Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Graham Kimbell]

Interesting geography lesson from all the comments.  I saw the eclipse 
(I think it was in 1999) in France and it was great.  I took a telescope 
and projected the image onto some card - that was a hit with the 
locals.  The French police stopped all the traffic on the autoroutes, 
fearing someone would try to watch it whilst driving, or be unable to 
adapt to the darkness.  No problems apart from some cloud.


Enjoy the day!
Graham
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

It is what it is. The newscasts tonight said Oregon roads were unusually clear 
(with a few exceptions as noted). It appears the locals are trying to stay out 
of the way, but we do that here on the coast every summer so the tourists 
visiting can enjoy themselves, even when stopping traffic for a photo. 

We will see what happens Sunday and Monday. 

Like I said, "... August 22nd will be a great relief!" 

Compared to a great many "American" films, I liked Godzilla a lot. 

73 Ron AC7AC


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Jeez Ron, it sounds like the intro to one of those B-grade disaster movies from 
my childhood.  No one knows if Godzilla will show up.  The eclipse likely won't 
extend past the normal attention span of a teenager ... then everyone needs to 
leave and return home.  I do hope the hams are ready if needed.

OH, forgot ... there are those who take offense at calling Godzilla a B-movie.  
I am truly sorry and I apologize.

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few exceptions 
> in more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the roads fill up fast. 
> Local news reported that one town in the eastern Willamette Valley had a 30 
> mile long bumper-to-bumper back up yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.
>
> Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of "totality"), 
> traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People are being reminded that 
> they may NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we should have record high tides 
> caused by the sun and moon tides converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will 
> be under water. Lodging and camps are at full capacity. In spite of visitors 
> being warned they will be fined, we expect to find roadsides that have any 
> space and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and trailers. During 
> the eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to watch, 
> oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit there (that 
> already happens from time to time every summer when people stop in the middle 
> of the highway, get out of their vehicles, and take pictures (sigh...).
>
> The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable 
> "towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be surprised if 
> Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable communications 
> system.
>
> Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
> emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they need to go 
> is in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can pull over. A deep 
> drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural roads just off the edge of 
> the pavement.
>
> A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where emergency 
> vehicles cannot reach.
>
> National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in various 
> locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places where the 
> highways are jammed.
>
> One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people here 
> discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this time of 
> year- at least until noon) they will try to head east along US20, one lane 
> each way through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to reach cloudless skies.
>
> Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to continue to 
> rise as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered from over the 
> coastal mountains and it's likely that no new deliveries are being made 
> before the crowds dissipate.
>
> Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be restocked 
> before the eclipse.
>
> Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed by 
> having 5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They recommend 
> storing extra water now.
>
> Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of our 
> readiness for the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for regularly 
> including strong earthquakes, tsunami and no passable highways for several 
> days at least.
>
> That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bob Nielsen]

Suppose they gave an eclipse and nobody came.

It would take an upgrade to make Godzilla a B-movie.

73, Bob N7XY


On 8/18/17 5:12 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
Jeez Ron, it sounds like the intro to one of those B-grade disaster 
movies from my childhood.  No one knows if Godzilla will show up. The 
eclipse likely won't extend past the normal attention span of a 
teenager ... then everyone needs to leave and return home.  I do hope 
the hams are ready if needed.


OH, forgot ... there are those who take offense at calling Godzilla a 
B-movie.  I am truly sorry and I apologize.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few 
exceptions in more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the 
roads fill up fast. Local news reported that one town in the eastern 
Willamette Valley had a 30 mile long bumper-to-bumper back up 
yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.


Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of 
"totality"), traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People 
are being reminded that they may NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we 
should have record high tides caused by the sun and moon tides 
converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will be under water. Lodging 
and camps are at full capacity. In spite of visitors being warned 
they will be fined, we expect to find roadsides that have any space 
and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and trailers. During 
the eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to 
watch, oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit 
there (that already happens from time to time every summer when 
people stop in the middle of the highway, get out of their vehicles, 
and take pictures (sigh...).


The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable 
"towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be 
surprised if Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable 
communications system.


Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they 
need to go is in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can 
pull over. A deep drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural 
roads just off the edge of the pavement.


A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where 
emergency vehicles cannot reach.


National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in 
various locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places 
where the highways are jammed.


One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people 
here discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this 
time of year- at least until noon) they will try to head east along 
US20, one lane each way through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to 
reach cloudless skies.


Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to 
continue to rise as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered 
from over the coastal mountains and it's likely that no new 
deliveries are being made before the crowds dissipate.


Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be 
restocked before the eclipse.


Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed 
by having 5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They 
recommend storing extra water now.


Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of 
our readiness for the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for 
regularly including strong earthquakes, tsunami and no passable 
highways for several days at least.


That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!

73, Ron AC7AC



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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Mike KS7D]

Same here in Jefferson County, OR.  

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> On Aug 18, 2017, at 7:36 PM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
>> On 8/18/2017 6:52 PM, Dan Presley wrote:
>> 
>> Up here in Portland there’s so far no ARES mass callout.
> 
> I can't speak for Portland or Multnomah County but here in Washington
> County (next county west, home of Nike and Intel and others) assignments
> have been all given out at meetings, by e-mail messages, Winlink
> messages, and on nets (including those whose operators use Elecraft
> equipment).  We're ready.--
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Phil Kane]

On 8/18/2017 6:52 PM, Dan Presley wrote:

> Up here in Portland there’s so far no ARES mass callout.

I can't speak for Portland or Multnomah County but here in Washington
County (next county west, home of Nike and Intel and others) assignments
have been all given out at meetings, by e-mail messages, Winlink
messages, and on nets (including those whose operators use Elecraft
equipment).  We're ready.--

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

Member, Washington County, OR
Emergency Communications Team
ARES/RACES AEC for Training

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Dan Presley]

Just wanted to pass on that today I drove from Ashland to Portland and made it 
in 4 & 1/2 hrs. The only slowdown was where it’s 2 lane over the hills around 
Grants Pass where the semis try to pass each other :)) Of course the closer to 
Monday the worse it’s likely to get, but it may not be that bad. 
Wayne-depending on where your campground is, you might look at jumping to 99W 
at Junction City  (near Eugene) which runs into Corvallis as opposed to Hwy 20 
off of I-5. Up here in Portland there’s so far no ARES mass callout. Some ops 
were headed to Grant County to assist. I hear lots of folks are bailing out of 
traveling to the ‘zone’ so it may not be bad. Bend has gas, and there’s 
actually open spots in Madras. I may bike down to Aurora from Portland with the 
KX2 and a loop. Also Wayne if you have a chance get peaches and pears in 
Ashland at a roadside stand-you’ll never regret it and the best survival food 
:)) See y’all on 40 and/or 20 on Monday.
Dan Presley  N7CQR
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> On Aug 18, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
> On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> 
>> The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable
>> "towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be
>> surprised if Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable
>> communications system.
> 
> Those of us who know better know that no matter how many other COWS
> (Cellsites-On-Wheels) are deployed, there's a finite number of circuits
> that the landline switch can handle.  I don't see them bringing in any
> extra switches!
> 
> Two major VHF/UHF clubs with repeaters all up and down the state are
> linking all their machines, and the various county ARES units are on
> standby to relay overflow requests for 9-1-1 assistance, as will be
> state and local HF ARES units.  Net control for this gigantic net will
> be at Washington County Sheriff's Office -- which is NOT co-located with
> the 9-1-1 Center.  My ARES deployment is supposed to be at the 9-1-1
> Center (Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency) but
> because of mobility limitations I will be standing by at home to do
> cross-systems relays if necessary.
> 
> One activity that has not received much attention in ham-dom is that
> during the eclipse the ionospheric D-layer will disappear as it does at
> night, and AM Broadcast signals will propagate as DX for an hour or so.
> FCC Rules prohibit AM stations with different daytime and nighttime
> parameters to operate nighttime with daytime parameters but this is one
> exception (another is during a mandated FCC inspection).  It's going to
> be interesting.
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> 
> Member, Washington County, OR
> Emergency Communications Team
> ARES/RACES AEC for Training
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Phil Kane]

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable
> "towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be
> surprised if Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable
> communications system.

Those of us who know better know that no matter how many other COWS
(Cellsites-On-Wheels) are deployed, there's a finite number of circuits
that the landline switch can handle.  I don't see them bringing in any
extra switches!

