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You are here15 TIPS ON USING MVUMs.

15 TIPS ON USING MVUMs.

By Visitor - Posted on 19 February 2011

FunTreks Guidebooks has been using Motor Vehicle Use Maps extensively for the last several years. This includes driving most of the trails shown on the maps. They offer the following tips based on our first-hand experience.
1.  Every forest is in a different stage of MVUM development. Some forests have had time to change route markers on the ground to match the new maps. Other forests have not. Sometimes you’ll find a mix of old and new route numbers. This can be very confusing. Many forests have not yet published their first MVUM.2.  The main purpose of the maps is to make it clear which trails are legal and which are not. They are not intended to make your life easier. In the past, enforcement has been difficult because signs along the trails have been removed, are incorrect or unreadable. Now the MVUM is the final say in legal proceedings. It is your responsibility to carry the right MVUM and follow it.

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2012 OAUSA Amateur Radio Test Dates

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Our weekly Amateur Radio Net is held every Thursday evening at 7:30.  You may access the Net:

  • Anywhere in the US via the Western Reflector at node 9251;
  • In the Southern California area via the Keller Peak Repeater (KE6TZG) at 146.385, (+), 146.2;
  • In the San Diego area via the KA6UAI Repeater at 449.300,(-), 100.0.

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