[aprssig] Solar Eclipse and Yet Another APRS HF Road Test Coming!

[Stephen H Smith]

On 2/13/2024 11:39 AM, charlie at xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> I’ve got a question for you RE the eclipse.  I know I’m well in the totality 
> zone (I live just SW of Rochester in the town of North Chili) – I’m trying to 
> get a map of the EXACT centerline to just see HOW close I am.  NOT ONE of the 
> maps allows you to zoom in for exact centerline.  I know I have to be withing 
> oh, 5-10 miles or so, at worst.  Any idea where to get a map?  I’m just 
> hoping for clear skys
>

I've been totally amazed by the same thing - lack of detailed info.  Nothing 
from places like NASA, National Solar Observatory, etc that you would think 
would have the high-powered graphics to do this.

Here is the ONE dynamic map I've been able to find!

<https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse_cities/statemap.html>

This is based on a zoomable Google map - scroll in to get the usual Google Maps 
detail anywhere in the US.


> *From:* aprssig <aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org> *On Behalf Of *Stephen H 
> Smith via aprssig
> *Sent:* Monday, February 12, 2024 11:48 AM
> *To:* TAPR APRS Mailing List <aprssig at lists.tapr.org>
> *Subject:* [aprssig] Solar Eclipse and Yet Another APRS HF Road Test Coming!
>
> The next road trip and APRS test opportunity will be on April 8th.   I am 
> driving down to north-west Ohio for the total solar eclipse.  I will be 
> parked just off Ohio I-75 near Celina Ohio, right on the center of the line 
> of totality. Coords are 40.4964N / 84.1926W.
>
> I will be taking the radio trailer "Studio B" <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner> 
> <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner> ,   and will be experimenting with HF propagation 
> changes during the eclipse.  I will be beaconing AX.25 and VARA APRS on both 
> 30 and 60 meters, and monitoring signal levels on the AM broadcast band. 
> Possibly some SSTV livecam shots of the eclipse, if the upper HF bands (15 
> and 10 meters) are open -- 20 meters is just too much of a mess on SSTV.
>
> I intend to arrive on site about 12:00 Noon local (US EST / UTC -4) for 
> setup.  At this location, the eclipse starts at about 13:54 EST and will be 
> total by 15:09 EST.
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com
> Skype:        WA8LMF
> EchoLink:  Node #  14400  [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
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>
>
> APRS-over-VARA igates now operating on 30 & 60 meters
> <http://WA8LMF.net/map> <http://WA8LMF.net/map>
>
> *"Studio B" Ham Shack on Wheels
> <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner> <http://WA8LMF.net/Aliner>
> *
> -- APRS over VARA  --
> <http://wa8lmf.net/APRSoverVARA.> <http://wa8lmf.net/APRSoverVARA.>
>
> Flying Digipeater!
> <http://WA8LMF.net/FlyingDigi> <http://WA8LMF.net/FlyingDigi>
>

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