Potential VHF rover sites in Oregon grid CN73.
Be careful. The Oregon coast is a series of state parks, overlooks and beaches. Have fun.
CN73 dimensions are 100.3 by 69.2 miles.
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The Oregon Dunes KOA
kampground is in the flat coastal area of the 40-mile Oregon Dunes area.
The kabins are an excellent setup for VHF operation with power, lights,
picnic table, fire pit and you can park alongside the kabin itself.
This spot should have good propagation in all directions. However, we didn't
make very many contacts in the January 2014 contest. I suspect it was just
a slow time of activity.
Restrictions: Observe all KOA guidelines including quiet times.
Popular destination resort for all-terrain vehicles is open year-round. Plan ahead for reservations.
Where Highway 101 climbs over a ridge before descending to Reedsport
there's a turnoff and wide spot with excellent altitude and enough space
to setup a good antenna.
Restrictions: Public road, leave room for traffic.
2004-01: There are two operating locations on CN73/CN83 grid line. - Lynn N7CFO
2014-01: Good roads but heavily forested. - Barry K7BWH
Driving directions:
South on Hwy 101 going out of Florence.
Turn left on to Canary Rd. (about 2.3 miles from the bridge)
Follow Canary Rd for about 4 miles.
Take left fork on to Maple Rd.
This is marked on maps as FR-953, but the actual sign says Maple Rd.
About 3.5 miles from turning on to Maple Rd is the first operating
location, right on the edge of CN73/CN83 border. Elevation is about 850ft.
If you go another 1/2 mile down the road you hit the second spot, which
is in CN83. The reason for going farther into CN83 is because you gain
about 150 feet of elevation and get to spot with a clear shot to the
North. The GPS coordinates of this spot are 43.95548 N, 123.98324 West.