[VHFcontesting] 222 Activity Night update

[David Olean]

I just got back from repair work on the road up to my VHF shack. I 
collected and hauled all the stone that washed away and filled in the 
bad spots so that now I can drive up to the shack. I am really psyched 
as this means that I can retrieve delicate gear from there and batten 
things down for the winter. It looks like tonight will be my last 
scheduled 222 night until later in March (Unless we get unseasonably 
warm wx)  I was amazed as some of the 1.5-3" stone had all washed away 
about 125 ft from the road. It is amazing how much power is in running 
water. The good news was that the stone collected in certain spots, so 
it was easy to dig them out and haul them back with 5 gallon buckets.  I 
had cleared the rest of the road last week of downed trees and limbs, so 
it is now passable.

My first order of business is to haul another 12 gallons of diesel fuel 
up the hill while I can. I am hoping the diesel generator runs, the 
heater works, and my 222 antenna is undamaged. If so, I will be QRV with 
my normal signal starting at 7 PM EST or 00:00 UT.  Wx today is 34 
degrees and drizzle here in the Pine Tree State. I hope it does not turn 
to snow!

73

Dave K1WHS

What a hobby!!