Operation in state parks has become popular, especially with the
POTA/SOTA chasers and activators.

Some states have started restricting ham radio activity in parks. NJ
is known for giving some a hard time, even those who drive in with
vehicle mounted antennas, for example contest rovers. K2EZ, for
example, has had issues in High Point State Park in NJ. The park
rangers stated that they had concerns over safety. This despite the
fact that the antennas regularly see highway speeds and have not had
any issues.

Now I am getting word that NYS parks is requiring a special permit for
ham activations.

See this: https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/permit-required-w2-gc-020-state-park-lands/24794

NYS is likely citing this:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/inside-our-agency/PublicDocuments/GuidancePolicies/AntennasCommunicationEquipment.pdf

Is there anything that the League can do to perhaps educate the state
parks departments? How would we deal with this, if it becomes
widespread?

Ria
N2RJ
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