Summits on the Air – ARM for USA PA/MD/DE (W3)

Summits on the Air U.S.A. W3

Association Reference Manual (ARM)

Document Reference S41.1 Issue number 1.1 Date of issue 01-Apr-2021 Participation start-date 01-NOV-2010

Authorized Date 01-Apr-2021 on behalf of SOTA Management Team Association Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR ([email protected]) Assistant Association Manager Mark Schreiner, NK8Q ([email protected]) Summits-on-the-Air an original concept by G3WGV and developed with G3CWI

Notice: “Summits on the Air” SOTA and the SOTA logo are trademarks of the Program. This document is copyright of the Program. Some of the sourced in this document herein is from John D. Kirk (http://listsofjohn.com) and is used with his permission. All other trademarks and copyrights referenced herein are acknowledged.

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Table of Contents Change Control ...... 3 1.0 Association Reference Data ...... 4 1.1 SOTA Program Derivation...... 5 1.2 Disclaimer 5 1.3 General Information ...... 5 1.4 Final Access, Activation Zone Explained ...... 6 1.5 Rights of Way and Access Issues ...... 6 1.6 Maps and Navigation ...... 7 1.7 Safety Considerations ...... 7 1.8 Navigation and Weather ...... 7 1.9 Environmental Considerations ...... 8 1.10 Foreign Amateurs (from the ARRL.org Website) ...... 8 1.11 Association Awards...... 8 1.12 Process to Maintain Summit Lists ...... 9 1.13 Reference Information...... 10 Appendix A Summit Reference Data ...... A1

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Change Control

Date Version Details 01-Jan-13 1.0 First formal issue of this document. Bill Gerth, W4RK, AM

01-Apr-21 1.1 Change of AM

Change AZ height to 82ft, change of prominence from 500’ to 492’

Mark Schreiner, NK8Q appointed new Assistant AM

Eliminated Association sponsored Awards

Log/Lats corrected per Mo/Yr “ListsofJohn”

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1.0 Association Reference Data

Association USA (W3) Commencement date 01 Jan 2010 Regions (3) W3 – Regions, : Qty. of Summits Erie (ER-xxx) Dutch (PD-xxx) Philadelphia (PH-xxx) Pocono (PO-xxx) Pittsburgh (PT-xxx) Pennsylvania Wilds (PW-xxx) Susquehanna Valley (SV-xxx) W3 – Region Maryland: Capital (CR-xxx) Central (CT-xxx) Eastern Shore (ES-xxx) Southern (SO-xxx) Western (WE-xxx) W3- Region: Delaware: No Peaks Qualifying Total Summits: xxx

Association parameters See General Rules for parameter definitions Summit operation criteria Operation must be within 25m (82ft) vertically of the summit within the “Activation Zone”. Band 1, score 1 point <1500ft Band 2, score 2 points ≥ 1500ft, < 1,700ft ASL Band 3, score 4 points ≥ 1,700ft, < 2000ft ASL Band 4, score 6 points ≥ 2000ft, < 2500ft ASL Band 5, score 8 points ≥ 2500ft, < 3000ft ASL Band 6, score 10 points ≥ 3000ft ASL

Seasonal bonus 3 Points for activations Bonus rationale Winter period with highest probability of localized unpredictable weather and low temperatures. Min. height for bonus >=1,500ft. ASL Bonus period dates 1 December to 15 March inclusive. Association sponsored awards None yet offered. Association Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR Assistant Association Manager Mark Schreiner, NK8Q

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1.1 SOTA Program Derivation

W3 SOTA Program is an extension of similar programs already active in other countries. Summit qualification for inclusion in the SOTA Program is based on the relative height of summits compared to their surroundings, and the W3 Association defines a minimum of 492 feet of vertical rise from the surrounding saddle in order to qualify. This vertical separation from surrounding terrain is the basis of the definition of geographic [topographic] prominence, which Wikipedia has an excellent description of here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prominence.

