[NLRS] E-o-M Eclipse-o-Mania update

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

I'd think Chris's 10 GHZ contest mail list would be perfectly suited 
without need for a new mail list.

I'm mostly inclined to think that only Radar Hill will be in range of 
Buck Hill making operating on Buck Hill not profitable for scores. I 
haven't tied down plans, it would be easy for me to rove eastern and 
western Iowa working Buck Hill, but the Loess Hills of western Iowa make 
working into Nebraska unlikely without rain scatter. I'd want to have at 
least 5 or 6 stations on Buck Hill, otherwise I'd do better on Radar 
hill I think.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 7/18/2017 5:39 PM, Bruce Richardson wrote:
>
>
> I will be starting a direct email list in order to keep the noise-level down
> on the reflector.  For any NLRS reflector postings you may want to put
> "E-o-M" or something like that at the start of your subject line so people
> can delete/skip the email if they are not interested.  I will attempt to
> email E-o-M participants directly later tonight or tomorrow .  Let me know
> if you'd like to be on that distribution.  It is this distribution where
> I'll put cellphone numbers once you share them.
>
> I will be updating the website and graphics over the next few days with info
> and corrections that I've been fed.
>
> Updates that I know of:
>
> 1. Bill K0AWU will likely take a portable set-up to his Missouri location
> and will find Centralia, Bethany, and the southern route (on Saturday) very
> workable.  W0LGQ, Radar Hill, Northern Rovers,  and St Louis would be
> additional targets for Bill to aim at.  I'll add him to the graphics when I
> edit them.
> 2. Glen KC0IYT will be with the Southern rover group for both days.
> 3. Gregg KC0SKM will likely be with the Southern Rover group on Saturday and
> most of Sunday before he goes QRT and heads out to be in Scottsbluff by
> dinner time.
> 4. Wyatt AC0RA has planned to rove.  The southern route may work out better
> for him. He may have to depart Sunday afternoon to head home.  Awaiting an
> update from him.
> 5. Duffey KK6MC will be in the region and his plans will be crystalizing
> soon.
> 6. Greg W0LGQ WILL be on the air for both days.  He needs some bearings to
> determine if his driveway is sufficient.  I'll send him some for NE Rovers
> tonight or tomorrow.
> 7. Arliss W7XU and Marc WB0TEM hope to be on both days but their plans are
> to be determined. Once I know, I'll include it in email and graphics.
> 8. I'm aware of W0JT's plans on Buck Hill for Saturday and possibly Sunday
> morning.  But have not heard if others will be heading to Buck Hill or not.
> If I hear, I'll relay.
>
> When it comes to cellphone coverage, I think it will be "sufficient" in
> Nebraska:
>
> Verizon USA coverage:
> http://w9fz.com/eclipseomania/images/verizoncoverageusa.jpg
> Verizon NE zoom in:
> http://w9fz.com/eclipseomania/images/coveragenebraska.jpg
> USCellular regional:
> http://w9fz.com/eclipseomania/images/uscellularcoveragenebraska.jpg
>
> I will take HF with 40M and 80M hamsticks.   (NOT for the ARRL event but for
> 10 GHz coordination.)  I could take 2m with a brick and a beam but really
> hope we can skip that.
>
> Still have room for another rover on the northern route.  Still have rooms
> in Lincoln, NE for Fri/Sat/Sun and Bethany, MO for Fri/Sat/Sun if someone
> wanted to stay more fixed. Early in August (after CSVHFS), I will cancel
> hotel rooms that are not needed.
>
> I hope to also expand the graphics (or make a separate graphic) to show what
> is happening in Central MO and eastward towards KY (as I hear the details).
>
> 73
> Bruce Richardson W9FZ
>
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