Two major VHF/UHF clubs with repeaters all up and down the state are
linking all their machines, and the various county ARES units are on
standby to relay overflow requests for 9-1-1 assistance, as will be
state and local HF ARES units.  Net control for this gigantic net will
be at Washington County Sheriff's Office -- which is NOT co-located with
the 9-1-1 Center.  My ARES deployment is supposed to be at the 9-1-1
Center (Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency) but
because of mobility limitations I will be standing by at home to do
cross-systems relays if necessary.

One activity that has not received much attention in ham-dom is that
during the eclipse the ionospheric D-layer will disappear as it does at
night, and AM Broadcast signals will propagate as DX for an hour or so.
FCC Rules prohibit AM stations with different daytime and nighttime
parameters to operate nighttime with daytime parameters but this is one
exception (another is during a mandated FCC inspection).  It's going to
be interesting.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

Member, Washington County, OR
Emergency Communications Team
ARES/RACES AEC for Training

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Fred Jensen]

Jeez Ron, it sounds like the intro to one of those B-grade disaster 
movies from my childhood.  No one knows if Godzilla will show up.  The 
eclipse likely won't extend past the normal attention span of a teenager 
... then everyone needs to leave and return home.  I do hope the hams 
are ready if needed.


OH, forgot ... there are those who take offense at calling Godzilla a 
B-movie.  I am truly sorry and I apologize.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few exceptions in 
more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the roads fill up fast. Local 
news reported that one town in the eastern Willamette Valley had a 30 mile long 
bumper-to-bumper back up yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.

Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of "totality"), 
traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People are being reminded that they may 
NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we should have record high tides caused by the sun and 
moon tides converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will be under water. Lodging and camps 
are at full capacity. In spite of visitors being warned they will be fined, we expect to 
find roadsides that have any space and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and 
trailers. During the eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to 
watch, oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit there (that already 
happens from time to time every summer when people stop in the middle of the highway, get 
out of their vehicles, and take pictures (sigh...).

The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable "towers" 
to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be surprised if Wayne is correct: 
Amateur Radio may be the most reliable communications system.

Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they need to go is 
in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can pull over. A deep 
drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural roads just off the edge of the 
pavement.

A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where emergency vehicles 
cannot reach.

National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in various 
locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places where the highways 
are jammed.

One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people here 
discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this time of year- 
at least until noon) they will try to head east along US20, one lane each way 
through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to reach cloudless skies.

Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to continue to rise 
as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered from over the coastal 
mountains and it's likely that no new deliveries are being made before the 
crowds dissipate.

Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be restocked 
before the eclipse.

Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed by having 
5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They recommend storing 
extra water now.

Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of our readiness for 
the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for regularly including strong 
earthquakes, tsunami and no passable highways for several days at least.

That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!

73, Ron AC7AC



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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Edward R Cole]

Nothing to do with emcomm, but:

I believe I experience total eclipse a couple times in my youth in 
Mich. (1950's), so have experienced that before and probably several 
partial eclipses.  Only 45% here in Alaska but if sky is clear (not 
likely in August) we might get a quick glimpse.  2024 it will still 
be thousands of miles away requiring air faire, car rental, lodging 
and meals to get to.  At 80 years probably be satisfied to watch on TV.


Today's wx: overcast, sprinkles, 54F, calm ... pretty normal for here.

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few exceptions in 
more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the roads fill up fast. Local 
news reported that one town in the eastern Willamette Valley had a 30 mile long 
bumper-to-bumper back up yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.  

Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of "totality"), 
traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People are being reminded that 
they may NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we should have record high tides 
caused by the sun and moon tides converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will 
be under water. Lodging and camps are at full capacity. In spite of visitors 
being warned they will be fined, we expect to find roadsides that have any 
space and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and trailers. During the 
eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to watch, 
oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit there (that 
already happens from time to time every summer when people stop in the middle 
of the highway, get out of their vehicles, and take pictures (sigh...). 

The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable "towers" 
to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be surprised if Wayne is 
correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable communications system.

Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they need to go is 
in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can pull over. A deep 
drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural roads just off the edge of the 
pavement. 

A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where emergency vehicles 
cannot reach. 

National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in various 
locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places where the highways 
are jammed. 

One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people here 
discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this time of year- 
at least until noon) they will try to head east along US20, one lane each way 
through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to reach cloudless skies. 

Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to continue to rise 
as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered from over the coastal 
mountains and it's likely that no new deliveries are being made before the 
crowds dissipate. 

Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be restocked 
before the eclipse.

Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed by having 
5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They recommend storing 
extra water now. 

Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of our 
readiness for the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for regularly 
including strong earthquakes, tsunami and no passable highways for several days 
at least. 

That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!

73, Ron AC7AC 

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Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

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On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right 
> in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. Authorities 
> are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food and water, as 
> they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. Many gas 
> stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or 
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we 
> called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will 
> be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or cell 
> service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional

Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Barry]

I'm planning to go very early Monday morning, north on I-25 into Wyoming. 
I'm hoping their predictions are as accurate as those were for Y2K
end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it.

Barry W2UP


w0mu wrote
> I-25 In Colorado is going to be a complete mess.  They are expecting 
> over 500k people to go to Wyoming essentially doubling the population.  
> Wyoming will not have the resources to handle this.  Anyone going are 
> being told to bring fuel and food, etc. We have decided to stay home.   
> Heavy traffic expected Tomorrow through Wed!





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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I wonder if these jacked up rates includes a current infestation of bed 
bugs?   I understand they are very popular these days.


No thank you, I'll stay in our own travel trailer.

73

Bob, K4TAX

K3S s/n 10163


On 8/18/2017 12:41 AM, Wes Stewart wrote:

Hmm, $51/night, for $5,000 they'll sell you the place.

N7WS

On 8/17/2017 8:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A 
bargain at $1000 for two nights.


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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Tim N9PUZ]

They are expecting an extra 1/2-3/4 million people along the path in
Southern Illinois. It's a very rural area and the State expects backups on
the Interstates because the roads there do not have true cloverleafs, there
is a stop sign at the top of each ramp and only room for about 16 cars on
the ramp itself before traffic backs up onto the Interstate itself.

Illinois ARES and the American Red Cross both have hams on standby Friday
and Saturday with operators on station Sunday and Monday. The State EOC is
partially activated and the RACES Team is on standby as well.

Another big concern is bad weather. Many of the cars, etc. will be parked
in mowed pastures. If there is a lot of rain they may not be able to get
out and thousands could be stranded without food, water, or rest room
facilities.

I hope all of the preparations turn out to be over reacting.

Tim N9PUZ

On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 12:41 AM, Wes Stewart  wrote:

> Hmm, $51/night, for $5,000 they'll sell you the place.
>
> N7WS
>
> On 8/17/2017 8:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
>
>> Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain
>> at $1000 for two nights.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Wes Stewart]

Hmm, $51/night, for $5,000 they'll sell you the place.

N7WS

On 8/17/2017 8:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:

Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain at 
$1000 for two nights.

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Jim Brown]

No, just capitalism and basic economics -- the law of supply and demand 
at work.


73, Jim K9YC

On 8/17/2017 9:34 PM, Clay Autery wrote:

Criminal...  :-(

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On 8/17/2017 10:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:

Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain at 
$1000 for two nights.


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[Fred C. Jensen]

Econ 101 ... supply vs demand.  Capitalism at its finest.

Skip
K6DGW

Clay Autery  wrote:
>Criminal...  :-(
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>On 8/17/2017 10:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
>> Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain at 
>> $1000 for two nights.
>>
>> _ 
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[Clay Autery]

Criminal...  :-(

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On 8/17/2017 10:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
> Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain at 
> $1000 for two nights.
>
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[Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Mark Gebhardt]

It shows what a good guy that you are Wayne because you let Eric have the
corporate jet to fly the path of totality without you! Maybe he will find
the time to chat with the people stuck on the highway as he screams by
chasing the shadow. It will remind me of an ISS contact.

In Illinois we have one highway to avoid which is I-57. It connects Chicago
with the rest of Illinois to the South. I hope all goes well for all of us!

Mark

K9ZQ

Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:17:23 -0700
From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com>
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elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
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Subject: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?
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Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my
family included. We?re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday
(possibly *very* early), we?ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis,
right in the Path of Totality.

There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon?s
roadways. I?m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.

The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people
camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or
reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very
we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us
will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power
or cell service.

If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this
event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).

Lacking any defined plan, I?ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily
west-coast ?Noontime Net?. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional
coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by
VHF/UHF repeaters. I?ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion
internal battery packs.

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Jim - N4ST]

Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain at 
$1000 for two nights.

_ 
N4ST


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab4iqkf4cxo
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 21:09
To: 'Clay Autery' <k...@montac.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

Come to Paducah KY if you want a good glimpse of the eclipse.  Bring plenty of 
money!  Hi Hi..

