[NLRS] Updated Rovermania II Route and Schedule for K0MHC/R

Mon Jul 11 21:28:26 EDT 2005

In order to activate a few more rare grids I've modified my route somewhat.

Starting in Northeast Nebraska (near Elgin) will allow me to activate EN01,
EN02 and EN11 before I head Northwest and join in the fray. I wish that I
could operate longer in each grid but set-up, take-down and travel times cut
into the overall schedule. I'll only be operating while stopped at these
locations with the antenna mast elevated. A modified antenna setup will
provide separate yagis so as to improve my chances of hitting the Twin Cites
from these locations (depending on propagation and site selection).

Bands will include 222-3456 MHz on the mast and 5.7-10 GHz (QRP) with a
portable dish for local contacts only.

I'll be leaving here (Lake Miltona) on Friday morning to scout the route
again backwards. Saturday morning I'll be scouting the Elgin, NE area to
confirm final site selection. So far I've been counting on DeLorme Topo maps
and that can be misleading. You can look my way on 222.125, 432.125 during
these times and on these bearings (from the Twin Cities):

GRID...START-END... TWIN CITIES BEARING  (Times are CDST)
EN11   13:00-14:00  ~230', ~317 miles
EN01   14:30-15:30  ~230', ~317 miles
EN02   16:00-17:00  ~230', ~317 miles

EN12   20:00-21:00  ~225', ~192 miles
EN22   21:30-22:30  ~225', ~192 miles
EN23   23:00-24:00  ~225', ~192 miles
EN13   00:30-01:15  ~225', ~192 miles

EN14  03:15-04:00  ~243',  ~150 miles

EN15  06:00-07:00  ~270',  ~134 miles

EN16  09:00-10:00  ~298',  ~150 miles
EN26  10:30-11:30  ~298',  ~150 miles
EN25  12:00-13:00  ~298',  ~150 miles

Thanks again to Jon for coordinating this event!
Looking forward to working everyone that I can hear.

73, Jim
K0MHC/R

"HAVE YOU FED A ROVER TODAY?"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <W0ZQ at aol.com>
To: <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 7:25 PM
Subject: [NLRS] Rovermania II 7/10/05 Updates

>
>
> Hello NLRS land.   Only four weeks to Rovermania II  !    August 6 and 7,
> 1:00 pm to 1:00 pm.  ARE YOU READY  ?
>
> Here are the update plans that I am aware of.  These are all tentative
> and
> subject to change (as always).
>
> First the Rovers:
> KC0IYT/R:  222 thru 3456, plus 10g.   (222.120, 432.120)
> EN23/24/25/33/34/35/24/25
>
> K0MHC/R:  222  thru 10g.  (222.125, 432.125)
> EN11/12/13/14/15/16/21
>
> W9FZ/R:   222 thru 2304 plus 10g.   (222.130, 432.135)
> EN45/55/44/54/43/53/42/52
>
> KF0Q/R:  222  thru 10g.   (222.135, 432.135)
>
> K0SM/R:  ??    (222.140, 432.140)
> E. NE and W. IA.
>
> N0DQS/R    222 thru 24 gig.
>
> WA2VOI/R   Yes, Donn may be back, yea !!!!   He is  planning a laid back
> rover operation pending completion of some other  projects.   We need you
> Donn !!!
>
>
> K9JK/R.   John will working hard to make Rovermania II and if so,  may go
> out
> towards western Iowa to activate some new grids for his  VUCC/R.
>
> WB0LJC/R, or portable.   Gary is giving consideration to  activating a few
> grids pending resolving his ground transportation  issues.
>
> W0ZQ/R:  222 thru 24g  (222.150, 432.150)
> I  plan to repeat my rove from last year
> Algona, Iowa           EN33   1:00 pm to  2:00 pm
>                             EN32    2:30 pm to  3:30 pm
>                             EN22    4:00 pm to  5:00  pm
> EN23    5:30 pm to  6:30 pm
> Orange City, Iowa  EN12    9:00 pm to 10:00  pm
> EN13  10:30 pm to 11:15 pm
> Lake Benton, MN   EN14   1:15 am  to   2:00 am
>                              EN15   4:00 am to   4:45 am
> Winstead, MN       EN25    7:15 am to   8:15 am
>                            EN24    8:45  am to   9:45 am
>                            EN34   10:15  am to 11:15 am
>                            EN35   11:45  am to 12:45 pm
>
> How about K0NY/R, KB0THN/R, KC0P/R, W0AMT/R, and others ?   The  UHF is
> the
> BEST contest for roving as you can leave the big antennas home, plus  its
> just
> a 24 hour contest.   Give roving a try by  activating a grid corner for a
> few
> hours.
>
> Multi-Ops
> 1)  K9MU.   The CVVC guys are trying to get a multi-op going  at the W0AIH
> contest site.
> 2)  N0HJZ & crew.   Looks like Buck Hill has given the  team a green
> light.
> The challenge will be to get a FD like set-up  operational.   If these
> guys
> can get it organized, anyone with a FM  handheld in the greater TC area
> will be
> able to work them !   They  should be able to work good distances on 10gig
> too.
>
> Fixed Stations:
> Fixed stations are VERY important.   We need you.   If  you have 432,
> please
> get on and make some noise !      Activity is planned by N0KP, W0GHZ,
> K0AWU,
> K0CJ, W0AUS, N0UK, KM0T, and many of  the CVVC guys.
>
> Other activities and notes:
> 1.   N0HZ has sent a "press  release" to the local FM clubs to be read
> during
> the business portion of their  nets.   Everyone who is active in a local
> FM
> club needs to talk this  up with their local club ..... August 6/7, 223.5
> and
> 446.000  simplex.
> 2.  We will have a "watering hole" freq for random rovers to  use.
> Anyone
> who want to grab their yagis and head out for a few  hours can try calling
> CQ
> Contest on 222.110, 432.110.
>
> As always, feedback  is welcomed.  Remember, talk it up with your local FM
> club .... August 6  & 7, 1pm to 1pm, 223.5 and 446.00.    Keep feeding me
> your
> rover plans.
>
> 73, Jon
> W0ZQ
>
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