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Washington Rover Locations
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![]() Grid Square CN88This page - Lyman Hill - Middle Chuckanut - Mt Erie - Mt Anderson - Little Mtn - I-5 Smokey Point - Lake Stevens HS Potential VHF rover sites in WA's grid CN88.
Lyman Hill, CN88wo20
![]() ![]() ![]() Lyman Hill is a high point in the Northern State Recreation Area that is not too far north of Seattle. Some scouting is needed to figure out if it's open to public and identify a good operating spot. The peak was logged off in the 1970s and trees are likely to be a wee bit taller since then. Restrictions: Unknown Middle Chuckanut, CN88sp46
There is a nice parking area on a shelf with open propagation in all directions except north. Middle Chuckanut is in Larrabee State Park, between Frangrance Lake and Lost Lake. Mt Erie, CN88qk49
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mount Erie is the highest point on Fidalgo Island, at 1,273 feet. (See wikipedia.) Mount Baker is 43 miles to the northeast and can easily be seen from Mount Erie. On a clear day, Mount Rainier can be seen in the southeast, approximately 117 miles distant. Mount Erie is an Anacortes City Park and the summit is accessible via a single-lane, paved road from the base. The hilltop hosts three large towers with a number of commercial and Coast Guard VHF+ transmitters, and the parking lot is surrounded by trees. It might not be good for really weak signal or microwave work, but Barry had no interference on 144 MHz unless he pointed directly north at the towers. Driving directions: From I-5 take Exit 230 for WA-20 toward Anacortes
Restrictions: One-lane road has lots of large overhanging tree branches
Mt Anderson, CN88up90
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mountaintop location north of Sedro Wooley. Between Hwy 9 and I-5 Northwest of Lyman Hill. You can't drive all the way to the top but there are a couple good turnouts in the last half mile to park and operate. I like this wide area on a sweeping curve at CN88up90 at 3,007' altitude for its southern exposure, shown in last two images above. Driving directions: Access is via Old Hwy 99 1-1/2 miles south of Alger.
Restrictions: Little Mtn, CN88uj25
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This site is a public park at a scenic overlook on top of a small mountain. It is about ten minutes off I-5 on paved roads. The best exposure is to the south and southwest. It is an excellent location up through 432, but doesn't seem to do well on UHF. There is a sloping parking lot, and unfortunately there are some local power lines nearby. There are restrooms and an observation deck. N4SL and WB7FJG set up a portable station up through 432 in front of the observation deck during the June 2001 contest and reported excellent results. Driving directions: Northbound on I-5 take exit 225, south of Mt Vernon and just past a heavy crane display.
Restrictions: Park hours are 10 a.m. to dusk. This is a popular local attraction, so expect lots of traffic. I-5 Smokey Point, CN88ve70
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a rest stop on I-5 northbound north of Everett. It is on slightly high ground, and offers OK paths in all directions. Lynn N7CFO has used it for quick VHF and UHF operation with good success. A famous and historic Western Red Cedar stump is on display, as evidence of the giant trees which once forested the area. Over 20 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall, the tree is believed to have been more than 1,000 years old. It's large enough to drive a car through. Keep an eye on the sky. This is close to the Arlington Airport and you may see unusual experimental aircraft overhead. Driving directions: On northbound I-5 milepost 207, a mile past where the speed limit changes to 70, take exit into rest stop.
Restrictions: Signs are posted to limit your stay to 8 hours. Lake Stevens HS, CN88xa05
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lake Stevens High School is built on the top of a hill just north of a nice recreational lake. The large school parking area provides open view in all directions, especially south. Includes a porta-potty. For the first time I made contacts in Portland and other Oregon cities. |
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