[GVARC] Today's GVARC meeting - minutes

Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:28:20 -0800

  Frank:

  I agree with Russ, maybe this a good opportunity to
  find a backup site.  It will, add definite new dimenision
  to the whole operating event.  I too, think it would be
  improper to try "deal" with the other party.

  Don

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russ Dow" <[email protected]>
To: "Frank Fahrlander" <[email protected]>; "GVARC" <[email protected]>;
"Jim Johnson" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [GVARC] Today's GVARC meeting - minutes

> Hi Gang,
>
> Regarding the Field Day site, I'll put in my $ .02 -- for
> what little it's worth.
>
> Let it go.  In my opinion, if somebody else put in their
> dibsies first, that's life.  Personally, under these
> circumstances, I would be very uncomfortable approaching
> another party on this matter.  Let it go, at least for for
> this year, and find a different spot.  I am not an expert on
> the area, but there just have to be other suitable locations
> out there.  Who knows -- granted, Doe Flat is a terrific
> spot, but maybe an even better location exists.
>
> Good luck on the hunt...
>
> 73,
> Russ Dow  N7DW
> now near Lake Elsinore, CA (south of Corona and Riverside)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <[email protected]>
> To: "Frank Fahrlander" <[email protected]>; "GVARC"
> <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 8:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [GVARC] Today's GVARC meeting - minutes
>
>
> > Hi Frank, et al,
> >
> >     It seems that for the small incremental price
> difference,
> > the LPT-1242 is the way to go.  The only real downside is
> > the longer nested length, making it more of a challenge to
> > transport.  The added weight means it takes one more guy
> > to haul it around (3 men instead of 2).  I think it's
> worth having
> > the extra extended length.
> >
> >      On the loss of the Doe Flat campground, I think it
> might
> > be worth pursuing the identity of the party that reserved
> it.
> > It's not like we're going to send Nunzio out to break
> their
> > kneecaps, it's just that we'd like to see if some sort of
> deal
> > can be worked out, like we pay for an alternative site for
> > them somewhere else.  If we go to the ranger's supervisor,
> > whoever that is, and tell them our predicament, a
> reasonable
> > person would hopefully see things our way and let us know
> > how to contact the other party.
> >
> > 73,
> > Jim W6SC
> >
> >
> >
> > At 12:05 AM 2/29/2004, Frank Fahrlander wrote:
> > >Hi all,
> > >
> > >Two items that came up at the meeting.
> > >
> > >A proposal is on the table to purchase a crank up tower
> from Force 12.  The
> > >two models below were talked about:
> > >
> > >LPT-827 - 8' sections, 27' extended
> > >        4 sections, 110 pounds
> > >        9'8" nested height
> > >        27'6" extended height
> > >        15 square foot wind load at 60 mph*
> > >        $1,229.00
> > >
> > >LPT-1242 - 12' sections, 42' extended
> > >        4 sections, 145 pounds
> > >        13'8" nested height
> > >        42' extended height
> > >        9 square foot wind load at 60 mph*
> > >        $1,390.00
> > >
> > >I am interested in your opinion of this proposal.  See
> URL at
> > >http://force12inc.com/F12-towerinfo-1.htm for more info.
> > >
> > >
> > >We unfortunately did not reserve the Doe Flat campground
> soon enough this
> > >year and we lost it to a unknown group.  The ranger will
> not allow us to
> > >talk to the group and indicates that it is first come
> first served.  Give me
> > >your suggestions for an alternate site that can handle
> our group, tent,
> > >antennas and generator.  Also help out if you can by
> helping me the contact
> > >information for any suggested location.
> > >
> > >   regards,   frank
> > >
> > >
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