Hi Everyone,
Still hoping to hear from many of the locals who haven't
informed me of their plans. If that applies to you, Please let
me know.
A few changes since yesterday. Changes are *****.
I will publish rover liaison phone numbers when we decide on who
will be handling the calls.
Here is the basic info:
Rovers: WBØLJC, Larry, WA9TT, Chris NØUK and Holly KØHAC.
****Rover Group #2: , VA3ECO and VE3SA. They are planning to
rove in the Red River Valley. Barry, VE4MA, felt there were too
many fixed ops. He was going to lead the group but will be staying
home to give them someone to work. They have no history with us as
rovers, but have roved with Barry in Canada previously. ****Their
general plan is to start at the North end of I-29 and travel south
during the day. Probably end the day near Fargo. The travel back
north on Sunday. Rigs are something around 8W & 2'dish.
Rover Group#3: KA9VVQ, Janice, and W9FZ, Bruce.
They plan to be on from Wisconsin, exactly where is to be
determined. Possible areas on Saturday are from Mashfield to Elk
Mound and Eleva while looking for good sites. Sunday in the
Hillsboro to Cashton and Viroqua areas. Maybe further SW to near
Prairie du Chein. Bruce will just be back from some international
flights and doesn't feel he is up to all of the driving from
Wisconsin in order to join the rovers. More when they have
finalized their plans.
Fixed#1 at the SD sites: KØKFC, WØZQ, NØKP and WA2VOI both days.
KØSHF on Saturday then EN26cg on Sunday at his trailer site.
KØMHC, Jim, will be at the SD site for Saturday only. Not
operational on Sunday.
Donn, WA2VOI, has checked on the availability of the Nicollet
tower site for Sunday. The site is a go for Sunday. Donn has
received permission. Donn is coordinating with those at the fixed
site. If you plan to go there and need it, I will send you his
information.
*****WFØT, Warren, will not be able to be on for the August
weekend. He does plan to be on for the September weekend, maybe
the last time we he will be in town, as they have sold their house
and will be moving to Nevada.
The fixed sites are the Wilmot Rest Stop, EN15lj86HO on Saturday
and then at the Nicollet Tower site EN15KP48BG, on Sunday.
****Fixed site liaison phone number--Jon, 952-807-3816.
****Jon, WØZQ has supplied the following extra information:
Fixed site #2:VE4MA, Barry from his home QTH. Goal is to work
rover group #2 for the most part.
Others:
Missouri ops. Staying near home for the weekend. Most likely they
will be on from EM49hq.
KØAWU, Bill, will be available from home in EN37ed. Call for sked.
For MN ops who may be on from home or near home. The distances to
these stations from the rover sites are on the short side and the
paths poor. However, given the short paths the "locals" should be
workable from most of the rover sites.
N9EM, John, at best a maybe. Elevation problems with his dish and
a planned move of equipment to a 10 story building site hasn't
occurred. Willing to listen for a signal.
WD9BGA, Karl, his 10 G equipment isn't working because of a failed
rotor. Small chance that he gets it replaced before the contest.
KCØSKM, May be on from an unknown site near Alexandria. He is in
the process of moving to the area. If he is in the area for the
weekend he will try to get on. He doesn't have his equipment in
Iowa, so no activity from there.
ACØRA, Wyatt's has made no plans at this time.
W9ZIH, Ron will be on. Call for sked.
WQØP, Greg, will be on for home in EM19wf. 8 W to a 2' dish at 30'.
*****K9TMS, Tom, will try to be on from someplace near home, possibly Grayslake, Ill. I don't have any further information at this time.
*****W9HQ, David, has found out that he can be on for a short
time from a site near home. He is still working on getting his
equipment checked out. More when he decides on his operating QTH.