[NLRS] Liason option?

[billd at 2z.net]

  Guys, I know that I am out of the "main stream" when it comes to the 
NS/UP 10Ghz activity. So bear with me ... It seems that there is a large 
enough group of "independent random stations" wanting to work the UP 
and/or the NS groups that a additional liason approach might be helpful.

  For discussion .... What about an independent 2m operation on the UP, 
maybe at Mt Brockway for the the entire weekend? That station/person 
might be a person not active on 10Ghz,  but looking for a "good time" on 
the radio. Perhaps equipped for 1296Mhz and other bands that people are 
interested in exploring. Good antennas and power.

  This person could be a "clearing house" for all activity on Lake Superior. It 
would NOT be necessary to communicate through him/her, but he/she 
would be VERY aware of activity and conditions. From Mt Brockway, it 
would be an easy shot to all points on the lake. The independents then 
would have a common information source both days, not time constrained 
by 10Ghz operation. Good location for a 10Ghz beacon?? 

  I can't help but think such a station would have made a huge difference for 
everyone envolved in this past weekend. That person would have been able 
to inform all of the progress of the NS group, conditions (radio and weather), 
frequency, the dropping of the second freq .......... etc  We were at a real 
loss on Sunday, not having a clue as to the WX anywhere other than Wawa 
and I came close to delaying my departure. It would have been GREAT to 
warn someone, anyone that I was headed for Marathon. That location had 
not been surveyed yet, but we know now. I bet I could have worked the 
entire NS/UP group that were running Sunday from Marathon.

  Jim and I would sure liked to have had a way to coordinate with the NS 
group and KRP/MA while the UP was running with the south shore Sat 
night.

  I have the feeling that some consider us "independents" a pain, sorry if 
that is the case, but I UNDERSTAND that to some, big scores are what 
make the activity for you. I DO understand.

  So  ..... From the viewpoint of NS and UP operators as well as 
independents, what do you think? 


  Jim bought a phone card for the trip and ended up transferred to voice 
mailboxs or no answers more than not. 40 meters was fine parts of the day, 
but QRM and line noise was very bad at times. Bruce had a GREAT signal 
into my mobile at the overlook from Mt Brockway and VERY usable from 
Great Sand Bay. 

  THANK YOU Bruce for your help, with the 2m liason you provided 
between your 10Ghz Qs you saved the weekend for many!

  With a year lead time maybe someone could be found. Does the Mt 
Brockway location "lend" itself to such an operation?

Bill  K0AWU  EN37ed