Updates on PEI Station setup
From Ken:
The remodeling of the two unfinished rooms and one finished room into a master suite is underway. I hope it will be done by August.
Antenna switching is now via an app in anticipation of remoting the station. I'll send you a writeup on using it before your trip.
I got a K4 and it is at the main operating position. There will be 2 by the time of your visit. It is a very sweet radio. I added a Geochon?Atlas 2 to the shack on a 43" monitor. -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Scroll down and he takes you through the use of the ArriveCAN app.
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[2022 PEI] Ev's Current Travel Plan
Ev's Travel Plan for PEI
Guys:
Here is my current plan for the PEI Trip. I'm booked on Alaska, now
I'll work on my arrangements for night on the road each way.
Thursday, August 11 at 11:30 PM PDT leave PDX via Alaska Air Flt 734
Friday, August 12 at 8:10 AM EDT Arrive Boston Logan Int'l Airport
Salem, MA for night (42 minutes, 17 miles)
Saturday, August 13, Travel from Salem MA to Permaquid ME
Permaquid ME for night (1 hr 20 min, 67 miles)
Enroute - PCR Covid Test for International Travel at Portsmouth, NH
Sunday, August 14, Travel from Permaquid ME to Calais ME
Calais ME for night (3 hr 43 min, 178 miles)
Monday, August 15, Travel from Calais ME to Moncton NB Canada
Moncton NB for night (2 hr 40 min, 165 miles)
Tuesday, August 16, Travel via Confederation Bridge Moncton NB to Bloomfield PE
PEI DX Lodge for 13 nights ( 2hr 24 min, 126 miles)
Wednesday, August 17 - Monday, August 29 - PEI DX Lodge
Monday, August 29, Travel from Bloomfield PE to Saint John NB Canada
Saint John NB for night (3 hr 26 min, 213 miles)
Tuesday, August 30, Travel from Saint John NB Canada to Bangor ME
Bangor ME for night (2 hr 56 min, 168 miles)
Wednesday, August 31, Travel from Bangor ME to Salisbury MA
Salisbury MA for 2 nights (3 hr 2 min, 198 miles)
Friday, September 2, Travel from Salisbury MA to JFK Presidential Library
Library area for night (54 min, 45 miles)
Saturday, September 3, Travel from JFK Presidential Library area to Logan Int'l Airport - BOS
Alaska Air, BOS to PDX Flt 30 (5:40 PM EDT - 8:56 PM PDT)
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[2022 PEI] March Meeting Schedule
Gentlemen
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Monday, March14, 2022 at 2200 UTC time
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Monday, March 14 for Ev and Joe (3:00 PM PDT) and Mac (5:00 PM CDT)
Tuesday, March 15 for Peter (11:00 AM NZT, Peter returns to Standard Time in April)
Joe and Mac are working on Field Equipment lists.? Ev is gathering a list of event options
while in PEI.? Peter is watching NZ requirements for return and travel options.
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Covid Status as of Sunday, February 6
154 new cases of COVID-19 and 500 recoveries:?
REMINDER:
Tomorrow, Monday, February 7 Meeting
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Monday, February 7 for Ev and Joe (2:00 PM) and Mac (4:00 PM)
Tuesday, February 8 for Peter (11:00 AM)
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Topic: 2022 PEI ADVENTUREJoin Zoom Meeting Meeting ID:? LINK TO ZOOM MEETINGOne tap mobile +13462487799,,85048096574# US (Houston) +16699009128,,85048096574# US (San Jose) Dial by your location ??????? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ??????? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) ??????? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ??????? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ??????? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) ??????? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 850 4809 6574 Find your local number:?
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Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
-- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Covid Status as of Sunday, February 6
154 new cases of COVID-19 and 500 recoveries:?
REMINDER:
Tomorrow, Monday, February 7 Meeting
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Monday, February 7 for Ev and Joe (2:00 PM) and Mac (4:00 PM)
Tuesday, February 8 for Peter (11:00 AM)
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Topic: 2022 PEI ADVENTUREJoin Zoom Meeting Meeting ID:? LINK TO ZOOM MEETINGOne tap mobile +13462487799,,85048096574# US (Houston) +16699009128,,85048096574# US (San Jose) Dial by your location ??????? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ??????? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) ??????? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ??????? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ??????? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) ??????? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 850 4809 6574 Find your local number:?