Ed... AB4IQ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:05 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

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On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right 
> in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. Authorities 
> are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food and water, as 
> they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. Many gas 
> stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or 
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we 
> called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will 
> be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or cell 
> service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
> VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion 
> internal battery packs. 
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

We live 0.7 miles from the point of 100% totality lasting for some 2 minutes 30 
seconds.  Guess I'll ride my bike up the road to the point.  At our house we 
will only have something like 99.2% totality.  

Bob, K4TAX


Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 17, 2017, at 8:09 PM, ab4iqkf4cxo <ab...@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Come to Paducah KY if you want a good glimpse of the eclipse.  Bring plenty 
> of money!  Hi Hi..
> 
> Ed... AB4IQ
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:05 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?
> 
> Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)
> 
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> MONTAC Enterprises
> (318) 518-1389
> 
>> On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
>> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
>> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, 
>> right in the Path of Totality.
>> 
>> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
>> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. 
>> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food 
>> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. 
>> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>> 
>> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
>> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or 
>> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we 
>> called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will 
>> be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or 
>> cell service.
>> 
>> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
>> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>> 
>> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
>> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
>> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
>> VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion 
>> internal battery packs. 
>> 
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Mike KS7D]

Totality is only about two minutes, but the total event from when the moon 
begins to cover the Sun until it completes its transit is over two hours. Lots 
to see and experience. 

Mike
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> On Aug 17, 2017, at 5:19 PM, John AE5X  wrote:
> 
> We are headed into the totality zone ourselves - a 12 hour drive for a 2 
> minute event. For those who don't make it this year, there is another one in 
> 2024 that will provide "totality" for a much larger portion of the US 
> population:
> 
> https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2024-april-8#
> 
> Happy viewing all,
> 
> John AE5X
> http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
> 
> 
>> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days
> 
> 
> Police Urge Americans to Carry This With Them at All Times
> The Observer
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/599632d0814a332d04a5dst03vuc
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[ab4iqkf4cxo]

Come to Paducah KY if you want a good glimpse of the eclipse.  Bring plenty of 
money!  Hi Hi..

Ed... AB4IQ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:05 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

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On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right 
> in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. Authorities 
> are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food and water, as 
> they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. Many gas 
> stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or 
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we 
> called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will 
> be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or cell 
> service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
> VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion 
> internal battery packs. 
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR

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[Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[John AE5X]

We are headed into the totality zone ourselves - a 12 hour drive for a 2 minute 
event. For those who don't make it this year, there is another one in 2024 that 
will provide "totality" for a much larger portion of the US population:

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2024-april-8#

Happy viewing all,

John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/


>Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days


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[Bayard Coolidge, N1HO via Elecraft]

>>> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
>>> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).

I'm at my summer home in the mountains of western North Carolina, near 
Hendersonville,and we're expecting 99.9% totality at this QTH.
From the reports in the local news media, a huge influx of visitors is 
expected, which will basically saturatethe region, including (especially) the 
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (which spans parts of bothNC and TN), as 
well as the lower part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Local EM officials are very 
concernedabout response times for emergency response units because the roads in 
that area are narrow (very fewof which are 4 lane), and very winding, with many 
switchbacks, blind corners, and steep drop-offs.
Buncombe County ARES (greater Asheville) has been enlisted to provide 
additional communications toaugment normal first response communications 
facilities.
Other counties have not, as yet, to my (admittedly limited) knowledge, formally 
called up local ARES groups.
I'm reasonably certain, based on personal experience with holiday traffic, that 
Interstate 40 in western NC,and Interstate 26 in western NC and upstate SC (and 
probably all the way down to Charleston) will bevery, very crowded/jammed. Both 
of them are mostly 4-lane, albeit with some hill-climbing lanes for trucks,but 
tend to get very crowded, even on "normal" weekends.
There are several 630m experimental stations in the immediate vicinity who are 
planning WSPRtransmissions throughout the event, and reception reports are 
always appreciated.
Luckily, it's a short walk (~1/4 mile) for my XYL and I to the local community 
park from which we can observe.
73,
Brandy, N1HO


   
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Rick Tavan]

Have fun, Wayne. We're now in Boise where an Uber driver said her peace
officer husband and his colleagues will be maximally deployed on Monday in
and near the zone. Boise itself will only be about 99.5% of totality, the
difference being, ... er, "night and day."  I'll be viewing from a
pre-scouted location east of here, inside the zone, with an alumni travel
group led by a well-regarded astronomer. If I get the antenna set up, I'll
look for you on 7283.5 with my internal-battery KX2. Alas, I forgot the
external battery, so I'll be amp-hour-limited!

