[NLRS] Liason option?

[Fast Eddie]

I have to agree with Bill, liason was an issue but thankfully the cell phone
did
help us. I too was transfered to voice mailboxes of primary cell phones. We
listened on 144.260 and heard some weak signals, but I think a good station
at Mt.
Brockway would of been great. On Sunday we weren't aware of the rain hold
going on. I thought I would of received some phone calls but did not. Having
a relay station on 144.260 at Brockway both days might of helped quite a
bit.
Hopefully we can find a good solution to this!

73,
Eddie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <billd at 2z.net>
To: <NLRS at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 12:33 PM
Subject: [NLRS] Liason option?


>   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
>
>
>
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