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-- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Re: [2022 PEI] February Meeting Monday REMINDER
REMINDER:
Tomorrow, Monday, February 7 Meeting
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Monday, February 7 for Ev and Joe (2:00 PM) and Mac (4:00 PM)
Tuesday, February 8 for Peter (11:00 AM)
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Topic: 2022 PEI ADVENTUREJoin Zoom Meeting Meeting ID:? LINK TO ZOOM MEETINGOne tap mobile +13462487799,,85048096574# US (Houston) +16699009128,,85048096574# US (San Jose) Dial by your location ??????? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ??????? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) ??????? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ??????? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ??????? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) ??????? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 850 4809 6574 Find your local number:?
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$1.00 US = $1.27 CAD as of Wednesday.
Regular fuel near Bloomfield Corner PEI is $1.49 CAD per liter (about $4.48 US per gallon).
On to PEI.
Ev W6ABM -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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New Zealand Will Welcome American Tourists By Julyby??on February 3, 2022 New Zealand has announced??and it includes welcoming American tourists without quarantine starting in July ¨C or earlier. The key takeaway for Americans is this, Non-citizens with visas will be able to also avoid [government quarantine] from April and in July non-citizens from visa-waiver countries such as Australia, the USA, and the UK will be allowed in.
The July date is even viewed as the latest this could occur, according to New Zealand¡¯s Prime Minister: ¡°I want to place strong emphasis on this being the latest we expect this to begin. There is a high likelihood of this date coming forward as we progress through the next stage of the pandemic.¡±
New Zealand¡¯s 5 stages of reopening are: - Fully vaccinated New Zealanders ¡°and other currently eligible travellers from Australia¡± can self-isolate in lieu of government quarantine starting 11.59pm February 27.
- On March 13 this opens up to ¡°other currently eligible travellers from the rest of the world¡± along with ¡°¡±an expanded border exception for critical workers, and certain skilled workers earning at least 1.5 times the median wage.¡±
- Starting April 12 they welcome up to 5000 students.
- In July (latest) self-isolation requirements end for most.
- And then all pandemic border restrictions cease in October
¡°Bayswater Marina Auckland New Zealand¡± by Bayswater marina, Creative Commons
In my view this upgrades the chances that??will hold. If New Zealand¡¯s Prime Minister can talk about re-opening publicly, then the politics of re-opening across the Tasman have a greater chance of working out as well. -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Starting Saturday, the United States will require anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to provide proof of vaccination against Covid when crossing the land borders or coming over by ferry. ¡°Starting on January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security will require that non-U.S. individuals entering the United States via land ports of entry or ferry terminals along our Northern and Southern borders be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be prepared to show related proof of vaccination,¡± said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in a press release.? ¡°These updated travel requirements reflect the Biden-Harris Administration¡¯s commitment to protecting public health while safely facilitating the cross-border trade and travel that is critical to our economy.¡± -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Response to Covid Questions - February Link
What are entry requirements to Canada and to Prince Edward Island?
You need to apply for a PEI Pass no matter hoe you arrive (car, ship, or air).
By air, you get off the plane in Charlottetown, line up for a rapid Covid test. You must get another one within 4 - 6 days. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free.
By car, you are checked at the Canadian border and again at Confederation Bridge.
At return to the US, you need a PCR test within 72 hours. Peter will have some requirements as well on return to New Zealand.
There is a mandatory 4 day quarantine for entering PEI, vaccinated or not. Quarantine would be served at the lodge. It is not expected to be in place in August unless a new variant causes it to continue. Time will tell.
How will the remodel impact the number of bedrooms/sleeping arrangements?
There will be one large queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom replacing a small bedroom, two "storage" rooms and no ensuite bathroom.
Are we losing a bedroom or two?
No, see above.
What are the protocols for groceries? Do we buy on first arrival before beginning our quarantine?
Don't know yet. Ken may be there next month, we'll know after he uses the house. If necessary, there is a contact that will purchase immediate need groceries. Those arriving by car can bring basics, if needed.
Our February Meeting Link
Monday, February 7 for Ev and Joe (2:00 PM) and Mac (4:00 PM)
Tuesday, February 8 for Peter (11:00 AM)
Topic: 2022 PEI ADVENTURE
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Everett W6ABM -----Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Brief designation for Prince Edward Island
Guys
Prince Edward Island had used the designation PEI for a long time in logging programs.? RAC has used PE for its purposes.? As of last April, the ARRL altered the recognized designation from PEI to PE.