Participants in the W3 SOTA program must meet the qualifications stated in the SOTA General Rules and must participate in accordance with these rules. In cases where information in this reference is in conflict with the General Rules, the General Rules shall take precedence. Full text of the SOTA General Rules can be found at https://www.sota.org.uk/Joining-In/General-Rules

1.2 Disclaimer

Hiking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities in W3 with its extreme weather and in some cases elevation. The SOTA Management Team, the W3-PA/MD/DE Association and their officers do not accept responsibility for any death or injury resulting from participation in SOTA.

The inclusion of a summit in this Reference Manual does not indicate that it is safe, legal or even possible to climb to the summit. The Summit Reference data is not guaranteed to be accurate and sole reliance should not be placed upon it.

Any activator must be sure to check applicable local, state, and federal laws to be sure that a hike or climb up to any of the summits listed in this manual is legal and safe. Some summits may reside in private lands and all activators must respect private property rights. Other summits are located on restricted government owned land (e.g. military bases, gunnery ranges and bombing ranges) where trespass is not only illegal but could result in death. Under no circumstances should a summit be activated without the requisite permissions.

Proper training, experience and personal capability assessment is required. Do not become a statistic.

1.3 General Information

W3 SOTA Program includes those summits within the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC issues amateur radio licenses with the prefix W3 by default for all PA/MD/DE applicants. All participants (Activators and Chasers) in the SOTA Program must be currently licensed by the FCC. The US amateur call region of W3 encompasses three US states: Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.

If the reader finds a summit which he believes to meet the qualifications of the SOTA program, or if a mistake is found in the summit data, please contact the Association/Region Manager.

If an activator wishes to see a particular summit included in the W3 Association, please provide the Association Manager the following information: 1. Name of summit as named on the USGS Geonames database. 2. The Latitude and Longitude of summit. 3. The elevation of the summit above sea level. Page 5

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4. The summit’s prominence value along with a citation of the source of this data.

The Association Manager will check whether the summit meets the qualification criteria and, if it does, will forward this information to the SOTA Management Team for inclusion in the database. The decisions of the Association Manager and the Management Team are final regarding the interpretation of the criteria and the inclusion or exclusion of a summit. Summits cannot be counted for points in the SOTA program until a reference number has been issued in the SOTA Summits database

1.4 Final Access, Activation Zone Explained

The SOTA general rules state that radio operations must take place within a summit’s Activation Zone, which, in the case of the W3 association, is an area within 82 vertical feet of the actual summit point. The Activation Zone is a single, “unbroken” area which can be visualized by drawing a closed shape on a map, following a contour line 82 feet below the summit point. Another way to describe the activation zone is any place that has a route to the summit point that does not dip below 82 feet of the summit point. The operating position must be within this zone, but antennas may extend well beyond.

The SOTA General Rules also state that the method of final access to the Summit must be non- motorized. The General Rules do not specify the distance, either vertical or route, that this final access must cover. Operation from, or with equipment attached to, a vehicle is never permitted during a SOTA activation.

Activators should feel free to contact the Association Manager should further clarification be deemed necessary, or if any doubt exists in an activator’s mind as to whether the Activation will be valid for SOTA.

1.5 Rights of Way and Access Issues

Many W3 SOTA summits are located on public land. Federal, State, and Local Governments administer public lands and may put limitations on their use. Do not assume that all public lands, and the roads and trails upon them, are available to public access. If the Summit you wish to visit is on public land, find out which agency administers the land, such as a particular National Forest or Park, and contact that agency’s information office. Any activator must be sure to check applicable local, state and federal laws to be sure that a hike or climb up to any of the summits listed in this manual is legal and safe. Some summits may reside in private hands and all activators must respect private property rights. Other summits are located on restricted government owned land (e.g. military bases) where trespass is not only illegal but could literally result in one’s death. Under no circumstances should a summit be activated without the requisite permissions.

As a particular caution to European hikers, please note that “everyman’s right” or “freedom to roam” does not exist in the U.S.A. Permission to cross private lands must be expressly granted and cannot be assumed.

