[AK-VHF] Portable from Glen Alps Tomorrow

[Ed Cole]

Just an update on the Diamond Ridge Rover plans.

I am going to scrub the trip as I really wanted one station on Glen Alps 
to maximize success of the 150 mile shot down to Diamond Ridge (BO49 
above Homer).

I spent a little time with my SWR meter this morning to confirm 
performance on three bands: 146.52= 90w/0w reflected, 446.00= 55w/2w 
reflected, 1294.50= 8w/2.5w reflected.

The high SWR on 1294.50 is not a surprise as the 25 element loop-yagi is 
cut for 1268 MHz satellite band and not for 1294-1296.

Just on the phone with Brandon-KL7BSC we will reschedule this later this 
summer (maybe on the August ARRL 10-GHz Contest weekend or Sept. ARRL 
VHF Contest weekend).  That will afford me more time to get things 
working (better).  If I can get two 10-GHz stations working by then, we 
would try that, as well.

I have a local hillside where my yoga teacher's studio and home sits 
which has a nice view of Mt. Spur, Mt. Susitna, and the Chugach mtns. 
If I can reach her this morning to get approval, I  may attempt from 
there. Rough estimate 11am to 12noon.

If I can hit the 146.94 or 147.30 repeaters I will announce there. 
also, will telephone Brandon later.

Home station is torn apart for cables to use in rover (temp).  QRV 
223.50, only.

73, Ed - KL7UW


On 6/11/2022 2:19 PM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
> Hello group,
> 
> I won't be able to do my full rover route, but I'll be up a Glen Alps tomorrow morning, probably from about 0800 to 1300.
> 
> I will have the full rover setup with all antennas, bands, and modes as planned. Keep an er out for me.
> 
> Ed, I should be able to work you from Diamond Ridge Road as planned. What freq-mode did you wan to ty and connect on first?
> Brandon
> 
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