I am off for a few days of hiking. The potential SOTA activations are:
Summit: WØC/PR-Ø2Ø (Gray Wolf Mtn. – CO) Date: 15 July 2012 Time: Approx.: 1500 UTC – 16:00 UTC Location: N-Colorado / DN70eo Elevation: 4138 m / 13576 ft – 10 Point(s) Call Sign: KØMOS Frequencies: 18.1425-ssb +/- QRM 146.52-fm / 144.200-ssb
weather permitting, I will try Rogers Peak as well.
Summit: WØC/PR-Ø25 (Rogers Peak – CO) Date: 15 July 2012 Time: Approx.: 1800 UTC – 19:00 UTC Location: N-Colorado / DN70eo Elevation: 4074 m / 13366 ft – 8 Point(s) Call Sign: KØMOS Frequencies: 18.1425-ssb +/- QRM 146.52-fm / 144.200-ssb
Assuming that my muscles/joints and the weather are cooperating, I will make an attempt on Mt. Evans on 7/16:
Summit: WØC/FR-ØØ3 (Mt. Evans – CO) Date: 16 July 2012 Time: Approx.: 1500 UTC – 16:00 UTC Location: N-Colorado / DN70eo Elevation: 4339 m / 14236 ft – 10 Point(s) Call Sign: KØMOS Frequencies: 14.285-ssb / alt. freq.: 14.3425-ssb 146.52-fm / 144.200-ssb
If I have coverage, you can follow my progress and status via APRS:
QRP (5W) only.
Equip.: FT-817 and vertical Buddipole
Keep your ears/antennas pointed towards Colorado.
Thanks
Matt / KØMOS
!! WARNING !! There are old mountaineers, and bold mountaineers... there are no old-bold mountaineers. Hiking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities particularly in Colorado with its extreme elevations. I am not accepting responsibility for any death or injury resulting from activations based on my trip reports. Proper training, experience, and personal capability assessment is required - enjoy!