[NLRS] K0KFC - Microwave Sprint Plans

[Jim Hermanek]

OK... I will look to your bearing at 11 AM and will send first sequence....
if all else fails, my pcs phone is 612-730-8875... will attempt to get set
up  a little early and will listen on 144.260...
----- Original Message -----
From: <wb0ljc@juno.com>
To: <jhermanek1@earthlink.net>
Cc: <nlrs@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: [NLRS] K0KFC - Microwave Sprint Plans


> Jim,
>
> The site looks useable for most sites in the area that have
> a view in the direction of Frederic. Don't expect great signals
> since the obstructions I am finding on Radio Mobile are close
> to your end of the path. Radio Mobile predicts S2-3 signals.
> Pointing to the buildings isn't very useful if you can't directly
> see them. You can get a bounce, I've done it, but signals
> are very weak. It is probably better to try the direct path.
>
> I am willing to go to Burnsville but the bearing may be blocked
> from there. EN34is to EN35tp is 36dT with a reverse of 217dT.
> If that doesn't work there are other sites near by that may work.
> However, a quick look on the map shows the same problem.
>
> On second thought, I will go to the Pilot Knob site. It has
> views of both downtowns and a clearer takeoff in your direction.
> EN34jv to EN35tp is 39dT, with a reverse of 218dT.
>
> The north side of Monti should work fine if someone wants
> to go there.
>
> I suggest an 11AM start with 2 minutes sequences. You send first.
> You can tell us how long you want to run. This is also about
> the same time Jon, W0ZQ, plans to be on the air from the
> Lonsdale area. We will have to work that out when it happens.
> I will have 25W and a 10el beam for liaison on 144.260.
>
> If we are going to be working 10G I don't think I will be operating
> the other bands as a portable during the sprint.
>
> 73,  Gary  WB0LJC
>
> On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 20:47:26 -0500 "Jim Hermanek"
> <jhermanek1@earthlink.net> writes:
> >We're planning to visit near Frederic, WI on Saturday and would like
> >to =
> >try a site near there back to downtown Mnpls.....Coordinating an 11:00
> >=
> >AM schedule with any or all who are off the buildings is worth a try
> >for =
> >me.  Could actuallly try a little earlier if anyone else is
> >interested.  =
> >
> >
> >This is a marginal, lower probablity path originating from EN35tp from
> >=
> >one of two possible sites (a radio tower or forest lookout tower east
> >of =
> >town)  near 1300 & 1400 feet respectively.   There is at least one =
> >distant ridgeline to contend with, but pathwise is  about 100 km or 63
> >=
> >miles....Will have 2 meter capability for either FM or SSB at 80 watts
> >=
> >to 4 el beam at 15 feet for liason...would prefer 144.260 mhz.....My =
> >bearing is 222 degrees and the reciprocal bearing (from Mnpls to WI)
> >is =
> >about 42 degrees...
> >
> >So, anyone else interested in listening off the buidlings at about
> >that =
> >time?
> >
> >73s
> >
> >Jim     K0KFC
> >
> >
> >
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