[K3CAL] Final Lighthouse plans

[Wayne Rogers]

Brian:  I just talked with Doug Alves.

There is an eight foot table and folding chairs in the cottage that is available.  We can set up in the front bedroom and the main room which are both empty except for the table and chairs.  Note that the main room is used as a reception area for tourists so you will have visitors coming and going in that room from 1 to 4 in the afternoon.  The Keeper's Quarters has not been rented, so there is no issue with that.

I will have access to the key of the cottage and will meet you there at 8:00 Saturday to begin setup and will be able to help until around 10:00.  Doug reminded me that there is no access to the beach.  Also note that here will be visitors walking around so please have someone bring yellow tape to mark off any guy wires or hazardous areas.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary operates radio watch from the brick building on weekends - be aware that they are mostly hams and will be interested in what we are doing.  Some potential new hams and club members. 

We talked a bit about next year.  He is not certain what the status will be next year.  I mentioned that we had talked about operating from the Drum Point Lighthouse at the museum and he said that if for any reason the Cove Point location is not available next year we could potentially use the museum location.  That's a discussion for next year.  I'm not certain that the Drum Point lighthouse in its re-located location qualifies under the ILLW rules.

Note to all:  there is a small kitchen in the cottage with a refrigerator - I assume that it is operational.  Goes without saying that we leave the facility as clean/neat as it was when we arrive.  This is looking like a great operating event for CARA.  Have fun!

Wayne


From: KB3WFV 
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 9:19 PM
To: k3cal at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [K3CAL] Final Lighthouse plans


      Hello all 
      Below is  a BUNCH of information for the lighthouse event. But first I need some help.
      I need folding tables and chairs for this weekend. If anyone has some please contact me at KB3WFV at yahoo.com 


      The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend

      WHERE: 
      Cove Point Lighthouse (at the end of Cove Point Road in Lusby Maryland) 

      WHEN: 
      Saturday August 18th @ 8:00 AM overnight until Sunday August 19th. 

      (Actual quitting time to depend on operator enthusiasm. I anticipate that we would be done around 5 or 6 PM but the event ends August 19th @ 8:00 PM.)

      IMPORTANT NOTE
      The Cove Point Lighthouse property is open to the public between the hours 
      of 1PM to 4PM on Saturday and Sunday ONLY. At all other times the gate to the lighthouse property will be CLOSED. 
      CARA members and their quests who would like access to the event outside of these hours can call by 2 meter radio on 146.580 simplex or by telephone at 301-641-1674 and someone will open the gate for you.

      TALK IN FREQUENCY: 
      146.580 simplex

      Cold sandwiches, drinks and Cookies Saturday afternoon 
      Pizza and soda Saturday evening 
      Please bring your own Food and drinks if you are planning to stay overnight or stop by on Sunday. 


      Below is a list of some of the members who have volunteered equipment and or time for the event. If anyone else would like to operate a station at this event please contact me at KB3WFV at yahoo.com .

      Bill Hackett - N3XMZ
      Operator 

      Dick Ratcliffe - W3RBR
      Operator 


      K3CAL 
      The associations K3 HF rig and Pizza and Soda for Saturday evening


      Ron - WA4PRR 
      Will provide the same HF station and antenna that he had at Field Day and is also the  designer of the Lighthouse QSL card 

      Bob - N3PPH
      Will provide the same Digital station and antenna that he had at Field Day

      Dick - N3VkW

      Will provide the same HF rig that he had at Field Day 

      Steve- N3IPN
      Will provide 2 sections of Rohn tower (slightly lower than the tower at field day) and a A3 Beam antenna much smaller than the beast from field day


      Bob - KF3AA
      Will also have a digital station and his same vertical antenna that he had at Field Day 

      Dave - W3PQS
      2m/440 dual band antenna and mast for simplex talk-in station 

      K3UGA
      2m/440 dual band radio for talk-in station 


      Dave - N3TZO
      Will set up and man the Public Information booth similar to the one seen at Field Day



      Wayne - N1WR
      Operator and Has been very instrumental as the spokesperson for CARA with the Calvert Marine Museum

      Jack - KB3WUM
      and his wife Judi will provide cold sandwiches, drinks and cookies mid-day Saturday 

      There are currently 327 entrants on the official list for the ILLW. This promises to be a fun event. Not only are contacts from other lighthouses expected but also contacts from amateurs who want to collect the special edition QSL card for the lighthouse event,

      Come on by and say HI or get on the air. 
      We look forward to seeing you there  

      Thanks 
      Brian
      KB3WFV
      email : KB3WFV at yahoo.com
     



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