[FCARC] OSPOTA Update

[Edward Roth]

Reference generator my plans have changed. If you still need my generator
it is available. I not leaving now until then following monday

On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, 9:31 AM Craig Szczublewski <
craig.szczublewski at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> We are just a little under two weeks out from the event.  I took a recon
> trip out to HLK on Sunday to review a couple of the picnic areas the park
> offers, since both the Marzolf and North Shelter houses are booked for that
> Saturday.  I would welcome any suggestions based on my observations below.
> I have a map to reference the sites I am referring to available  here:
> https://k8bxq.org/sites/k8bxq.org/files/2021-08/hlk.jpg
>
> 1. The picnic area on the south side of the lake between Marzolf and the
> boat launch has adequate parking, a lot of picnic tables, and grills as
> well. There are plenty of trees to string antennas also. We would probably
> want a couple of 10x10 easy-ups to shelter from the sun and possibly any
> rain. The downside is that there is no restroom/outhouse within convenient
> walking distance.
>
> 2. The boat launch area is what I would consider being the best bet. It has
> a 10x20 fixed pavilion with a large grill close by.  It has plenty of
> trees, parking, and a conveniently located restroom. I am pretty sure this
> is first-come, first-serve, but I'll try to call out to the park office
> this week to verify.  There are also plenty of tables and grills away from
> the pavilion along the waterfront.
>
> 3. There is a matching 10x20 fixed pavilion on the north side by the
> disc-golf area which I think is also a boat launch for kayak rentals. The
> cons on this site are that there is no grill near the pavilion, and the
> nearest restroom is the outhouses by the North Shelter house (see NS on the
> map).
>
> 4. The main parking lot area for the beach is also a good bet.  Plenty of
> picnic tables and grills, as well as many trees.  We would certainly get
> plenty of foot traffic from the public as well. There is a very large
> pavilion (also booked) so we would probably want easy-ups to provide shade.
>
> In all cases, we need a generator to run a couple of radios.  Hopefully,
> one that is super quiet.  Our main club generator, while efficient and
> powerful, is also too loud for this application.  I believe KB8ELG is
> reviewing options for a quiet running unit, but in the event cannot get one
> in time, does anyone have access to a smaller, quiet running unit?
>
> I know a few club members have offered to bring out their 10x10's for
> shelter, so I think we are good there.  And regarding the cookout, I'll
> have a better notion on what we might need by this weekend.
>
> Thanks, everyone, let me know your thoughts on this.
>
>
>
> --
> Craig Szczublewski
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