There is currently a big wildfire (> 5000 acres/20 square km) in the Poudre Canyon. WØC/FR-Ø94 and WØC/FRØ95 are within the burning area. I am not sure whether I can reach the TH of Mt. McConnel or whether the road will be closed. If it works out, here the details for the activation:
Date: 18 May 2012
Time: Approx.: 1730 UTC – 18:30 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70gq
Elevation: 2440 m / 8005 ft – 2 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
18.1400-ssb +/- QRM
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!
