I'm just starting with AREDN, and according to the map am the only one in the valley (CA 49/20 corridor; halfway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe). With no other platforms within reach over the air, I thought a tunnel could provide a "seed" to get started here, and hopefully entice others to join.
What would be a recommended approach to tunnel "out of the valley"?
Come fire season and/or PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) we never know what options for communication will remain.
Thank you,
Martin, AJ6OH
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Mon, 01/11/2021 - 20:03
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Hi, Martin:
Your nearest neighbor, 10 miles, WH7DH, has a tunnel installed, but no email address at qrz. Updated 7 weeks ago.
Next nearest neighbor, 35 miles, KQ6EO, no tunnel, email available, updated 20 months ago.
Next nearest neighbor, 57 miles, AD6DM, has tunnel, email available, updated 6 weeks ago.
I suggest you write a note to WH7DM and email KQ6EO and AD6DM.
Is there a local ham radio club? With newsletter or email bulletin?
I hope this helps,
Chuck
Thank you, Chuck.
Yes, I am a member of the local (Nevada County) amateur radio club as well as ARES, but AREDN has only been mentioned in passing.
I will ask again on the net tonight if someone else has any nodes operational, and will reach out to the three operators you've listed.
73,
Martin
Martin, the SFWEM (San Francisco Wireless Emergency Mesh) group is very active in the Bay area and is gradually extending their network eastward. It probably makes sense to coordinate a tunnel with them.
More info here: https://www.sfwem.net/
Orv W6BI
Excellent information. Thank you, Orv. I will reach out to them.
Martin, AJ6OH