[ETS/PARC List] Elevation Survey

[Pete Fierro]

Len

   There is a site out by me on the Sourland Mountain ridge here in Belle
Mead,its a ten minute drive from me.Theres a tower with several antennas on
it& not sure who owns it.County? State?Its a start.This indeed is sad.

73
Pete
KD2ARB

On Mar 10, 2017 9:59 AM, "lengriff at optimum.net" <lengriff at optimum.net>
wrote:

> It is sad news that W2QW, The RVRC repeater, is losing it's repeater site.
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> As we have discussed at our meetings, we need to have a plan should we lose
> our current repeater site.
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> The backup site in Elizabeth works, but does not have the coverage of the
> Watchung site.
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> As a charter member, I did extensive work for the Old Bridge repeater when
> the group first formed.
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> I studied New Jersey and it's terrain from USGL maps,  and know that for
> good coverage, a repeater antenna must be above 220' above sea level.
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> To that end, I'd like to know if anyone on this list has an available
> location that has an elevation of 220' ASL or more.
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> This may be you, or some close relative. At that elevation, a short mast or
> tower would be all that is needed.
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> You can find your elevation these days from Google earth.
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> Ask around, see if anyone in your circles might have an available location.
> I'm sure the RVRC is doing the same right now.
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> Any location would need to have electric and a way to get Internet access.
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> Please get back to me if you know of a site. I'm sure the ETSNJ would be
> willing to pay for electric and expenses.
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> LEN
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> WB2HKK
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