[NLRS] Fwd: Re: [10ghzcontest] 10 G Cum WE#1 Activity

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

So Gary what is your cell phone number that would be active in the 
Hutchinson area Saturday morning for sending opinions or finding out 
where to gather?

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 8/15/2019 2:28 PM, Gary2 wrote:
>
>
> I forgot to mention that MN now has a Hand Free Law for cell phones. You
> can use a cell phone while driving if it is set up for voice or one
> touch activation. You can not have it in your hands even at a stop
> light/sign. Not a problem for Bill and Chris as they don't need to
> handle the phone. Ham Radio is exempt, so 2M FM is still OK.
>
> 73, Gary WBLJC
>
>
>
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> Subject: 	Re: [10ghzcontest] [NLRS] 10 G Cum WE#1 Activity
> Date: 	Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:58:32 -0500
> From: 	Gary2 <wb0ljc at comcast.net> <mailto:wb0ljc at comcast.net>
> To: 	Dr. Gerald N. Johnson <geraldj at netins.net>
> <mailto:geraldj at netins.net>, Bill Mitchell AEØEE <wsmitchell3 at gmail.com>
> <mailto:wsmitchell3 at gmail.com>, Bill Caldwell
> <william.caldwell.n0lno at gmail.com>
> <mailto:william.caldwell.n0lno at gmail.com>, Chris Cox, N0UK
> <chrisc at chris.org> <mailto:chrisc at chris.org>, Holly Cox
> <holly at chris.org> <mailto:holly at chris.org>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I don't know where we are going to meet Saturday. Attached is a PDF with
> a number of possible sites north of Hutch. I will leave it to those of
> you who are arriving on Friday to check them out. I think the best
> chance is just west of MN 15 overlooking Belle Lake. See the X's on in
> the picture and the arrow pointing to that site. Stating north of Hutch
> gives us more room when traveling south. I did not plan to cross the
> river at New Ulm, so the road/bridge closing don't matter.
>
> Sorry but the PDF is large. I haven't figured out how to compress the
> scans further with the programs that I have available. I have more scans
> of our rover area if you are interested.However, they are large.
>
> Let us know what you find on Friday night. If none of the sites are OK
> then we will have to hunt around for something. One of the possibilities
> should be acceptable. Remember that we don't need great, just good will
> work. The distance to Wilmot is only about 220 km.
>
> I wouldn't be overly concerned with the weather forecast. This time of
> the year it's always 30% rain when you look a couple of days out. Now if
> it forecast get worse, we may have to change plans.
>
> Inter rover liaison on 146.46 simplex. An HT might be marginal as we
> sometimes get separated by miles and terrain.
>
> Rain scatter may let us work Bill, KØAWU. Unfortunately there is no one
> else on in rain scatter range.
>
> I do want to run with Bruce and Janice when they are at Vasa, EN34pm. We
> don't need a great site as the distance is pretty short.
>
> I have also asked Ed, KBØM, to get on and work us. Ed lives near
> Montgomery. I don't expect him to get on. If he does he should be an
> easy Q at about 60 miles. I will let you know if I hear from Ed.
>
> 73, Gary WBØLJC
>
>
> On 8/15/2019 12:52 PM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
>> NLRS Area 10GHz Contest Group.
>> How and where do the rovers get together Saturday morning? I'm sure
>> the Iowa participants if present Saturday won't be driving towards
>> Hutchinson from the twin cities Saturday morning. I'll be looking
>> closely at NWS weather forecasts that right now are 20% chance of
>> thundershowers Saturday sounds a bit damp for outdoor operation.
>> Wilmot SD forecast says 30% chance of showers Saturday afternoon. Hope
>> the fixed stations have shelters, like I know Donn has.
>>
>> MN 15 doesn't get through New Ulm for now. Road construction including
>> three bridges in town.
>>
>> 73, Jerry, K0CQ
>>
>> On 8/13/2019 11:59 AM, Gary2 wrote:
>>> Here is the most recent list of operators and their sites for this
>>> weekend:
>>>
>>> Rovers:  Planned start time 7:30 AM both days.
>>>
>>> WBØLJC--Gary
>>>
>>> KØHAC--Holly     Primary contact   612-719-6351
>>>
>>> NØUK--Chris       Secondary contact 612-619-4070
>>>
>>> KØCQ--Jerry
>>>
>>> NØLNO--Bill
>>>
>>> NØUTP--Elizabeth
>>>
>>> AEØEE--Bill       tentative as a rover
>>>
>>> One other possible operator from Iowa. Status unknown until just before
>>> the contest.
>>>
>>> Starting near Hutchinson, MN on Saturday. Ending the day near Fairmont.
>>> Reverse route on Sunday.
>>>
>>> 146.46 simplex for rover group coms.
>>>
>>>
>>> Fixed Site:   Wilmot Rest Stop in SD. EN15lj on Saturday. Sunday as
>>> second unnamed site in SD.
>>>
>>> WØZQ--Jon   Primary contact    952-807-3816
>>>
>>> NØKP--Dave  Secondary contact 612-720-0009
>>>
>>> WA2VOI--Donn
>>>
>>> KØMHC--Jim     will have digital modes available
>>>
>>> W7XU--Arliss
>>>
>>> NØQJM--Holly
>>>
>>>
>>> SE MN and other location(s) rovers:  Plan to start Saturday at Vasa,
>>> then rove toward Rochester and ?
>>>
>>> W9FZ--Bruce
>>>
>>> KA9VVQ--Janice
>>>
>>>
>>> Home operations:
>>>
>>> KØAWU--Bill   EN37ed  Call for sked.
>>>
>>> WØGHZ--Gary   EN34lxCall for sked.
>>>
>>> WØLGQ--Greg     EN21ci Call for sked.
>>>
>>>
>>> WØAUS NLRS club loaner 10 G rig is still available is someone wants to
>>> use it.
>>>
>>> Not available this weekend:   NØAKC, KCØP, KBØOZN, WAØRSE, WBØVHF,
>>> WØPHD, NØEDV.
>>>
>>> Still a few that I haven't heard from. If you know that you are in this
>>> group please let us know your plans.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Gary  WBØLJC
>
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