In PA, be aware that: a. Landowners who post their properties now have the option of using purple paint rather than signs to alert others that lands are private, and trespassing isn’t permitted. Under the law, a person is considered a “defiant trespasser” – which carries enhanced penalties – if he or she enters or remains in any place where notice against trespassing is given by actual communication, lawful posting or fencing.

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Activators are strongly requested to post comments regarding access, trails and other information about a summit on the http://www.sotawatch.org/ web site for the benefit of other activators. Navigate to the summit record in the SOTA database and use the add “New Article” link.

1.6 Maps and Navigation

A GPS receiver is not a substitute for maps of sufficient resolution, and a compass, as well as the ability to use them. A GPS device should be carried only as a secondary source of navigation information.

US Geological Survey (USGS) maps are considered the standard for backcountry travel. USGS topographic maps accurately represent the natural and manmade features of the land to stringent National Map Accuracy Standards.

USGS maps of the 7½ Minute Series (covering 7½ x 7½ minutes of geographic arc) show most maintained trails and contour intervals of 40 ft. at a scale of 1:24,000. Carrying these maps as a primary or backup source of navigation information is strongly recommended even if you are familiar with the terrain.

USGS maps of the 30 x 60 minute Series, with a scale of 1:100,000 are commonly referred to as ‘land use Maps” and are useful in determining what lands are publicly and privately owned, and which government agency is responsible for managing a particular publicly owned area.

1.7 Safety Considerations

The majority of W3 SOTA summits are relatively accessible by experienced mountain hikers. However, mountaineering and backcountry hiking are inherently risky endeavors. While the risks you assume by participating in SOTA activities can never be dismissed, they can be greatly minimized through knowledge, preparation and experience. REI and the Sierra Club offer a number of outdoor hiking, map navigation, and emergency survival courses.

1.8 Navigation and Weather

W3 climate includes well-defined seasons of summer, fall, winter, and spring. Spring is a transitional season in W3 There is a high probability of severe weather, Spring snow and ice storms are a possibility. W3 summers can be extremely hot and humid but with some periods of more pleasant conditions. Fall in W3 is generally pleasant with warm days and cool or chilly nights and low to moderate precipitation. Winter in W3 can present many challenges with low temperatures and subzero wind chill factors due to high winds. Snow and ice are common, even in heavy amounts at times.

Mountain roads are often unstable and subject to temporary closure. The condition of access roads should be confirmed by contacting the managing agency.

Current conditions and local hazardous weather warnings should be monitored on NOAA Weather Radio, "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NWR requires a special radio receiver or

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162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550

and https://www.weather.gov/

1.9 Environmental Considerations

FOLLOW ALL POSTED FIRE RESTRICTIONS OR YOU MAY END UP IN PRISON. This is not an exaggeration.

Public lands are subject to temporary use restrictions and area closures for reasons including burn area restoration, use impact recovery, threatened species habitat preservation and wildfire risk. Such changes to access are always advertised and well posted. Check with the administering agencies and never violate these restrictions. 1.10 Foreign Amateurs (from the ARRL.org Website)

Foreign Amateurs who wish to operate in the US may do so if the country of which they are a citizen and amateur licensee has entered into a bilateral or multilateral reciprocal operating agreement with the US. Such agreements can include a reciprocal licensing agreement, CEPT license, or IARP permit. No additional permit is required -- simply bring your original license, issued by your home country when you visit the US; and be sure to identify your station while operating by the US call district identifier e.g., W3/G1ABC

For full details of operating in the USA with a foreign license, please see the ARRL website at http://www.arrl.org/foreign-licenses-operating-in-u-s The ARRL is America’s, and perhaps the world’s largest ham radio club and is an invaluable resource of operating information for foreign and domestic ham radio operators. In general, the FCC welcomes foreign amateurs and receiving operating permission should be reasonably easy. In the USA FCC regulations should be strictly adhered to.

