Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Todd
I've done Diablo several times, usually right before Pacificon. The one time I did North Peak, it was worse RF wise than Diablo. I also found that most times I'd be the only one up there after dark, with the exception of the Park Ranger, and even he was scarce after dark ;-) Iffen I

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 2:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area On 6/6/2017 2:32

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Kane Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 2:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt > Diablo.. get some ele

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Phil Kane
On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at > Mt Diablo.. get some elevation on that qrp signal.. SOTA W6/CC-045. > you can drive right up to your camp area.. But be aware that Mt. Diablo is "RF city" with all the

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
] on behalf of David Satterwhite via Elecraft [elecraft@mailman.qth.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 1:26 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with my QRP set up

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Satterwhite via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 1:27 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area Hello everyone, I'm looking

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Rick WA6NHC
You might want to look at Samuel P Taylor State Park in Marin County. There is nearby hiking and it's not far from the Point Reyes area (GGNRA) for varied hiking chances. Rick wa6nhc/7 On 6/6/2017 1:26 PM, David Satterwhite via Elecraft wrote: Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Walter Underwood
Probably already too late for campfires this season. There have been brush fires along the sides of the road this week. There are some great campsites in Sunol Regional Park. Check the Sunol Backpack Area. They are about 3-4 miles from the trailhead. Pretty sure those are no-campfire areas.

[Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread David Satterwhite via Elecraft
Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with my QRP set up and have some fun. Not to sure where a good place is in the Bay area or surrounding areas for that would be. I would prefer to get away from the crowds, some where I can have a small camp fire, bring my