73,

/Rick N6XI

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis,
> right in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very
> we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us
> will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power
> or cell service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional
> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by
> VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion
> internal battery packs.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[David Koch]

A friend of mine, a life-long astronomy buff who sold telescopes and 
other optical instruments, told me he had one chance prior to this one 
to see a total solar eclipse.  But the reports of anticipated mobs and 
traffic were so overwhelming that he decided to stay home.  One of his 
friends, however, went in spite of the reports and later told my friend 
that there was no problem, no traffic, no crowds.  When I scouted a 
possible location for this eclipse I found many places out in "the 
boondocks" and away from advertised locations that, I doubt, will have 
much traffic or crowds.  If I had plans to go, I'd do it anyway, taking 
the recommended amount of food, gasoline, etc.  But I've seen one and 
have photos to prove it.  Wonderful experience, and though I might alter 
my destination location, I wouldn't cancel plans for this eclipse if I 
hadn't experienced one.  And by the way, the one I saw was from a 
location (the only possible one in that region) that was just inside the 
edge of the totality path.  So we had a few seconds less totality time 
than being at the center.  Still a great experience.  You don't have to 
be in the exact center of the path to get the "full" benefit.


73, and good viewing,

Dave W8OV



On 2017-08-17 13:31, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
I-25 In Colorado is going to be a complete mess.  They are expecting 
over 500k people to go to Wyoming essentially doubling the population. 
Wyoming will not have the resources to handle this.  Anyone going are 
being told to bring fuel and food, etc. We have decided to stay 
home.   Heavy traffic expected Tomorrow through Wed!


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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[kev...@coho.net]

The weather in Oregon has turned toward autumn.  After the last two 
weeks of smoke and heat I have awoken to clouds and cool weather again.  
The Willamette Valley is only now (11:30 AM) clearing from the morning 
clouds.  Oregon Department of Transportation is predicting an 8 hour 
travel time between Portland and Albany during the peak travel times to 
the path of totality.  They are advising you travel with extra gasoline 
and enough food and water for two days.  Very good practice for an ECOM 
event.  Grocery stores and gas stations will most likely be sold out by 
noon.  Clear skies abound east of the Cascades but travel will be even 
worse outside of the I-5 corridor.


Good Luck and stay safe,

 Kevin.  KD5ONS


On 8/17/2017 11:30 AM, Thom wrote:

My plans for the Eclipse.

If all goes according to plan and my schedule, I plan to sleep thru it.

I need the sleep more.

73

Thom KI8W

On 8/17/2017 14:12, Ken K6MR wrote:
Those of you in California are likely familiar with the camera 
network present on the larger California interstates/highways.  For 
those of you who are not, here is a link to the network in the 
northern third of the state (on the way to Oregon).  I-5 is basically 
the only efficient route from Southern/Central California to the 
eclipse area.


http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/travelmap.htmShould make for 
interesting viewing this weekend.  Click on the red dots to view the 
camera at the site.


I for one plan to stay well clear of I-5 this weekend…

Ken K6MR



From: Bill Fenech<mailto:wfen...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03
To: Clay Autery<mailto:k...@montac.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bellsmith.3/videos/10208675848647902/



On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Clay Autery <k...@montac.com> wrote:


Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

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On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few 
days,

my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.

There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s

roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of 
food
and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking 
lots.

Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.

The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million

people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur 
radio
may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. 
Fortunately

many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
loss of power or cell service.

If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for

this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).

Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the

daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not 
well
served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a 
couple of

Li-ion internal battery packs.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I-25 In Colorado is going to be a complete mess.  They are expecting 
over 500k people to go to Wyoming essentially doubling the population.  
Wyoming will not have the resources to handle this.  Anyone going are 
being told to bring fuel and food, etc. We have decided to stay home.   
Heavy traffic expected Tomorrow through Wed!




