[PaQSO] Antenna etiquette

[William Buchholz]

I usually send a letter to the park superintendent
requesting permission. So far I have received only
telephone calls in return, but always giving
permission. BTW, the rangers don't get the word, but I
figure that way I have my bases covered.

Bill/K8SYH

--- ed.miske at kennametal.com wrote:

> I discussed it with the ranger in Black Moshannon
> park in 1993 (via 
> telephone before making the reservation) and when I
> explained the 
> slingshot/fishing line arrangement and the fact
> that, at the most, I'd 
> knock a few leaves off the tree,  he was ok with it.
> 
> I explained the same thing to the ranger at Prince
> Gallitzin in 1996, 
> before making my reservation for that year. Again,
> he was ok with it.
> 
> I have since been back to Prince Gallitzin 5 or 6
> times and have never 
> mentioned it again and have not been questioned.
> 
> If I ever go to a State Park other than Prince
> Gallitzin I would certainly 
> "refresh" my permission from the ranger.
> 
> Ed/WA3SES
> 
> paqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net wrote on 10/13/2005
> 09:12:22 PM:
> 
> > OK, for the first time, we had an authority figure
> question our 
> antennas.
> > We set up in Cook forest, and the ranger was a
> little concerned. I think 
> 
> > he had visions of us climbing the trees to raise
> our dipole.
> > I was told we didn't have to take them down, but
> next year we should ask 
> 
> > permission.
> > 
> > We probably won't be there next year, but what's
> everybody think?
> > 
> > every other year, we ask, to be told that antennas
> are OK. This year, I 
> > didn't bother.
> > 
> > John, KD8MQ
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