I am going to try another activation. Here the details:
Date: 22 June 2012
Time: Approx.: 20:00 UTC – 21:00 UTC
Name/Reference: Mount Sniktau / WØC/PR-Ø31 Location: Colorado / DM79bq
Elevation: 4026 m / 13209 ft – 8 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
. 146.52-fm
If I have coverage, you can follow my progress 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!
This week we have another, even bigger wildfire (> 40’000 acres/175 square km so far) just 15 miles from my QTH. Plenty of road-closures (and smoke), cutting me off from lots of SOTA peaks around here. To get some fresh air and to celebrate my one year SOTA anniversary, I will try to get into Rocky Mountain National Park to activate two summits. If it works out, here the details:
Summit: WØC/FR-123 (Trail Ridge – CO)
Date: 13 June 2012
Time: Approx.: 1545 UTC – 16:45UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70ck
Elevation: 3758 m / 12329 ft – 6 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
and
Summit: WØC/FR-Ø19 (Sundance Mountain)
Date: 13 June 2012
Time: Approx.: 1730 UTC – 18:30 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70dj
Elevation: 3792 m / 12441 ft – 6 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
18.1400-ssb +/- QRM
If I have coverage, you can follow my progress 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!
La Sal Mountain Range: SOTA summits (click picture to enlarge)
Mike/KØYO and Matt/KØMOS will spend a couple of days to explore this unique environment. Obviously we will try to activate as many SOTA peaks as possible :)
Date/Time/Routes:
We do not have a fixed schedule and we will adapt to the situation and environment. Snow, wind and thunderstorms will dictate the schedule and routes. Our first activation will be on May 30th and the last probably on June 2nd. Starting from our base-camp, we will attempt to summit Manns Peak first, followed by Mount Waas and/or Mount Tomasaki. Mike and I might be on different summits at the same time but always be in contact via HT. If we cannot activate all of these summits on day 1, we will activate the remaining summits on day 2 before moving to the southern part of the range where we will focus on Mount Mellenthin, Mount Tukuhnikivatz (looking forward hearing that name in CW) and Mount Peale.
We are planning to be on the first summit in the morning (~15:00 UTC). Conditions permitting we will try to activate multiple summits each day.
Alerts/Spots:
The ALERTS I will post on SOTAwatch are just reminders so you guys don’t forget about us. Date/Time/Summits may change on any day. Make sure to get the correct SOTA reference when you talk to us – and please SPOT us when you find us. If we have coverage, we might try to self spot via SMS and/or update our status incl. frequencies via APRS (Beacon Status Text), assuming I press all the right buttons. You can check via: http://aprs.fi/info/a/K0MOS-7
Band/Mode/Equipment:
KØYO: Dipole and YAESU FT-817
2m: FM / SSB / CW
17m: SSB / CW
20m:SSB / CW
KØMOS: Buddipole Versatee and Yaesu FT-817 / Tapemeasure 3-el. YAGI for 2m
You can also catch us late afternoon and evenings at our base-camp if it is sunny enough for our solar-panels to re-charge the batteries. Looking forward to the trip and hoping for many contacts. Keep your antennas pointed towards Utah.
73, Mike & Matt
!! 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!
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!
Can’t miss the international SOTA week-end so I am going to (hopefully) activate
Signal Mountain. Here the details:
Date: 5 May 2012
Time: Approx.: 1730 UTC – 18:30 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70fm
Elevation: 3426 M / 11262 ft – 6 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
18.1400-ssb +/- QRM
It’s a longer hike (RT=~12 mi with ~4100 ft of elevation gain) – so I might be a
little late.
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!
I am going to try another activation. Here the details:
Date: 22 April 2012
Time: Approx.: 1530 UTC – 17:00 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70ge
Elevation: 2779 M / 9134 ft – 4 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3300-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!
Fresh snow and rain make access to higher elevation inaccessible. I will
therefore try to activate:
Date: 20 April 2012
Time: Approx.: 1600 UTC – 17:00 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70fh
Elevation: 3083 M / 10134 ft – 4 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3400-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
146.520-FM
Depending on conditions, I might try Pierson Mtn. (WØC/FR-16Ø) as well. Here the
details:
Date: 20 April 2012
Time: Approx.: 2100 UTC – 2200 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70gh
Elevation: 2982 M / 9803 ft – 4 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3400-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
146.520- FM
QRP (5W) only.
Equip.: FT-817 and vertical Buddipole
Keep your ears/antennas pointed towards Colorado.
Thanks
!! 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!
Since we have high winds in the forecast, I a trying to stay below tree-line. I am trying to activate WØC/FR-146 (East White Pine Mtn.).
Date: 6 April 2012
Time: Approx.: 1600 UTC – 17:00 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70go
Elevation: 3117 m / 10226 ft – 4 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
Depending on conditions, I might try West White Pine Mtn. (W0C/FR-046) as well. Here the details:
Date: 6 April 2012
Time: Approx.: 1800 UTC – 2000 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70go
Elevation: 3135 M / 10305 ft – 4 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
QRP (5W) only.
Equip.: FT-817 and vertical Buddipole
Keep your ears/antennas pointed towards Colorado.
Thanks
!! 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!
I am trying to activate W0C/FR-064 (West Crosier). This one got away on my last
attempt (Thunderstorm).
Date: 28 March 2012
Time: Approx.: 1600 UTC – 16:30 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70gk
Elevation: 2744 M / 9020 ft – 4 (+3) Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
146.520-fm
Depending on conditions, I might try Crosier Mtn. (W0C/FR-057) as well. Here the
details:
Date: 28 March 2012
Time: Approx.: 1830 UTC – 1900 UTC
Location: N-Colorado / DN70gk
Elevation: 2814 M / 9250 ft – 4 (+3) Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
146.520-fm
QRP (5W) only.
Equip.: FT-817 and vertical Buddipole
Keep your ears/antennas pointed towards Colorado.
!! 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!
Date: 12 March 2012
Time: Approx.: 1830 UTC – 1930 UTC
Location: Sierra Nevada (CA) / CM99UH
Elevation: 1188 M / 3898 ft – 2 Point(s)
Call Sign: KØMOS
Frequencies: 14.3425-ssb +/- QRM / alt. freq.: 14.285-ssb
QRP (5W) only.
Equip.: FT-817 and vertical Buddipole
Keep your ears/antennas pointed towards California.
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!
!! 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!