Most logging programs have picked up the change.
There was a station active in the RTTY contest this weekend from PE.
Everett W6ABM -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Re: Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
Hi team, the situations are so fluid that I am not worrying too much just now. Come June and I will be looking carefully at how things are. Currently getting back into NZ after going anywhere seems to be the problem, No guarantees or even the ability to plan a return date. No omicron surges here yet. Had my third (booster) jab yesterday. Summer temperatures mid 20¡¯s to mid thirties C. ? Keep safe. ? ? Nga mihi ? Peter Moore ZL2HM ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Joe Kelly
Sent: Wednesday, 5 January 2022 5:47 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [2022-PEI-ADVENTURE] Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge? Team, I echo Mac's thoughts. Nancy and I will fly into PEI, so it seems like the covid protocol is established at least for now. If after testing we are required to be in lockdown for 4 days that seems to be a big bump in the road. A few bumps that I can think if, including Mac's are as follows: 1) can I rent a car and drive to the lodge? 2) is the 4 day lockdown at the appt, or are we allowed to drive to the Lodge? 3) as Mac noted how can we buy groceries during the 4 days? 4) what about the festivals, plays, activities that Ev has checked out for us? Will they be on and if so can we attend? 5) as Mac noted, what about bedrooms? Are we enjoying a remodeled bedroom or loosing one? Think of the ladies? 6) can we go on field ops after the 4 days? Mac and Ev have researched some interesting places like lighthouses, etc. 7) what about Peter's situation?? I know that none of us have a crystal ball to predict what the polices will be in August but we need to address the issues as best as we can. Asking Ken via email etc is a good start, but a zoom meeting is better. It's easier to pose and answer questions in a zoom compared to emails or texts. What are everybody's thoughts? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- Date: 1/4/22 8:01 AM (GMT-08:00) Subject: Re: [2022-PEI-ADVENTURE] Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge Everett, will you ask Ken how the remodel will impact the number of bedrooms/sleeping arrangements? Are we losing a bedroom or two? Also, what are the protocols for groceries? Do we buy on first arrival before beginning our ¡°quarantine¡±? Of course this all may (probably will) change again before August, but it also impacts my travel plans into Canada since we plan to spend extra time up there, probably before but possibly after our visit to the Lodge. ? On Jan 3, 2022, at 10:28 PM, Everett Curry <arsw6abm@...> wrote: ? From Ken; ¡°?I was in PEI in Oct/Nov for both Sweepstakes and both CQWW DX contests. As soon as you get off the plane in Charlottetown, you line up for a rapid Covid test. You then must get another one within 4 - 6 days. And you need a PCR test within 72 hours of returning to the US. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free. Right now PEI has a mandatory 4 day quarantine for everyone entering PEI, vaccinated or not. That was implemented after my trip. I am scheduled to go back in Feb/Mar for the ARRL DX contests. If they were tomorrow, at this point, I personally wouldn't go due the Omicron surge. I see how things look in 5 weeks before making a final decision. By the way, the ceiling started falling down in one of the rooms that wasn't previously remodeled. I am turning those two rooms and the one opposite the upstairs bathroom into a master suite with a new bathroom. It should be finished well before August. -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee
Assistant Section Manager/Oregon
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio?
Phone: (503) 522-7142
Email: ?w6abm@...
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Think about this:
My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.
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Re: Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
I am looking at the new quarantine requirement.? Ken may be able to help since he¡¯s planning to be there pre-spring.
I think we can answer all our questions except which Greek letter variant will be active in July/August.
More to follow.
Everett?
On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 08:46 Joe Kelly < joekelly@...> wrote: Team, I echo Mac's thoughts. Nancy and I will fly into PEI, so it seems like the covid protocol is established at least for now. If after testing we are required to be in lockdown for 4 days that seems to be a big bump in the road. A few bumps that I can think if, including Mac's are as follows: 1) can I rent a car and drive to the lodge? 2) is the 4 day lockdown at the appt, or are we allowed to drive to the Lodge? 3) as Mac noted how can we buy groceries during the 4 days? 4) what about the festivals, plays, activities that Ev has checked out for us? Will they be on and if so can we attend? 5) as Mac noted, what about bedrooms? Are we enjoying a remodeled bedroom or loosing one? Think of the ladies? 6) can we go on field ops after the 4 days? Mac and Ev have researched some interesting places like lighthouses, etc. 7) what about Peter's situation??
