Any Ham Radio Club Is Welcome To Set Up Special Event

WELCOME: Railfans come in all sizes!  Railfan friendly train watching locations available!

Amateur Radio
Amateur radio operators may communicate locally on 146.555 MHz FM-Simplex. Any “ham” radio club is welcome to set up a special event from here, however you’ll need your own electrical power, get here early and this is in a valley with hills on the East and West.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. Must I “moon bounce”, or can I just watch? No, You can watch and/or take photos.
2. Does It get hot here in July? Yes, mid-day it is usually about 95°F (35°C) and humid.
3. Should I bring food & drink? If you wish. Mugs Away Saloon will be serving cold beer and other beverages. The street vendors may be prohibited this year by a new city ordinance.
4. Is there room to park my car, motorcycle or motor home? By 9am car parking is usually over a mile away along the road’s shoulder. After 5pm, some of the crowd & cars disperse.
5. Are pets O.K. to bring? Yes, you can bring your dog, cat, snake, parrot, or iguana. Don’t forget water for them.
6. Can radio & TV stations photo this event and conduct interviews? Yes. See paragraph above.
7. Can I decorate my butt? Yes, that’s O.K.
8. What happens in the saloon? There are bands inside the Mugs Away Saloon from Noon till closing, which is early Sunday morning.
9. Is Amtrak associated with this? NO, neither Amtrak nor Metrolink have anything to do with this “show” except operate the trains.
10. Can the physically handicapped get around this area? Yes, a wheel-chair should work just fine. There are no stairs to climb. Close-in car parking spots are gone by 7am.
11. Is it convenient to come by car? NO, no, it is NOT convenient to bring a motor vehicle. Vehicular congestion is intense and there is very little parking. Coming here by Metrolink Train and the ¾ walk is an excellent alternative.

LOCATION:  Along the chain link fence adjacent the train tracks, across the road from: 27324 Camino Capistrano, #102; Laguna Niguel, (Orange County) California 92677

Date & Time:  Everyone who attends helps make it a safe, law-abiding, fun & successful day. It occurs the second Saturday in July each year. Visit the club’s  website to get driving directions and more setup details …