On 8/17/2017 12:12 PM, Ken K6MR wrote:

Those of you in California are likely familiar with the camera network present 
on the larger California interstates/highways.  For those of you who are not, 
here is a link to the network in the northern third of the state (on the way to 
Oregon).  I-5 is basically the only efficient route from Southern/Central 
California to the eclipse area.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/travelmap.htmShould make for interesting 
viewing this weekend.  Click on the red dots to view the camera at the site.

I for one plan to stay well clear of I-5 this weekend…

Ken K6MR



From: Bill Fenech<mailto:wfen...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03
To: Clay Autery<mailto:k...@montac.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bellsmith.3/videos/10208675848647902/



On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Clay Autery <k...@montac.com> wrote:


Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

__
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MONTAC Enterprises
(318) 518-1389

On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,

my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.

There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s

roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.

The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million

people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio
may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately
many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
loss of power or cell service.

If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for

this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).

Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the

daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
Li-ion internal battery packs.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Thom]

My plans for the Eclipse.

If all goes according to plan and my schedule, I plan to sleep thru it.

I need the sleep more.

73

Thom KI8W

On 8/17/2017 14:12, Ken K6MR wrote:

Those of you in California are likely familiar with the camera network present 
on the larger California interstates/highways.  For those of you who are not, 
here is a link to the network in the northern third of the state (on the way to 
Oregon).  I-5 is basically the only efficient route from Southern/Central 
California to the eclipse area.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/travelmap.htmShould make for interesting 
viewing this weekend.  Click on the red dots to view the camera at the site.

I for one plan to stay well clear of I-5 this weekend…

Ken K6MR



From: Bill Fenech<mailto:wfen...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03
To: Clay Autery<mailto:k...@montac.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bellsmith.3/videos/10208675848647902/



On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Clay Autery <k...@montac.com> wrote:


Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

__
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MONTAC Enterprises
(318) 518-1389

On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,

my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.

There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s

roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.

The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million

people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio
may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately
many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
loss of power or cell service.

If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for

this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).

Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the

daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
Li-ion internal battery packs.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Phil Hystad]

Oregon road cams…

https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp# 
<https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp#>

They look as normal as can be.  I am wondering if that previous posted FB video 
is accurately portraying.  From the looks of the hills and trees, definitely 
east of the Cascades in that video if it is indeed Oregon.

PEH


> On Aug 17, 2017, at 11:12 AM, Ken K6MR <k...@outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Those of you in California are likely familiar with the camera network 
> present on the larger California interstates/highways.  For those of you who 
> are not, here is a link to the network in the northern third of the state (on 
> the way to Oregon).  I-5 is basically the only efficient route from 
> Southern/Central California to the eclipse area.
> 
> http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/travelmap.htmShould make for interesting 
> viewing this weekend.  Click on the red dots to view the camera at the site.
> 
> I for one plan to stay well clear of I-5 this weekend…
> 
> Ken K6MR
> 
> 
> 
> From: Bill Fenech<mailto:wfen...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03
> To: Clay Autery<mailto:k...@montac.com>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bellsmith.3/videos/10208675848647902/
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Clay Autery <k...@montac.com> wrote:
> 
>> Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)
>> 
>> __
>> Clay Autery, KY5G
>> MONTAC Enterprises
>> (318) 518-1389
>> 
>> On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,
>> my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
>> Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
>> Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.
>>> 
>>> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
>> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
>> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
>> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
>> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>>> 
>>> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million
>> people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
>> home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio
>> may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately
>> many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
>> loss of power or cell service.
>>> 
>>> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
>> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>>> 
>>> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the
>> daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
>> regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
>> served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
>> Li-ion internal battery packs.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Ken K6MR]

Those of you in California are likely familiar with the camera network present 
on the larger California interstates/highways.  For those of you who are not, 
here is a link to the network in the northern third of the state (on the way to 
Oregon).  I-5 is basically the only efficient route from Southern/Central 
California to the eclipse area.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/travelmap.htmShould make for interesting 
viewing this weekend.  Click on the red dots to view the camera at the site.