I know that none of us have a crystal ball to predict what the polices will be in August but we need to address the issues as best as we can. Asking Ken via email etc is a good start, but a zoom meeting is better. It's easier to pose and answer questions in a zoom compared to emails or texts.
What are everybody's thoughts?
Joe
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-------- Original message -------- Date: 1/4/22 8:01 AM (GMT-08:00) Subject: Re: [2022-PEI-ADVENTURE] Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
Everett, will you ask Ken how the remodel will impact the number of bedrooms/sleeping arrangements? Are we losing a bedroom or two?
Also, what are the protocols for groceries? Do we buy on first arrival before beginning our ¡°quarantine¡±?
Of course this all may (probably will) change again before August, but it also impacts my travel plans into Canada since we plan to spend extra time up there, probably before but possibly after our visit to the Lodge.
Mac On Jan 3, 2022, at 10:28 PM, Everett Curry < arsw6abm@...> wrote:
From Ken; ¡°?I was in PEI in Oct/Nov for both Sweepstakes and both CQWW DX contests. As soon as you get off the plane in Charlottetown, you line up for a rapid Covid test. You then must get another one within 4 - 6 days. And you need a PCR test within 72 hours of returning to the US. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free.
Right now PEI has a mandatory 4 day quarantine for everyone entering PEI, vaccinated or not. That was implemented after my trip.
I am scheduled to go back in Feb/Mar for the ARRL DX contests. If they were tomorrow, at this point, I personally wouldn't go due the Omicron surge. I see how things look in 5 weeks before making a final decision.
By the way, the ceiling started falling down in one of the rooms that wasn't previously remodeled. I am turning those two rooms and the one opposite the upstairs bathroom into a master suite with a new bathroom. It should be finished well before August.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT¡± -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
-- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Re: Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
Team, I echo Mac's thoughts. Nancy and I will fly into PEI, so it seems like the covid protocol is established at least for now. If after testing we are required to be in lockdown for 4 days that seems to be a big bump in the road. A few bumps that I can think if, including Mac's are as follows: 1) can I rent a car and drive to the lodge? 2) is the 4 day lockdown at the appt, or are we allowed to drive to the Lodge? 3) as Mac noted how can we buy groceries during the 4 days? 4) what about the festivals, plays, activities that Ev has checked out for us? Will they be on and if so can we attend? 5) as Mac noted, what about bedrooms? Are we enjoying a remodeled bedroom or loosing one? Think of the ladies? 6) can we go on field ops after the 4 days? Mac and Ev have researched some interesting places like lighthouses, etc. 7) what about Peter's situation??
I know that none of us have a crystal ball to predict what the polices will be in August but we need to address the issues as best as we can. Asking Ken via email etc is a good start, but a zoom meeting is better. It's easier to pose and answer questions in a zoom compared to emails or texts.
What are everybody's thoughts?
Joe
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-------- Original message -------- From: Barclay Thomas <wt4bt@...> Date: 1/4/22 8:01 AM (GMT-08:00) Subject: Re: [2022-PEI-ADVENTURE] Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
Everett, will you ask Ken how the remodel will impact the number of bedrooms/sleeping arrangements? Are we losing a bedroom or two?
Also, what are the protocols for groceries? Do we buy on first arrival before beginning our ¡°quarantine¡±?
Of course this all may (probably will) change again before August, but it also impacts my travel plans into Canada since we plan to spend extra time up there, probably before but possibly after our visit to the Lodge.
Mac On Jan 3, 2022, at 10:28 PM, Everett Curry < arsw6abm@...> wrote:
From Ken; ¡°?I was in PEI in Oct/Nov for both Sweepstakes and both CQWW DX contests. As soon as you get off the plane in Charlottetown, you line up for a rapid Covid test. You then must get another one within 4 - 6 days. And you need a PCR test within 72 hours of returning to the US. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free.
Right now PEI has a mandatory 4 day quarantine for everyone entering PEI, vaccinated or not. That was implemented after my trip.
I am scheduled to go back in Feb/Mar for the ARRL DX contests. If they were tomorrow, at this point, I personally wouldn't go due the Omicron surge. I see how things look in 5 weeks before making a final decision.
