ANNOUNCEMENT
Our annual Field Day and Summer Fest event, has always been one of our favorite outdoor get-aways. For the last 15 years, OAUSA has distinguished itself by the very unique approach that we take to this, and all of our events. This approach has evolved somewhat over the years, and while we have incorporated many activities into the weekends, we have never lost sight of Ham Radio, as an important part of the event.
For the last few years, we have used the Mt. Pinos campground in the Los Padres National Forest. This year, we have reserved most of this camp, but the number of campers that we can accommodate is limited.
Our uniqueness has taken the form of so many things that no other Field Day can claim, including:
- a three day event in remote mountain campsites, with great summertime weather and scenery
- an event where both 2WD and 4WD vehicles can attend, and where there are great 4WD off-road trails to explore
- Ham Radio license testing, right at camp
- world class cuisine at our cook-off on Saturday evening, and outstanding group meals for all the others
- wine tasting
- hot sauce tasting
- coffee tasting
- Bourbon tasting and after dinner libations
- a smorgasbord of appetizers before each dinner
- multiple hiking trails
- three days of relaxation
- and, of course, a full Field Day competition
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SIGN-UPS
This year we return to the Mt. Pinos Campground in the Los Padres National Forest, located about an hour's drive north of Los Angeles. This will be a family event involving 4 days of camping in the mountains (elevation 7800 feet), an official ARRL Field Day competition, several trail runs, great food and drink, and an opportunity to relax in the mountains of the Los Padres National Forest. The camp site is accessible by paved roads and all vehicles are welcome.
Some of our activities:
- All levels of Amateur Radio license testing on Sunday.
- Pot luck and cook-off dinner on Saturday evening combined with appetizers and wine tasting.
- Numerous hiking trails
- Hundreds of miles of off pavement roads, including some of the more challenging, (Miller Jeep Trail).
- An active ARRL Field Day station open for business for the full 24 hours of Field Day
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you wish to attend during the day, to participate in the Field day event (not staying overnight), there is no charge. Everyone who wants to so participate is welcome!!!
GENERAL INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE:
We have reserved several of the available campsites and we anticipate that there be sufficient space for all who want to attend, but the number of camp spots is limited. We encourage campers to "tent camp" as this will ensure that we make as much space available as possible for all to attend. Please note that trailers and RVs are not recommended. Each campsite can accommodate a total of 6 people.
Also note that we have reserved several campsites for 4 days (Thursday through Sunday.)
Given the limited number of sites available, it is very likely that each camp will need to hold more than one camper. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Mt Pinos Campground is very small, and each campsite, while accommodating up to 6 campers, has only enough room for 1 vehicle at each site. There is overflow parking however, which may carry a cost of $10.00 per day. This cost shall be shared equally by the number of vehicles whose occupants share a site. In years past, this fee was waived, but we never know how things may change.
DATES
June 20-23, 2024 (Thursday through Sunday)
LOCATION
Mt. Pinos Campground
Cuddy Valley Rd
Frazier Park, California 93225
Mt. Pinos is part of Los Padres National Forest and is situated in a mixed conifer forest in the Pinos Mountains, at an altitude of 7,800 feet. From Los Angeles, it is only about an hour's drive. Campground temperatures are typically 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the Los Angeles Basin.
The area is in the northeastern part of Los Padres National Forest and offers over 1,200 miles of maintained trails. Much of the forest is primitive and has 10 designated wilderness areas.
FACILITIES
- fire ring
- vault toilets
- picnic tables
GPS LOCATION COORDINATES AND ELEVATION:
- Latitude:
34.8137
34° 48' 49.3200" N
- Longitude:
-119.1022
119° 6' 7.9200" W
- Elevation : 7800
Take I-5 North to Frazier Mountain Park Road exit. Go west on Frazier Mountain Park Road for 7 miles to Cuddy Valley Road. Bear right at Cuddy Valley Road. Continue 5 miles to the Y in the road and veer left for about 7 more miles to Mt. Pinos Campground entrance on the left side of the road.
AMATEUR RADIO TESTING
Click the following link for information on the Amateur Radio testing: viewtopic.php?f=226&t=4562
UPDATE ON FEES:
The fee is per vehicle for either 3 or 4 days, and will reserve you a spot in the camp for the event. We encourage campers to "tent camp", as trailers and RVs are not recommended.
PLEASE NOTE:
We have reserved a total of 8 campsites, all of which are for 4 days (Thurs.-Sun.) The campsites are 15, 16, 18, 19, 12, 13, 14, and 6. Prices for 4 days is $125. If you are looking to only stay for 3 days, check with us at camp for the reduced rate.
We had to let our greedy credit card processor go and are in the process of locating another. In the meantime, please bring cash or check to Field day for the campsite of your choice.
RADIO CALL-IN INFORMATION
For each of the three days of this event we will be monitoring the Frazier Mountain Repeater.
- Frazier Mountain Repeater
Frequency and offset: 447.860 (-)
PL: 141.3
ROSTER
PLEASE NOTE;
- If you wish to attend, please post your information as follows:
Name and the number of people in your party
Vehicle Type
Dates Attending
Accommodations (i.e. Group Camping, Hotel, Day-Trip, other, etc.)
ROSTER:
1. DaveK
Rebel
All 4 days
Group Camp
2. Robert
Jeep 2D
All 4 days
Group Camp
3. Kevin
Tacoma
All 4 days
Group Camp
4. Jack
Jeep 4D Rubi
All 4 days
Group Camp
5. Jeff
Ram
All 4 days
Group Camp
6. Hector
Sprinter
All 4 days
Group Camp
7. Streeevo
Nissan Rock Monster
3 days
Group Camp
8. Bruce
Jeep Gladiator
All 4 days
Group Camp
9. David
Jeep 2D Rubi
All 4 days
Group Camp
10. Joseph
All 4 days
Jeep 4D
Group Camp
11. Phil
Toyota FJ
All 4 days
Group Camp
(I hope to make it to at least half the places this bike has been)