Band-plan information can be found here: http://www.arrl.org/band-plan and frequency allocation charts and formation can be found here: http://www.arrl.org/graphical-frequency-allocations

Finally, foreign hams should be sure to read and understand ARM section 1.5 Rights of Way and Access Issues.

If no agreement exists, it is possible for foreign citizens to take the U.S. ham radio exam to receive their FCC issued license. Any individual can take the exam except agents of foreign governments. Dates and locations of license exams can be found here: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio- license-exam-session. Please note, it will take at least two weeks for a newly licensed ham to receive his license and operating privileges, and it is advisable that a foreign ham allow much more time. Also remember that in the U.S. a ham must carry his license on his person whenever he is operating ham radio gear, his license cannot be left at home or in his hotel. 1.11 Association Awards

The W3 Association does not sponsor any awards.

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1.12 Process to Maintain Summit Lists

If an error is found in the summit data (a typographical error, incorrect data or if it is found that a listed summit does not qualify) or if one wishes to petition for the addition of a new summit, contact the Association Manager.

Please provide the Association Manager with the following information: 1. Name of summit, as named in the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) if a USGS Geonames record exists, or another reference. 2. The latitude and longitude of the summit. 3. The elevation of the summit above sea level. 4. The summit’s prominence value, along with a citation of the source of this data (two different sources are preferred). 5. Your e-mail address.

The Association Manager will review the information and take appropriate action. The decisions of the Association Manager and the Management Team are final regarding the interpretation of the criteria and the inclusion or exclusion of a summit. Summits cannot be counted for points in the SOTA program until a reference number has been issued in the SOTA Summits database.

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1.13 Reference Information

Pennsylvania State Game Land Maps, showing access, parking, gates, etc.: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/Pages/State-Game-Lands-Maps.aspx

Note: Certain gates are open seasonally (i.e. During the Big Game hunting season in the fall from about mid-October through mid-January) allowing easier access to parking areas closer to the Activation Zones that are located in State Game Lands.

Caution: Be aware of hunting seasons and dress appropriately to be seen and not a statistic. Current requirement is 100 to 250 square inches minimum depending on season, visible 360 degrees of florescent orange.

Figure 1, PA State Forest Regions

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Table 1, PA State Forest Offices ... (https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Pages/default.aspx): State Forest Counties Area, acres (ha) District Office Name Phone # & Location (570)922-3344 Bald Eagle1 Centre, Clinton, Mifflin, Union, & Snyder 193,424 (78,280) Millmont (717)485-3148 Buchanan1 Bedford, Franklin, & Fulton 75,000 (30,350) McConnellsbur g (814)226-1901

Clear Creek Forest, Jefferson, & Venango 13,266 (5,369) Clarion

(814)723-0262

Cornplanter Crawford, Forest, & Warren 1,256 (508) North Warren

(570)895-4000

Delaware Pike & Monroe 83,519 (33,799) Swiftwater

(814)486-3353

Elk Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean, & Potter 200,000 (80,940) Emporium

over 50,000 (724)238-1200 Forbes1 Fayette, Somerset, & Westmoreland (20,230) Laughlintown

(814)472-1862

Gallitzin Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, & Somerset 15,336 (6,206) Ebensburg

(570)946-4049 Loyalsock1 Bradford, Lycoming, & Sullivan 114,552 (46,360) Dushore

over 85,000 (717)352-2211 Michaux1 Adams, Cumberland, & Franklin (34,400) Fayetteville

(814)765-0821 Moshannon1 Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, & Elk 190,031 (76,903) Penfield

(570)945-7133

Pinchot Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, & Wyoming 44,743 (18,107) North Abington

(814)643-2340 Rothrock1 Centre, Huntingdon, & Mifflin 215,500 (87,210) Huntingdon

280,000 (570)923-6011

Sproul Cameron, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, & Potter (113,310) Renovo

Susquehannoc 265,000 (814)274-3600 Clinton, McKean, & Potter

k (107,242) Coudersport

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(570)753-5409 Tiadaghton1 Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, & Union 215,500 (87,210) Waterville

