I Googled it earlier today and saw that it referred to as the Hornet Spook light
in some references.

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72 WA0ITP
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On 08/08/2013 13:04, WA0ITP wrote:

With Brutus coming up, I'm reminded of the Spook Light near Nesho, Mo.
Has anyone seen it? Is it still there? Is it real?

I've always wanted to go down and see it, but never went down there. I don't know exactly where the road is to see it, but it's near Hornet.

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Tom Sevart N2UHC
St. Paul, KS

David Martin wrote:

A couple months ago I sent an email to this reflector without any positive results, so I'm repeating it.

If you ever had a desire to become a DX station for a few weeks, here is something you may be interested in. It won't be real rare DX, but not that common either.

I'm talking about Panama (HP).

I'd like to return there for about 3 weeks with opportunity to operate from the very temperate climate of the western Panamanian mountains, namely the Chiriqui Province and the Boquete area in particular (HP3). I have some things pretty well lined up, but not confirmed yet -- for instance a casita with a ham-friendly ex-Canadian landlord.

I am seeking one ham traveling companion, age is not important, but being a "nice guy" and a non-smoker is. The tentative dates (not cast in concrete yet) are Oct. 21 to Nov. 14. I've got a lot of details and information, so if you can get away for that period and share the expenses, please email me directly and let me know of your possible interest and give your phone number and best times to call. I'll respond with a website URL along with additional information, then phone you so you can ask additional questions. Please don't hesitate, as this offer/solicitation will go out to other groups within a few days if I don't find anyone in the 4sqrp group -- time is of essence especially for reservations and passport application (if you don't have one).

I am intending to operate QRP with 5 watts and also 100 watt power when needed. I'm not a DXer nor contester, so my own operating will be more at a leisurely pace for the fun of it. I plan to visit some places of interest while there on this 3 week trip -- such as highest point in Central America (11,000+ ft) where if conditions are right, one can see both the Pacific and Atlantic (Caribbean) from the same place (Maybe even operate there -- SOTA?). A trip to the beach on the Pacific coast is well within a days jaunt. Broadband internet, cell phones, main roadways good, ATMs, McDonald's and Pizza Hut, you can drink the water, etc. Very friendly people in general. No money exchange, they use US paper money. Spanish speaking not necessary, but it wouldn't hurt.

The "temperate climate" means a high of around 76-80 F in daytime and low of around 60 at night with moderately high humidity at around 4,000 ft. above sea level, about 40 miles from the Pacific Ocean and like Florida, typically rains in the afternoons during this season. A beautiful area where some $100+ per pound coffee is grown and quite a few U.S. ex-pats have settled there permanently.

Cheapest flights plus a new passport will run about $600 round trip with early reservations. If you already have a passport, you save $135.

My direct email address is donj at ae5k dot us

72/73
Don AE5K
http://ae5k.us

PS - If you are not interested but do know someone who may be (and he qualifies as one of those "nice guys" and non-smoker), please feel free to pass this on to him. I would be flying from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) via Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) to Panama City (PTY), and I plan to drive to DFW.

Thanks for tryng Wayne. I heard two stations from here but didn't hear you.

72, Phil, W0XI

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