lithium1330 Posted August 1, 2022 Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 It looks like AZLRO is putting on a multi-day event in Cottonwood-Sedona early Nov. It's about 12hr-14hr drive from Bay Area. I'm checking if I can make this trip... https://www.azlro.org/5/azlro-events/rally-2022/ Mr.BlueSky and PaulD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLR074 Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 I did this trip with them 10 years ago. Great trails and well run event. I have another trip planned for that time else I would go again. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 This one looks awesome. I expect we will be all camped out with the little one after Lost Coast. Guess we will see as it gets closer ;). But definitely on the calendar for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mr.BlueSky said: This one looks awesome. I expect we will be all camped out with the little one after Lost Coast. Guess we will see as it gets closer ;). But definitely on the calendar for next year! Not same weekend... why not do both! I'm sure your LO will love AZ in Nov... possibly more than LC in Nov. Edited August 3, 2022 by lithium1330 Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 8 hours ago, lithium1330 said: Not same weekend... why not do both! I'm sure your LO will love AZ in Nov... possibly more than LC in Nov. You argue a strong case. We will have to see how it shakes out. The plotting has begun. I mentioned it to Theresa - she didn't say no ;). PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Leigh Anne and I just signed up. Saw Chuck Mobraten and his wife Linda at the National Rally in CO. They will be going and talked up the event - should be a great time! lithium1330, PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Mr.BlueSky said: You argue a strong case. We will have to see how it shakes out. The plotting has begun. I mentioned it to Theresa - she didn't say no ;). Yea, make sure you get that in writing from Theresa. And we can have Sebastian babysit your LO at the rally. It’ll be great! Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joling Mew Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Hi All, Chris and Joling just introduced ourselves over in Introductions. We plan to attend the AZLRO Rally. Look forward to meeting others there! SplurGn and lithium1330 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 just registered me & Sebastian. Looking forward to this! Will see about organizing a caravan as we get closer. PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) want to share this info here first before posting to the AZLR comment section. @PaulD@Mffoster@Joling Mew - If you're up for roughing it at Cottonwood rally (instead of the hotels or wait for leftover volunteer campsites)... I reserved a campsite at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. It is about 9min drive to center of Cottonwood and 7min walk to the Blazing M Ranch. There are a few sites left at the Blackhawk loop: https://azstateparks.com/reserve/#dead-horse/camping It's $63 for 3 nights (Thur - Sunday check out) for 1veh tent campsite. Edited August 25, 2022 by lithium1330 PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 I am on a waiting list to see if I can get into the official camp site with the AZLRO peeps. I am a member of their group. My overall plan is to leave Wednesday, 11/2 and camp somewhere near Needles. Then roll into Cottonwood mid-afternoon on the 3rd. After the Rally I am flying my wife into PHX so we can chill in Sedona for a few days. She wants to run Broken Arrow (!!). Bringing the RRC for this one for comfort factor. --Paul Mr.BlueSky, lithium1330, yokrieger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joling Mew Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 We have campsite 113 reserved. Rules say we can have 2 vehicles and 10 people. We are 1 vehicle and 2 people, so room for one more vehicle and theoretically 8 people! We'd be happy to share. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) I have 119. Right now, I plan to drive out Thursday and return sunday. These are long drives, esp in a 25yo truck & a 2yo kid.... so I may need to break the drives to & from over couple days. We'll see. Edited August 26, 2022 by lithium1330 PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joling Mew Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 The smooth drive on the way over will be the one and only advantage our 2022 truck will have 😉 We need to "work" on the way over, so plan to drive as far as we can all day Sunday, stay in a motel Sunday night, drive 3 more hours Monday morning, stay/work in another motel, and keep doing that until we get within striking distance on Wednesday. We won't break free from working in the final motel until check-in time on Thursday. So, Thursday afternoon is the soonest we'll be able to connect. lithium1330 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 @Joling Mew If you haven't already, I'd suggest getting your HAM license before this event. Most club outings & events use HAM radio for inter-veh communications. A technician license is relatively easy to study for & pass, and handheld radios can be had for about $20-30 on amazon. Here is an on-line resource to help with study: https://hamstudy.org/. Their practice test is really good as a readiness gauge for passing the actual test. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joling Mew Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Great tip. We just registered with the FCC and looking at study materials. Good test questions for Chris to see if he remembers any of this stuff from engineering school. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 They just opened a few sites in the Group camping loop where the event organisers will be staying. Leigh Anne and I signed up for one of those spots. That’s the area where the group campfire will be each night. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 I booked one of those spots. See ya'll there! --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Yea I got a txt about the sites becoming available. Tho, I had to book the other camp site earlier since I didn’t want to worry about not having a camp site with a 2yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joling Mew Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 We got our HAM Technician license, now waiting for our call sign. Any advice for buying a handheld? lithium1330 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Baofeng handheld for lowest cost of entry/most Youtube tutorials. I got my license last year and the baofeng has worked fine for all my trips. But get a magnetic antenna for your roof too. That definitely helps. https://a.co/d/2leMP7e and https://a.co/d/iblxnNi Mr.BlueSky and lithium1330 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 For the AZLRO event, a handheld by itself is more than good enough for comm between veh in the convoy. I don't remember if the new Defender has aluminum roof... if so, magnet mount won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Pretty much packed. New plan is to leave early-ish... Tuesday, 11/1, and camp at Budweiser Spring, about 40 miles West of Goffs for (2) nights. Then power over to Cottonwood on Thursday morning. After the Rally, pick up wifey in PHX and cruise on up to Sedona to chill for a couple, then camp our way West homeward. Yes, I am bringing my Rover V-8 "Rescue Kit:" Belts, cap & rotor, rescue tape, fuses, relays, bailing wire, heater core bypass hardware, chewing gum, etc...! --Paul Gotrovr, Mr.BlueSky, yokrieger and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 AZLRO primary HAM is 146.540 --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 just got back from visiting family in NY... gotta pack and plan to leave Wed morning to Needles... hotel overnight, arrive into Cottonwood Thursday afternoon. Mr.BlueSky and yokrieger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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