuff I saw and did up there. But need a bit more time to plan on that one. |
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Posted: 10/11/2023 5:53:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lorazepam]
[#6]
Well, It doesn't have to happen this month. I can look for open dates, and get two sites reserved for next year if that works for everyone. Something like the middle of May is available.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 9:13:00 PM EDT
[#7]
If there's some advanced notice I certainly would do my best to make it.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 9:35:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 4HShooter]
[#8]
I can't make that location, but I would be all in when it comes to setting up a local gulf coast meet and pota weekend. Why not try out a regional deal? I'm on the Mississippi gulf coast and we have some decent pota location with camping. Get a couple guys to bring campers (myself included) and we can do a regional net or just pota weekend.
Maybe we can come up with some Arfham special event call signs and fun awards If anybody is interested, let's get that ball rolling. Possibly a once a season arfham pota gathering. P2P and hunter awards |
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Posted: 10/11/2023 10:06:55 PM EDT
[#9]
I activated Devil's Lake SP in WI not too far from there last week on the way into North Dakota.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 10:13:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4HShooter: I can't make that location, but I would be all in when it comes to setting up a local gulf coast meet and pota weekend. Why not try out a regional deal? I'm on the Mississippi gulf coast and we have some decent pota location with camping. Get a couple guys to bring campers (myself included) and we can do a regional net or just pota weekend. Maybe we can come up with some Arfham special event call signs and fun awards If anybody is interested, let's get that ball rolling. Possibly a once a season arfham pota gathering. P2P and hunter awards |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 12:15:01 AM EDT
[#11]
It sounds like fun, but I am way out west and travel was so expensive even before the inflation that I haven't been back home to Louisiana in 16 years.
No telling what the future will bring though. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 11:23:32 AM EDT
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So all you midwest guys, and other that may be interested what about setting a date so we can plan something in the spring? The group sites fill up pretty fast and It would be good to reserve them in advance.
Thursday May 16 to Saturday May 19 is open for now. I know these sites, nice and level, and on top of the hill. Just checking interest. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 11:40:59 AM EDT
[#13]
You are going to have at least one CW OP aren't you?
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Posted: 10/12/2023 11:55:17 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frank_B: You are going to have at least one CW OP aren't you? I can FlDigi at 100 WPM. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 12:32:40 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frank_B: You are going to have at least one CW OP aren't you? I'm lucky to operate a microphone switch.  You are welcome to come and show us how it works. 
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Posted: 10/12/2023 4:23:06 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: ...You are welcome to come and show us how it works. I wish I could, but that's a long way for an old fart to drive. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 4:32:38 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frank_B: I wish I could, but that's a long way for an old fart to drive. I hear you. Especially if you are in E. TN. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 7:28:29 PM EDT
[#18]
A bit too far for us to drive, but it looks like a great POTA spot
Step one is to join POTA https://parksontheair.com/ https://pota.app/#/map Looks like TWO POTA spots are in that location  https://pota.app/#/park/K-1483 https://pota.app/#/park/K-4347 |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 7:48:54 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: A bit too far for us to drive, but it looks like a great POTA spot Step one is to join POTA https://parksontheair.com/ https://pota.app/#/map Looks like TWO POTA spots are in that location https://pota.app/#/park/K-1483 https://pota.app/#/park/K-4347 It's a great spot. I have two activations, it was my first. I hunt a lot more but I want to change that. One of the state gun ranges is there as well. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 9:22:12 PM EDT
[#20]
I forgot I made plans to go to Dayton next May with a buddy. So it's probably out on going to Wisconsin too. Although I'd like to go there. Never been further north than Kansas in the Midwest.
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Posted: 10/12/2023 10:39:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Shootindave]
[#21]
Maybe if we can lock down a weekend further out, based upon interest, we can have more than one location.
The posted location is pretty easy for midwest for me since it is close major highways. |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 10:53:27 PM EDT
[#22]
Well maybe we can do a south central in Arkansas somewhere. It's only 5-6 hours for me.
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Posted: 10/14/2023 10:44:59 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: Well maybe we can do a south central in Arkansas somewhere. It's only 5-6 hours for me. So do you guys want to pick a date and do regional events? It could get guys out west involved, AK and HI possible. |
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Posted: 10/14/2023 11:09:05 PM EDT
[#24]
Yeah I'm alright with discussions. For me I can go east to MS, north to Arkansas pretty easily.
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Posted: 10/14/2023 11:37:12 PM EDT
[#25]
I can go north to WI or south to Arkansas.
Arkansas has a bonus that I can also visit family while there |
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Posted: 10/15/2023 12:01:12 PM EDT
[#26]
At Lake Catherine State Park in Arkansas now. It's pretty and contender for SE or South Central meet up.
 Attached File |
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Posted: 10/15/2023 12:27:23 PM EDT
[#27]
Too close for 10m. Looks like a nice spot.
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Posted: 10/15/2023 1:29:26 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: At Lake Catherine State Park in Arkansas now. It's pretty and contender for SE or South Central meet up. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/73718/D9F5D5C1-BF63-42DC-85C2-18364B2DD34A_jpe-2992708.JPG Looks wonderful . . . not seeing your park on the spotter 
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Posted: 10/15/2023 1:44:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
[#29]
I was on for about 10 mins or so. Just got a quick 14 and left. I'll be on again at Hot Springs Natl Park in a bit.
