2009 Field Exercise G-2
Last Update:  29 August 2009



Gilbert to Big Pocono is a line-of-sight path workable with backpack VHF sets and HF sets with short vertical antennas.  K4CHE even managed this with the URC-4 pilot's survival radio on 2-meters.



Gilbert to Beltzville is tougher.  KW1I had a hard time on 75-meters with the radio in his truck and a 20-ft whip.



The Gilbert to Jacobsburg path is directly across the Kittatinny Ridge (Blue Mountain) and a couple of rows of hills.  VHF is out of the question.  However, WB2JHU and N3FRQ managed nicely with an inverted-V at 15 feet and 7 watts AM from the RCA MI-8751 (SCR-288).  NVIS Rules!



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