[NLRS] 10 GHz - Buena Vista Park, Alma WI

[John P. Toscano]

On 11/16/03, I wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has looked at the Buena Vista Park in Alma,
> Wisconsin?  It's up on a bluff overlooking the river valley, a
> little southeast of Wabasha.  I've never been there myself, but
> my wife was there about a month ago and said that there was a
> nice, unobstructed view.  It looks somewhat promising on TopoUSA
> also.

Well, my wife and I did go out there last Sunday, hoping that the rain 
and fog would dissipate before we arrived, which they didn't.  So I had 
no good opportunity to see what the horizon looked like.

But it was definitely a disappointment in several respects for a 
possible 10 GHz operating site.  There is a nice parking lot, but then 
about a 100 yard hike to down a stony path to the actual overlook.  You 
are walking downhill as you walk basically west to get to the brink. 
When you get there, everything behind you (East) is obstructed by higher 
ground.  And in keeping with its status of park, there is plenty of 
vegetation all around.  Possible open angles from due South (180 
degrees) to a bit shy of NorthWest (about 300 to 310 degrees).  Oh well, 
we enjoyed our little "expedition" for other reasons anyway.

73 de W0JT