By the way, the ceiling started falling down in one of the rooms that wasn't previously remodeled. I am turning those two rooms and the one opposite the upstairs bathroom into a master suite with a new bathroom. It should be finished well before August.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT¡± -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Re: Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
Everett, will you ask Ken how the remodel will impact the number of bedrooms/sleeping arrangements? Are we losing a bedroom or two?
Also, what are the protocols for groceries? Do we buy on first arrival before beginning our ¡°quarantine¡±?
Of course this all may (probably will) change again before August, but it also impacts my travel plans into Canada since we plan to spend extra time up there, probably before but possibly after our visit to the Lodge.
Mac
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On Jan 3, 2022, at 10:28 PM, Everett Curry < arsw6abm@...> wrote:
From Ken; ¡°?I was in PEI in Oct/Nov for both Sweepstakes and both CQWW DX contests. As soon as you get off the plane in Charlottetown, you line up for a rapid Covid test. You then must get another one within 4 - 6 days. And you need a PCR test within 72 hours of returning to the US. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free.
Right now PEI has a mandatory 4 day quarantine for everyone entering PEI, vaccinated or not. That was implemented after my trip.
I am scheduled to go back in Feb/Mar for the ARRL DX contests. If they were tomorrow, at this point, I personally wouldn't go due the Omicron surge. I see how things look in 5 weeks before making a final decision.
By the way, the ceiling started falling down in one of the rooms that wasn't previously remodeled. I am turning those two rooms and the one opposite the upstairs bathroom into a master suite with a new bathroom. It should be finished well before August.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT¡± -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Re: Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
You and I think similarly. Looking for Omicron to peak and Dec¡as in places ahead of us.
Two of our team will be flying into Charlottetown. Two others will be driving, MAC from Tennessee¡me from Boston (after flight from PDX). Do you know how they are implementing the requirements for those driving in?
Stay healthy.
Everett W6ABM
From Ken;¡°?I was in PEI in Oct/Nov for both Sweepstakes and both CQWW DX contests. As soon as you get off the plane in Charlottetown, you line up for a rapid Covid test. You then must get another one within 4 - 6 days. And you need a PCR test within 72 hours of returning to the US. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free.
Right now PEI has a mandatory 4 day quarantine for everyone entering PEI, vaccinated or not. That was implemented after my trip.
I am scheduled to go back in Feb/Mar for the ARRL DX contests. If they were tomorrow, at this point, I personally wouldn't go due the Omicron surge. I see how things look in 5 weeks before making a final decision.
By the way, the ceiling started falling down in one of the rooms that wasn't previously remodeled. I am turning those two rooms and the one opposite the upstairs bathroom into a master suite with a new bathroom. It should be finished well before August.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT¡± --
Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
-- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Note from Ken RE: PEI DX Lodge
From Ken; ¡°?I was in PEI in Oct/Nov for both Sweepstakes and both CQWW DX contests. As soon as you get off the plane in Charlottetown, you line up for a rapid Covid test. You then must get another one within 4 - 6 days. And you need a PCR test within 72 hours of returning to the US. It is easy to get tests in PEI and they are free.
Right now PEI has a mandatory 4 day quarantine for everyone entering PEI, vaccinated or not. That was implemented after my trip.
I am scheduled to go back in Feb/Mar for the ARRL DX contests. If they were tomorrow, at this point, I personally wouldn't go due the Omicron surge. I see how things look in 5 weeks before making a final decision.
By the way, the ceiling started falling down in one of the rooms that wasn't previously remodeled. I am turning those two rooms and the one opposite the upstairs bathroom into a master suite with a new bathroom. It should be finished well before August.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT¡± -- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Happy New Year gentlemen.? Hope for a successful trip to PEI this year.
Everett W6ABM
On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 7:10 AM Joe Kelly < joekelly@...> wrote: Happy New Year to you and yours!
Joe
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-- Everett Curry W6ABM
Treasurer, SEA-PAC??2022 Committee Assistant Section Manager/Oregon ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio? Phone: (503) 522-7142 Email: ? w6abm@...__________________ Think about this: My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers.? ? ? ? ? ? -- Steve Wozniak
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Happy New Year to you and yours!
Joe
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Ev W6ABM McMinnville Oregon