Update! SARA will now be activating two locations at West Branch!
In order to accommodate a large number of operators and to practice operating light weight portable, a hiking group, headed up by Ben KE8BHQ, will separate from the main activation site at the East Boat ramp and hike from the West Branch Park Office to the Horseman’s Day Parking Lot. More details below.
Also, there are three clubs (SARA, PCARS, and CFARC) activating different parks between 9am and 3pm. Visitors are encouraged to visit any or all of the activations to experience different operating styles and setups.
SARA Primary Location
East Boat Launch Shelter – 9am to 3pm
5998 Gilbert Road, Ravenna, OH 44266
(Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tEKapjfEhZ5NnKD97)
SARA Secondary Location – Hiking Group
Initial Meet Up Location – Between 9am and 9:45am
East Boat Launch Shelter – 5998 Gilbert Road, Ravenna, OH 44266
(Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tEKapjfEhZ5NnKD97)
Drive to the Hike Starting Location – Between 10am and 10:30am
Park Office, Parking Lot – 5570 Esworthy Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
(Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qBWjnwutJGNLYARq5)
Hike to Activation Location – Between 10:30am and 11:30am
Arrive at Activation Location – Arrival between 11:30am and 12:00pm
Horseman’s Day Parking Lot – 6995 Copeland Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
(Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ihryMg4Waev7x4Ws6)
Setup and Operating time: Between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Teardown: Between 2pm and 2:30pm
Hike Ending Location – Sometime between 3pm and 3:30pm
Park Office, Parking Lot – 5570 Esworthy Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
Hike Ending Location – Sometime between 3pm and 3:30pm
Park Office, Parking Lot – 5570 Esworthy Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
Hike Distance:
1 mile to the activation site and 1 mile back.
Total, about 2 miles.
Hike Difficulty: Moderate – narrow trail, some muddy patches, and uneven ground.
If you’d like to join the secondary activation group, but would prefer not to hike, you can simply arrive by car at the Horseman’s Day Parking Lot between 11:30am and 12:00pm to be a part of the activation. If you would like to hike, we recommend that you have a portable radio setup.
Other Operations
Here is a list of all locations and all clubs who will be activating parks at the same time. Visitors are encouraged to visit any or all of the activations to experience different operating styles and setups.
PCARS (9am-3pm) – Lake Milton State Park
Harry Meshel Picnic Area – 590 Milton Ave, Lake Milton, OH 44429, This is only 15 minutes away from SARA’s primary activation location! (Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nXcGwb4qirMRDCgVA)
CFARC (9am-3pm) – Church in the Valley
2241 Everett Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264 (Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GHYWiZiZLvitVeTb9)
Coordination
- We will be using the W8WKY (147.390) and W8OKE (147.015) repeaters linked together to coordinate park to park contacts and as a talk-in for attendees.
- We will also be using Yaesu’s Group Monitor function on 145.5625MHz.