(570)724-2868 Tioga1 Bradford, Lycoming, & Tioga 160,000 (64,750) Wellsboro

Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Miffl (717)536-3191

Tuscarora 91,165 (36,893) in, & Perry Blain

Carbon, Columbia, Dauphin, Northumberland, (570)875-6450

Weiser 17,961 (7,269) & Schuylkill Aristes

(610)582-9660

William Penn Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, & Lancaster 812 (329) Elverson

1Purple Lizard Maps coverage for some or all of this region. https://www.purplelizard.com/

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Maryland State Game Land Maps, showing access, parking, trails, etc.: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/publiclands/allbyregion.aspx

Figure 2, Maryland State Forests Map

Table 2, Maryland State Forest Office Information State Forest Name Region, Counties Area, acres (ha) District Office Phone #, Location (301)334-2038

Potomac-Garrett Western, Garrett 19,000 (7689) Oakland

(301)478-3124

Green Ridge Western, Allegany 49,000 (19,830) Flintstone

(301)895-5759

Savage River Western, Garrett 55,185 (22,333) Grantsville

(410)287-5675

Elk Neck Central, Cecil 3571 (1445) North East

(410)836-4551

Stoney Demonstration Central, Harford 318 (129) Bel Air

(301)888-1410 Southern, Charles & Prince

Cedarville 3800 (1538) (301)888-2165 George’s Brandywine

(301)934-2543

Doncaster Demonstration Southern, Charles 1450 (587) La Plata

(301)880-2745

St. Indigoes Southern, St. Mary’s 938 (380) Leonardtown

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(301)880-2745

Salem Southern, St. Mary’s 902 (365) Leonardtown

Eastern, Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, (410)632-3732

Chesapeake 75,376 (30,504) Talbot, Wicomico & Snow Hill Worcester

Eastern, Somerset, (410)632-3732

Pocomoke 18,000 (7284) Wicomico & Worcester Snow Hill

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Appendix A - Summit Reference Data

A1 Region Reference Capital Region

Association W3 Region Capital Region CR Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A1.1 Regional notes The summits of the Capital Region of Maryland include Fredrick County, Montgomery County and Prince George's County. Please note that Prince George's County has no summits.

A1.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/CR-001 Piney Mtn 524 1720 -77.4240 39.6621 01/01/2010 4 W3/CR-002 College Mtn 518 1699 -77.3966 39.6833 01/01/2010 2 W3/CR-003 Sugerloaf Mtn 391 1282 -77.3932 39.2624 01/01/2010 1

A2 Region Reference Erie

Association W3 Region Erie ER Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A2.1 Regional notes The summits of the Erie Region (ER) include the four counties of Erie County, Crawford County, Mercer County and Venango County. Mercer County has a total area of 683 square miles (1,768 km²), of which, 672 square miles (1,740 km²) of it is land and 11 s

A2.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/ER-001 Hendersonville Hill 497 1629 -80.0492 41.3119 01/01/2010 2

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A3 Region Reference Pennsylvania Dutch

Association W3 Region Pennsylvania Dutch PD Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A3.1 Regional notes The summits of the PA Dutch Region (PD) include the eight counties of: Adams County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Franklin County, Lancaster County, Lebanon County, Perry County and York County.

