[NLRS] Driving Directions?

[Donn - WA2VOI/0]

Hi Scott.

I know its a drive, but glad to hear you're coming over to Buck Hill.

>From 494 S, exit onto southbound I-35E and go about 11 miles to where I-35E and 
I-35W merge.  (It shorter than going over to I-35W and then south and get you to 
the same place.)  Just past the merge, you'll pass Buck Hill on your right.

About a mile south of the merge is exit 86: County Road 46, I think, or 162 St. 
(Its the first exit past Buck Hill).  At the end of the exit ramp, turn right 
(west) and then take the first right turn (north).  Follow Buck Hill Road around 
to the parking lot for Buck Hill.

Enter the parking lot and go the north end (dirt).  You'll see a blue dumpster 
by a small building in the NW corner of the (dirt) parking lot.  The road up the 
hill starts there.  Go over the ridge (carefully!) and follow the track uphill. 
At the top of the downhill slope, the track becomes a road to the left (not a 
good road, but...).  When you get to the end, be careful of "obstructions" 
hanging out from the fenceline on your right.  There's a snow-making tube that 
sometimes hangs over the roadway !!

As it stands now, the first Qs are scheduled for 0800 so there should be someone 
there from 0730 or so on.  UNLESS THERES BEEN A LOT OF RAIN OVERNIGHT.  We don't 
expect rain, so....

There should also be someone with 146.46 up there, too.  (Most likely N0KP.)

Don't forget sunblock, a broad-brimmed hat, maybe a long-sleeved shirt, water, 
and snacks/lunch.  Its a long day.

See you Saturday morning !

73 Donn
WA2VOI/0



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott" <acepilot at bloomer.net>
To: "NLRS List" <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:48 AM
Subject: [NLRS] Driving Directions?


>
>
> Looks like I will be solo for the microwave contest this weekend.  I
> will commit myself to operating at Buck Hill with the fixed group.  How
> would I drive there from Eau Claire?  I'm good from I-94W to 494 South
> and then I-35 South toward Burnsville.  What exit do I take off of I-35
> and where do I go from there.  I have no cellphone to call for help and
> no road map GPS...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express one time ;)
> Will there be anyone on 146.46 FM to call for last minute help, just in
> case?
>
> -- 
> Scott N0EDV
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