[NLRS] Rovermania II 6/24/05 Update

[N0HJZ at aol.com]

Hi All -

A couple items regarding the UHF Contest.

1) So far I only have one other person who is interested in a multi-op.  I 
know that Brent, KD5EMB, and I could run a multi-op, but it would be better to 
have a few more people to help.  We've only got equipment for 222 & 432 right 
now and an offer for some 3456 gear.  Anyone else interested?!

2) We still have not come up with a great site.  Jon, W0ZQ, is working on the 
Buck Hill site.  I'm looking into the Flying Cloud Fields. It's a high 
location but not a great location.  Anyone else have access to a great location (or 
a contact person?)?

3) I looked into the standings from last year.  If we can get equipment and 
operator for 222 - 3456 and 10 gigs, I feel we can give W2SZ a run for their 
money.  We'd have to energize the FM community and get a few more rovers out 
there.  I think we need about 35 grids on 222 & 432 and 25 grids on 902-2304 to 
make a run at W2SZ.   Right now I see 23 grids activated by rovers.  I'd like 
to see about 100 Q's on 222 & 200 Q's on 432.  With good FM activity and a lot 
of local/rover activity, I think it is possible!

I'm open to other ideas for the multi-op.  Keep the ideas flowing.

Rich N0HJZ