A3.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PD-001 Big Mountain 749 2456 -77.9372 39.9493 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-002 Clark Knob 711 2333 -77.7478 40.0498 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-003 Rising Mtn South 700 2298 -77.6700 40.2103 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-004 Sherman Mtn South 693 2274 -77.5990 40.1879 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-005 Horse Knob East 672 2205 -77.7226 40.1124 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-006 Methodist Hill North 640 2100 -77.4660 39.9745 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-007 Snowy Mountain 636 2086 -77.4948 39.8344 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-008 Cross Mountain 628 2062 -77.9914 39.7284 01/01/2010 6 W3/PD-009 Big Round Top West 603 1979 -77.6924 40.2716 01/01/2010 4 W3/PD-010 Colonel Denning S.P. Mtn 602 1976 -77.3556 40.3117 01/01/2010 4 W3/PD-011 Kasies Knob 538 1765 -77.9157 39.7359 01/01/2010 4 W3/PD-012 Bethel Hill West 537 1762 -76.7706 40.5113 01/01/2010 4 W3/PD-013 Long Mountain 481 1578 -77.1178 40.0884 01/01/2010 2 W3/PD-014 Raven Rock Mtn 463 1518 -77.4198 39.7341 01/01/2010 2 W3/PD-015 Berry Mttn West 449 1474 -77.1184 40.5048 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-016 Second Mtn 437 1433 -76.5816 40.4888 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-017 Cove Mountain 419 1374 -77.0897 40.3524 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-018 Eagles Peak South 417 1368 -76.1952 40.3248 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-019 Nells Hill 406 1332 -76.9571 40.1051 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-020 Yahmer Hill North 404 1326 -76.9163 40.5942 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-021 Third Mtn South 401 1314 -76.8695 40.3452 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-022 Hooflander Mtn South 400 1312 -76.7198 40.6485 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-023 Ammo Rd Hill 394 1293 -76.6359 40.4267 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-024 Wolf Rock Hill 393 1288 -77.2442 40.3775 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-025 Rabbit Slide Rd Hill 387 1270 -77.2868 40.4793 01/01/2010 1

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Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PD-026 Mt Sophia 386 1266 -77.1541 40.5662 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-027 Stouffer Lake Hill 383 1255 -76.5478 40.4675 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-028 High Rock South 373 1224 -76.9476 39.8579 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-029 Eagle Rock West 358 1174 -76.3728 40.2411 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-030 McKee Hill 354 1163 -77.3694 39.7559 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-031 Beecher Hill West 343 1126 -76.9235 39.7125 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-032 Half Falls Mtn. 340 1117 -77.0066 40.4813 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-033 Welsh Mtn West 335 1098 -76.0024 40.0903 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-034 Straight Hill East 333 1091 -76.8446 40.0561 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-035 Chimney Rock North 323 1060 -76.6185 40.0349 01/01/2010 1 W3/PD-036 Wickersham Hill North 320 1051 -76.8635 40.1750 01/01/2010 1

A4 Region Reference Philadelphia

Association W3 Region Philadelphia PH Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A4.1 Regional notes The summits of the Philadelphia Region (PH) include the six counties of Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County and Northampton County. Berks and Northhampton Counties are the only counties in the PH Region that have summits.

A4.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PH-001 Camp Blue Mtn South 515 1689 -76.2607 40.5167 01/01/2010 2 W3/PH-002 Dan's Pulpit East 503 1649 -75.9288 40.6634 01/01/2010 2 W3/PH-003 Topton Mtn North 382 1252 -75.6839 40.4775 01/01/2010 1 W3/PH-004 Bunker Hill 309 1015 -75.2552 40.6266 01/01/2010 1

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A5 Region Reference Pocono

Association W3 Region Pocono PO Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A5.1 Regional notes The summits of the Pocono Region (PO) include the nine counties of Bradford County, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Monroe County, Pike County, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Wayne County and Wyoming County

