I am sure that many will have heard about the massive bushfires that have been occurring in Eastern Australia for the last few months. Many, perhaps hundreds, of commercial comms sites have been impacted by these fires.
I have just heard that a radio tech has just been given the contract to drive around all of these sites and audit them. So many will be SOTA summits.
Just imagine; a company 4WD, go to every site with keys to any locked gates on private and public land, all expenses covered and being paid to do it. Surely the ultimate SOTA trip?
Just one question, should he take a linked dipole or vertical with him?
Hmm, at least 3 helpers, Drive, Open Gates, Make cups of tea. etc, etc
Plus come with a complete sota station to insure an activation opportunity is never missed.
If you pick me I might even be able to find a microphone to go with said radio gear.
With all the offers of help, perhaps a 15 seater bus would be the answer?
One to open the gates.
One to shut the gates.
One to make the cups of tea/coffee.
One to supply the microphone.
One to supply the rig.
Two to quickly put up any antenna/s needed. (Make that four because we hams never agree.)
One to drive.
One to read the map. (Make that two. See above).
Two for IT computer logging.
Chief cook & bottle washer.
One to supervise.
I was told that it is a myth that Foster’s comes from Australia and all the Australians drink this beer and most Australians have never even heard of Fosters. Looks like you never knew this before Brian, so you learn something new everyday and now you have learnt this.
Good Point Andrew, So best add to the list;
A Large Helicopter, complete with Pilot, aircrew and ground crew, Fuel truck etc.
Also I note some one had left the CW operator off the list, so best add one of them.
With that many people, we will also need someone to look after the accommodation as well.