The KB9FIV Great
Train Adventure
(mixing work with HAM radio)
Hi, I am Verne E. Rezabek, KB9FIV. I work for a locomotive manufacturer, and will be going on a trip to test different equipment. This trip will take me along the Illinois Central line from northern Kentucky to New Orleans. Below is a map of the route i will be taking. This is just a rough map, as i do not know exactly what cities I will be going through, but with my equipment, i should be able to reach stations (and repeaters) for a few miles on each side of the two lines where the line splits. (My station specs and operating frequencies are listed below) For those who may be interested, I am working on coming up with a special QSL certificate for this occasion, so you may want to listen for me in the next week or two. Currently I am planning on leaving Illinois on Thursday, April 23, 1999, but if something comes up, I might be leaving as late as the 30th, so, again I can only promise that I will be leaving.
Primary (only) band: 2Meters (144-148MHz)
Mode: F3E (Frequency Modulation, or FM)
Power output: 5-7w from my HT into a 50w output amplifier
Main operating Frequency: Railfan Simplex Net Frequency 146.490 MHz no PL (this is TRUE simplex, so there is NO offset) I WILL respond to stations who monitor the net frequency and I might try to work some local repeaters as I pass through, but I cannot make any promises, as I do not know My exact time table at this time.
My calls into the repeaters and onto the railfan frequency SHOULD stand out, so listen for me to call " KB9FIV FREIGHT TRAIN MOBILE MONITORING" or some variation of such.
My nephew and godson will be acting as my base manager, so if you have any questions, you can E-mail him E-mail him at [email protected] <~~just click the red to Email KC9UMR.
He will help in any way he can. (you can also visit his web site at: http://members.aol.com/KC9UMR)
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