A5.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PO-001 North Knob 819 2688 -75.5609 41.7151 01/01/2010 8 W3/PO-002 Mt Ararat 807 2648 -75.4564 41.7912 01/01/2010 8 W3/PO-003 Roundtop Mtn West 790 2593 -76.5544 41.3195 01/01/2010 8 W3/PO-004 East Mtn 723 2371 -75.5782 41.7494 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-005 Tyler Mtn 718 2355 -76.2610 41.5479 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-006 Robwood Mtn 715 2346 -76.4107 41.6531 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-007 Pinnacle Rock North 696 2283 -75.7517 41.4284 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-008 Mt Pisgah 692 2270 -76.7161 41.8102 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-009 Big Pine Hill 691 2267 -75.6358 41.2355 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-010 Miller Mtn 672 2205 -75.9520 41.4891 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-011 Mud Lake Mtn 666 2186 -76.6778 41.3740 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-012 Round Top Mtn 662 2171 -76.2171 41.5355 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-013 Griffin Reservoir Mtn 628 2062 -75.6305 41.4920 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-014 Brier Mtn 619 2030 -76.0089 41.4519 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-015 Big Hickory Mtn 612 2009 -75.2346 41.7617 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-016 Bear Mtn 611 2006 -76.6753 41.4892 01/01/2010 6 W3/PO-017 Silver Lake Mtn 598 1962 -75.9559 41.9252 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-018 Douglass Hill 596 1956 -76.1564 41.5504 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-019 Osterhout Mtn 589 1932 -75.8987 41.5364 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-020 Oak Hill 588 1929 -76.7675 41.8203 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-021 Cork Hill West 575 1888 -76.1799 41.9713 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-022 Thorn Hill 553 1814 -75.6302 41.6475 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-023 Broad Mtn 549 1801 -75.8296 40.8956 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-024 Smokey Mtn North 544 1784 -75.6365 41.9707 01/01/2010 4 W3/PO-025 Nazareth Reservoir Mtn 515 1690 -75.2604 40.8859 01/01/2010 2

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Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PO-026 Orange Hill North 514 1686 -76.4331 41.9717 01/01/2010 2 W3/PO-027 Jayne Pond Mtn 506 1660 -76.0059 41.5203 01/01/2010 2 W3/PO-028 Moon Lake Mtn 497 1632 -76.0136 41.2392 01/01/2010 2 W3/PO-029 Smiths Gap Mtn 489 1604 -75.4467 40.8189 01/01/2010 2 W3/PO-030 Shickshinny Mtn South 471 1545 -76.1521 41.1665 01/01/2010 2 W3/PO-031 Chicola Lake Hill 381 1250 -75.3631 40.8616 01/01/2010 1 W3/PO-032 Shanwnee Mtn 349 1145 -75.0728 41.0340 01/01/2010 1

A6 Region Reference Pittsburgh

Association W3 Region Pittsburgh PT Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A6.1 Regional notes The Pittsburgh Region (PT) contains eleven counties. Pittsburgh, the state's second largest city, ( and, by law, the only "burg" in PA allowed to end its spelling with the letter 'H'), can be found in Allegheny County.

A6.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PT-001 Mt Davis 978 3209 -79.1767 39.7860 01/01/2010 10 W3/PT-002 High Point Lake Mtn 920 3020 -79.2470 39.7628 01/01/2010 10 W3/PT-003 Seven Springs 909 2983 -79.3103 40.0234 01/01/2010 8 W3/PT-004 Sugerloaf Knob East 893 2930 -79.4346 39.8323 01/01/2010 8 W3/PT-005 Cover Hill 862 2829 -79.0086 39.9494 01/01/2010 8 W3/PT-006 Devies Mtn North 845 2773 -79.7147 39.7612 01/01/2010 8 W3/PT-007 Bear Cave Lookout 798 2619 -79.2261 40.3466 01/01/2010 8 W3/PT-008 Polecat Hollow Mtn 713 2338 -79.5039 40.0343 01/01/2010 6 W3/PT-009 Pine Ridge Mtn 657 2154 -79.1659 40.4220 01/01/2010 6

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A7 Region Reference Pennsylvania Wilds

Association W3 Region Pennsylvania Wilds PW Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A7.1 Regional notes The PA Wilds Region (PW) has thirteen counties. Unsurpassed natural beauty, charming towns awash in history, and the biggest elk herd in the Northeast: that's the Pennsylvania Wilds. Imagine more than two million acres of public lands set aside for your enjoyment!

