Montana Mountain Sat. Aug. 14th

[KC0NNT]

Please join me for a leisurely sunset drive in the beautiful sonoran desert. Enjoy the cool night air and see the lights of the city from 5500 Feet! Talk to stations many miles away on 5 watts VHF simplex! This run is sure to please even the most discriminating 4X4 Ham operator.

Montana Mountain is a mountain summit in Pinal County in the state of Arizona (AZ). Montana Mountain climbs to 5,531 feet (1,685.85 meters) above sea level. Montana Mountain is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 33.404775 and W -111.154289.

WHEN - Sat. Aug. 14th 2010 1600 hrs (4PM)
WHERE - Meet at US60 and the Queen Valley turn off. Make the turn off of the 60 and we will be a ways down on the road.
REQUIREMENTS - 4X4 Stock Friendly
WHAT TO BRING - Drinks, Snacks and Dinner to have along the trail. Radios, binoculars, cameras, etc.
WHAT TO EXPECT - Easy drive with some moderate climbs. Stop at the summit to work simplex and grab a bite to eat. Head down to some sharp downhill switchbacks and then if we have time stop at the stone cabin at night... spooky!
Last time we met at 6 and got off the trail at midnite. So this time we should get off the trail around 10PM. From there a typical hour long drive home.
TALK IN - 147.200 Pinal peak ARA (This is linked to ORD.36 and MT Elden in Flagg as well.) and 147.520 Simplex
My cell 480-518-5727

Great Article About The History Of The Area Here




Attendees:
KC0NNT - Randy
KF7DZG - Josh (Co-Pilot)
KE7GRM - Mike
N7IYT - Richard
KF7FAJ - Tanya (Co-Pilot)
K7DCL - David

[KE7GRM]

Sign me up!!!!!!!

[N7IYT]

Sign me up. I think KF7FAJ will accompany me.

[K7DCL]

I will be there.

[K7VZ]

4pm? That's not a night run. I'm a maybe. Running BW to CK in the morning with another group. Thinking about doing both in 1 day.

[KE7TXQ]

Sign me up as well. I think I can get a pass to get out of the house.... :=)

[KE7SAJ]

too soon for me to make it...dont get outta work til 630p

[KE7TLS]

I am tenative with one rider

[AD5VG]

Sure, plan it for a night I have to work Oh well last time I tried that run my radiator went ffzzzzttt! so I think I'll pass for now. Have fun folks!

[admin]

@KE7SAJ Bummer, it would be great to see you again Brad.
@KE7TLS Hope you can make it!
@AD5VG Sorry Kev, maybe next time.

Sorry I was logged in as admin. KC0NNT

[N7IYT]

I work a day shift that day, so I may be a little late. If I am, I will catch up as soon as possible.

[KD7WCD]

I am planing on beeing there. It was a good time last year.

[K7VZ]

4pm? That's not a night run. I'm a maybe. Running BW to CK in the morning with another group. Thinking about doing both in 1 day.

I'm in for this late afternoon run. Haha. Night run? Skipping the CK trip.

[KF7AJT]

I've been wanting to do this run for quite a while. I would go, but I have other plans that can't be changed. Maybe next time.

[N7KYG]

Good evening Randy. I tried to send a message earlier, not sure it went through. I am going to try to make it, I live in the West Valley, so that will make it a journey. Look forward to meeting some of the other member.

N7KYG - Roger

[N7ELL]

Hi Guys,
I'd like to go too. Currently I'm planning for my two sons as riders (14 and 11).

N7ELL - James

[KC0NNT]

Awesome guys! Looks like we will have a good turn out!
My cell if anyone needs it 480- five 18- five 727

73

[KE7TXQ]

Ok... I'm out. Until I fix the vibes I'm getting it is staying in the garage. Have a good trip. I'll have to monitor simplex to see if I can hear you at the top.

[KF7IJB]

I'd gladly tag along if anyone has an open seat. Someone said that this trail was really tame, but I have a feeling that my 2008 Focus would be cursing at me.

[KC0NNT]

I'd gladly tag along if anyone has an open seat. Someone said that this trail was really tame, but I have a feeling that my 2008 Focus would be cursing at me.

I dont have a seat this time but next time i will hit you up first. I hope someone else has room for ya.