Which it's a weird ass place. The park is in town. Kinda confusing to navigate. I'll do 40m at the Natl Park. |
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Posted: 10/15/2023 3:15:12 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: I was on for about 10 mins or so. Just got a quick 14 and left. I'll be on again at Hot Springs Natl Park in a bit. Which it's a weird ass place. The park is in town. Kinda confusing to navigate. I'll do 40m at the Natl Park. In the log 
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Posted: 10/17/2023 12:18:32 PM EDT
[#31]
Is this something we can make regional, and maybe invite folks through hometown forums? Let the baofeng folks get a taste of comms that can go from region to region? Have a friendly pota contest or arfcom contacts? I might make up some "prizes" that are radio related.
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Posted: 10/17/2023 12:44:19 PM EDT
[#32]
Winter field day is Jan 27/28.
You guys further north might have to build an igloo depending on snow. Otherwise, a warmer month might bring more participation. |
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Posted: 10/17/2023 4:08:01 PM EDT
[#33]
I was looking at the middle of may next spring. Give folks time to plan and decide if they want to come. Pretty mild time of year for everyone. Like May 16-19.
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Posted: 10/17/2023 4:38:34 PM EDT
[#34]
Cool. Those dates look good. Kinda sandwiched between mothers day and memorial day/
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Posted: 10/17/2023 8:37:04 PM EDT
[#35]
Im game for may next year. It'll be a lot easier for me and my gang to do a south Mississippi pota camp. We can do arf2arf contacts and make a game of it
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Posted: 10/17/2023 10:00:44 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4HShooter: Im game for may next year. It'll be a lot easier for me and my gang to do a south Mississippi pota camp. We can do arf2arf contacts and make a game of it |
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Posted: 10/17/2023 10:20:06 PM EDT
[#37]
If those dates are good with folks, I will check into reservations for sites that weekend.
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Posted: 10/17/2023 10:30:37 PM EDT
[#38]
We are about to pick 2024 vacation. I'll make sure I'm off regardless of where I end up going.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 12:53:05 PM EDT
[#39]
Bumping this back up to the top. I will see about getting sites reserved if folks are truly interested in taking part.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 1:15:01 PM EDT
[#40]
I will make something available in Central NY, either at my house, or at the hunting property. Or I will coordinate with the only other arfham I know, and do something by him. Maybe not camping, but on the air!
@dopple |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:09:37 PM EDT
[#41]
End of October eh? Could be doing this in the snow.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 1:01:23 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dopple: End of October eh? Could be doing this in the snow. May 16-19 2024. May 17-19 works too. It would be great to get regions involved, Activate parks, and have some fun. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 1:04:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Gamma762]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: Something like the middle of May is available. Middle of May is Hamvention. (May 17-19) And planting season 
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:18:49 AM EDT
[#44]
Originally Posted By lorazepam: I had mentioned doing something earlier this year like a portable weekend, bring field stuff and try out antenna ideas, other radios and general asshattery. There are some group sites available at yellowstone lake state park campground the end of the month, Oct 27 & 28, leave on the 29th. Sites have electric, plenty of places to put solar panels. Open space for antennas, and trees to hang them from. There won't be anyone else around, so we can do what we want with antennas for the most part. I can reserve a site, they hold up to 25, but we can take over the other spots for operating. Fire rings, picnic tables, nice level sites on top of the hill. I have rented a regular campsite and stayed at these instead, lol. One has a perfect pair of trees for a hammock. I have a tent with a covered area big enough to set up a table, and could sleep 3 or 4, an awning on the Xterra that has a room that zips on, could be for operating or sleeping. I have a couple other tents as well. Sleeping bags, etc if needed. I have a 12v cooler/freezer 58qt, and other coolers. I can set up a hammock if anyone wants to try one. I have a bunch of home made antennas, a few fishing poles, a throw bag and rope. Bring your gear, something to eat and drink, and let's get a group kilo, see what works, and what doesn't, and see how others do portable. Sites What you're describing is ARRL FIELD DAY June 22nd 2024 |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:54:49 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: What you're describing is ARRL FIELD DAY June 22nd 2024 It's pretty much the same thing, but for arfcom instead of arrl. If there is no real interest, I can just drop it. I was trying for a time that was not too hot for those in the south, and not too cold for those in the north. I have come up with many dumb ideas in my lifetime, and I will not be offended if this one is deemed the same and shot down. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 12:21:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Shootindave]
[#46]
I did not realize Hamvention was the same weekend.
Not sure if I am going to Xenia yet. It is hard to find a solid date that works around everything else sometimes. I should probably buy a calendar one of these years :-) |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 12:31:54 PM EDT
[#47]
I considered going to hamvention, but it is a fur piece to travel, and any awesome deals would be eaten up by lodging and travel. Most presentations can be seen on youtube after it is over.
I don't think any date chosen will work for everyone, and if it doesn't happen, no big deal. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:18:54 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: It's pretty much the same thing, but for arfcom instead of arrl. If there is no real interest, I can just drop it. I was trying for a time that was not too hot for those in the south, and not too cold for those in the north. I have come up with many dumb ideas in my lifetime, and I will not be offended if this one is deemed the same and shot down. no, please don't drop it. I did not mean to sound like I was against it. It's a good idea |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:47:15 PM EDT
[#49]
Eh it's already sweaty swamp ass hot here by May. Not quite to 3 showers a day, but solidly two. So no big deal there.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:31:40 PM EDT
[#50]
I will go ahead and reserve an rv campsite at buccaneer state park (k-2532 I think?) in south Mississippi for that weekend. If anybody else is interested message me and I will order more so we can get a regular old shanty town going.
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