[FCARC] OSPOTA Update

[John Myers]

How many 12 batteries would it take to replace the generator?

On Wed, Sep 1, 2021, 4:38 PM Craig Szczublewski <
craig.szczublewski at gmail.com> wrote:

> We do, and thank you so much.  I'll put more details out this weekend.
>
> thanks Ed!
>
> On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 4:35 PM Edward Roth <eroth4781 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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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