I for one plan to stay well clear of I-5 this weekend…

Ken K6MR



From: Bill Fenech<mailto:wfen...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03
To: Clay Autery<mailto:k...@montac.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bellsmith.3/videos/10208675848647902/



On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Clay Autery <k...@montac.com> wrote:

> Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)
>
> __
> Clay Autery, KY5G
> MONTAC Enterprises
> (318) 518-1389
>
> On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,
> my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
> Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
> Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.
> >
> > There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
> >
> > The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million
> people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
> home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio
> may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately
> many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
> loss of power or cell service.
> >
> > If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
> >
> > Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the
> daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
> regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
> served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
> Li-ion internal battery packs.
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bill Fenech]

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bellsmith.3/videos/10208675848647902/



On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Clay Autery  wrote:

> Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)
>
> __
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>
> On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,
> my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
> Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
> Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.
> >
> > There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
> >
> > The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million
> people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
> home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio
> may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately
> many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
> loss of power or cell service.
> >
> > If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
> >
> > Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the
> daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
> regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
> served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
> Li-ion internal battery packs.
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Fred Jensen]

As is 60 meters.   Most of our daytime frequencies in SE Asia were in 
the 5 MHz range.  Worked great from mainland to Philippines.  From info 
we got on our trip to PNW DXC in Spokane last weekend, the expectations 
for gridlock, both before and after the eclipse, are pretty high.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/17/2017 9:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
VHF/UHF repeaters.


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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Clay Autery]

Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

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On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right 
> in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. Authorities 
> are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food and water, as 
> they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. Many gas 
> stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or 
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we 
> called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will 
> be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or cell 
> service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
> VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion 
> internal battery packs. 
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bill Fenech]

I'm hearing the Oregon Connection linked UHF system will be active during
the Eclipse, looks like this has good coverage of the Hwy 5 Corridor:

https://www.oregonconnection.net/repeaters/



On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:54 AM, Bill Fenech  wrote:

> This may not be Emcomm related but FYI:
>
> http://www.travelsalem.com/node/42564
>
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Bill Fenech  wrote:
>
>> I flew to Portland yesterday from the bay area. We'll be in Albany.
>>
>> Mt Jefferson (one of the taller peaks in the Cascades)  is right in the
>> middle of the Path of Totality. don't know the coverage area of the
>> repeaters referenced in the link, it may not be that widespread if info in
>> the link is any indication but perhaps worth a listen:
>>
>> http://www.lcsaro.org/eclipse-response/
>>
>> 73
>> Bill  AI6JZ
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>>
>>> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,
>>> my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
>>> Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
>>> Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.
>>>
>>> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
>>> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
>>> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
>>> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
>>> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>>>
>>> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million
>>> people camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call
>>> home or reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio
>>> may very we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately
>>> many of us will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to
>>> loss of power or cell service.
>>>
>>> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
>>> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>>>
>>> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the
>>> daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
>>> regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
>>> served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
>>> Li-ion internal battery packs.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bill Fenech]

This may not be Emcomm related but FYI:

http://www.travelsalem.com/node/42564

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Bill Fenech  wrote:

> I flew to Portland yesterday from the bay area. We'll be in Albany.
>
> Mt Jefferson (one of the taller peaks in the Cascades)  is right in the
> middle of the Path of Totality. don't know the coverage area of the
> repeaters referenced in the link, it may not be that widespread if info in
> the link is any indication but perhaps worth a listen:
>
> http://www.lcsaro.org/eclipse-response/
>
> 73
> Bill  AI6JZ
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>
>> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days,
>> my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on
>> Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in
>> Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality.
>>
>> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
>> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
>> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
>> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
>> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>>
>> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people
>> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or
>> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very
>> we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us
>> will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power
>> or cell service.
>>
>> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
>> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>>
>> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the
>> daily west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of
>> regional coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well
>> served by VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of
>> Li-ion internal battery packs.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bill Fenech]

I flew to Portland yesterday from the bay area. We'll be in Albany.

Mt Jefferson (one of the taller peaks in the Cascades)  is right in the
middle of the Path of Totality. don't know the coverage area of the
repeaters referenced in the link, it may not be that widespread if info in
the link is any indication but perhaps worth a listen:

http://www.lcsaro.org/eclipse-response/

73
Bill  AI6JZ


On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis,
> right in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well.
> Authorities are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food
> and water, as they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots.
> Many gas stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very
> we called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us
> will be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power
> or cell service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for
> this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional
> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by
> VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion
> internal battery packs.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
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[Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Wayne Burdick]

Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
(possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right 
in the Path of Totality.

There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. Authorities 
are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food and water, as 
they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. Many gas stations 
in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.

The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or reach 
emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we called 
upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will be using 
mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or cell service.

If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).

Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
VHF/UHF repeaters. I’ll have a KX2, some wire, and a couple of Li-ion internal 
battery packs. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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