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>around Seaside, many mobile, so plenty to look at on the local map. The
>fliers went quickly, too quickly. I appreciate the help at the table,
>answering questions, demo'ing the software, configuring radios, etc. I
>could not have done this alone! For the presentation we had such a larger
>group show up that the one-room meeting area was filled beyond capacity.
>Since I had the room for the rest of the day, I announced that I'd speed
>thru the presentation, and give it again around 2pm. We're really getting
>the word out well now, and interest is building. I did give the
>presentation again about 3:30 pm and we had about 30-35 interested
>persons there. For those who saw the presentation, I'd appreciate your
>feedback. Send that to me at k7gps@nwaprs.org. After packup Sunday
>afternoon several of us had pizza at the nearby place. I would like to
>add this as a regular event again next year. We've come a long ways folks
>over the past year, but we still have a long ways to go. I really enjoyed
>visiting with those I've met over the past couple of years, and meeting
>new people as well. Rob/WA7ROB and I bought the first, and only two,
>khaki ballcaps with the APRS logo (blue globe and APRS in bold red) and
>written below "Northwest APRS". These were $20 from the vendor on site.
>He later said he had request for #20 more, but had run out of caps. I'll
>post his address on the web page soon as I find the piece of paper, so
>you can order your own hat. I'll try to have some available at the summer
>gathering.
>
>2. SYSTEM EXPANSION. As those who attended SEAPAC probably already heard,
>we're on the verge of adding several more digi's to the system. I'm
>expecting to receive a confirmation this week allowing me to put up a
>digi on nearby Ko Peak. This will cover part of I-5 near Chehalis, but
>will provide good coverage of western Lewis County, all of Pacific
>County, and some surrounding areas. Good news here is that I'll be into
>the system more often than I am right now. Other areas that will have
>WIDE digis up soon include: Salem, Oregon; Newport, Oregon (system going
>back up after repairs); and hopefully a linking digi to connect us to the
>Alberta, Canada group. I'm hoping for positive feedback for a system atop
>Lookout Pass on the ID/MT state line and I-90 as well. Now's the time to
>finalize those arrangements and configure equipment to expand the system.
>System parameter settings for TNCs are found on the web pages.
>
>3. EVENT SUPPORT. We're weeks away from the first of several events that
>will require additional equipment and personnel support.... The Vancouver
>Island Challenge. Roger/N7NM will followup with a separate message
>detailing exact requirements soon. This is an annual "race" around
>Vancouver Island, counterclockwise, between US, Canadian, and British
>Coast Guard Auxiliary boats. We're blessed with having two dedicated APRS
>WIDE digipeaters on the air this year, but still need some temp WIDEs or
>RELAY stations further north to get the signals down to Victoria. We'll
>also have a tracker aboard a support aircraft if the weather breaks and
>gives us some blue skies. This will be a fun event this year! The VIC is
>July 3rd and 4th.
>
>On the heals of the VIC is the STP. That's the Seattle To Portland
>Bicycle Rally. I don't have an immediate update for you on this event
>that will be held July 10th and 11th. Last year the STP folks asked for
>20 trackers. We were ready to supply 4-5, and I hope those will be
>available this year as well. STP does not want our mobile trackers
>amidst the bike riders. They have their own support vehicles. We are
>still short some WIDE digi coverage along the race route. I'll have a
>station set up at the park in Chehalis Saturday, where the group will
>RON, then move it down to Portland on Sunday. If you can help, please be
>ready to go soon!
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