[Fourlanders] FW: [VHFcontesting] contest schedule

[Jim Worsham]

Thanks to Kim and Brian for checking this out.  I feel a bit better now.  As
long as they are not running big power I am not too concerned.  Having never
heard of these guys before I had visions of another group line of sight with
1kw+ TX power.  That would not be good.  If they are on Mitchell that is
even better since they can not camp overnight there.

73
Jim, W4KXY

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian McCarthy [mailto:rfacres at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:51 PM
To: wa4kxy at bellsouth.net
Cc: fourlanders at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] FW: [VHFcontesting] contest schedule

I am not terribly concerned about this "operation". Do a search on the
web for W3CQH, take a look around and make up your own mind. Take a
look at: http://wc4j.com/w3cqh.html and http://jaylubliner.com/ .

There is NOTHING in EM85wx that tall. See:
http://f6fvy.free.fr/qthLocator/fullScreen.php and plug in EM85wx. Get
an idea of where this is and then look at the terrain in something
like Google Earth or Delorme TopoUSA.

Yes, Roan Mt. is nearby, but it is in EM86 and "only" about 6200'.
See: http://www.n2mh.net/rovesite/em86wc.htm

I am guessing he means Mt. Mitchell. See:
http://www.n2mh.net/rovesite/em85us.htm
The top end (SW) of the parking lot is just about exactly 6600 feet.

Playing with Google Earth, they put the marker for Mitchell County,
NC, about 2-3 miles from the approximate center of EM85wx. The
Mitchell County marker is on the SSW outskirts of Bakersville, NC.
(Turn on "Georgraphic Web in Google Earth to see the purple Mitchell
County marker.")

Later,
Brian
NX9O

On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 4:23 AM, Jim Worsham <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Update.  They are running multi-unlimited.
>
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:58 AM
> To: fourlanders at contesting.com
> Subject: [Fourlanders] FW: [VHFcontesting] contest schedule
>
> Anyone know who these guys are?  They say they are multi-limited but that
> they will be on 6 through 2304.  Can someone who has a bit better handle
on
> the geography and grid squares calculate how far they are away from us in
> EM85jm and get some idea on where they might be at?  The grid square makes
> me think they are not going to be that far away and at 6600' could they be
> line of sight or close to it?  I am a bit concerned.
>
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Howard W3CQH
> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 1:58 PM
> To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] contest schedule
>
> The MAVECA contesting group will be running multi-limited, from EM85wx
6600'
>
> ASL.
>
> 50Mhz thru 2304Mhz
>
> AM, CW, FM, PSK31, RTTY & SSB on all bands.
>
> If any rovers are going to be in the area, drop in for a cup of coffee.. &
> be sure to send me your schedules..
>
> 73's de Howard W3CQH
> hsgorden at comcast.net
>
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