Greetings,
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The 2024 QMN Picnic is scheduled for noon on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Coldwater, MI.
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We will be meeting at the Branch County Memorial Airport, located at 351 Airport Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036. Coldwater is located at the intersection of US12 and I-69, about a dozen miles from nine-land. You will want to go west on US-12 from the I-69 intersection about 3 miles to the west side of town.
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On the East side of Coldwater, there are a number of restaurants, including McDonalds, Culver's, Arby's, Subway, Jimmy Johns. Pretty much anything you might like and you might find it convenient to pick up something for lunch at the picnic.
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The airport address is: 351 Airport Drive, Coldwater, MI, 49036. The airport is located on the West edge of Coldwater just off US-12. The Branch County Communications Center is at the corner of US-12 and Airport Drive (and across the road from the Dodge Dealer). You will be turning south off US-12. Follow Airport Drive and just after the road turns to the right, you will see the terminal on the left. Enter through the door under the pitched roof and follow the signs. The terminal is the home of the Branch County Amateur Radio Club.
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The Terminal Building has plenty of space, tables and chairs, a kitchen and restrooms. If the weather is cooperative, there are picnic tables outside adjacent to the terminal and there are a pair of small park type grills that can be used. You will need to bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid, along with your food and eating supplies. The schedule for eating will be determined once we are all in place.
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For anyone who is flying in (and I understand that two of our members have indicated that they may fly in) as opposed to driving, you can taxi over to the terminal and park outside. If you would rather park your plane at the west end of the airport, call me at 517-617-4883 and I will zip down to pick you up!
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We will also be monitoring our UHF repeater on 443.300 MHz with a 123 Hz tone if you prefer that method of communication.
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We are happy and excited to be hosting this prestigious group. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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WB8R
Larry WB8R