A7.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PW-001 White Knob South 789 2587 -77.7028 41.9055 01/01/2010 8 W3/PW-002 Mitchletree Hollow Mtn 747 2450 -78.1945 41.6825 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-003 Armenia Mtn 746 2449 -76.9251 41.7614 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-004 Bald Knob East 737 2419 -77.7548 40.7517 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-005 Devils Elbow Mtn 728 2388 -76.8103 41.5646 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-006 Dubeck Mtn 725 2380 -78.5518 41.0837 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-007 Boone Mtn 724 2376 -78.6445 41.2475 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-008 Jews Run Mtn 722 2370 -77.8341 41.2101 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-009 Sinhemohoning Mtn 721 2366 -78.1085 41.4291 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-010 Winehead Mtn 720 2362 -77.4682 40.9619 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-011 Bear Wallow Mtn 719 2360 -77.4608 41.8300 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-012 Tower Hill 715 2346 -77.0108 41.9097 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-013 Riansares Mtn 708 2323 -77.3811 41.0514 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-014 Laurel Hill 707 2319 -77.0817 41.5158 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-015 Mount Tom 703 2305 -77.4070 41.7449 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-016 Centre Hall Mtn 699 2294 -77.6966 40.8587 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-017 Bald Hill South 698 2290 -77.1565 41.8476 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-018 Maple Hill West 691 2266 -77.2191 41.6910 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-019 Bear Hollow Mtn 689 2259 -77.1581 41.4741 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-020 McGees Mill Mtn 682 2236 -78.7595 40.9501 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-021 Akeley Swamp Mtn 680 2232 -79.0300 41.9878 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-022 East Hill 678 2225 -77.3389 41.6501 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-023 Sweet Hollow Mtn 678 2224 -77.2449 41.8390 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-024 Sharpback mtn South 678 2224 -77.2676 40.9309 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-025 Drake Hollow mtn 676 2217 -78.4288 41.9998 01/01/2010 6

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Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PW-026 Sugar Hill 674 2210 -77.1784 41.5053 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-027 Little Pine Mtn 672 2204 -77.2961 41.3823 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-028 Knoxville Mtn 671 2202 -77.4221 41.9874 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-029 Woodward Mtn South 671 2202 -77.3543 40.8813 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-030 Sand Spring Mtn 668 2193 -77.2125 41.0847 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-031 Newton Mtn 665 2183 -78.3270 40.9337 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-032 Sawmill Hollow Mtn 665 2181 -77.2151 41.4665 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-033 Beulahland Mtn 663 2175 -77.4735 41.4701 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-034 Rose Valley Mtn 663 2174 -77.0060 41.4138 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-035 Big Hill 659 2161 -77.0950 41.8591 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-036 Mason Hill South 658 2158 -78.1644 41.3506 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-037 Ganderstep Knob 657 2157 -77.8893 40.9724 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-038 Vineyard Point West 657 2157 -78.8479 41.3056 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-039 Sugar Camp Mtn 653 2143 -77.0358 41.4383 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-040 Whispering Pines Mtn 652 2140 -77.8019 41.0269 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-041 Keeny Hollow Mtn 646 2120 -77.2785 41.8588 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-042 Green Mtn North 646 2118 -77.0980 41.4235 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-043 Narrow Mtn 644 2113 -77.0577 41.4306 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-044 Penn's Cave Mtn 636 2087 -77.5792 40.8837 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-045 Marsh creek Mtn 635 2084 -77.7824 41.0381 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-046 Keller Reservoir Mtn 634 2080 -77.3515 41.1271 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-047 Buckhorn Mtn West 630 2067 -77.2147 41.3878 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-048 Bull Hill West 624 2048 -79.0766 41.6956 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-049 Batys Mtn 619 2031 -76.9636 41.4394 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-050 Gobblers Knob North 619 2030 -79.0068 41.0480 01/01/2010 6 W3/PW-051 Bald Eagle Mtn 610 2000 -77.3273 41.1373 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-052 Nail Factory Mtn 610 2000 -77.0541 41.3570 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-053 Camp mtn 604 1982 -76.7594 41.4238 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-054 Cove Mtn East 602 1976 -76.8249 41.3971 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-055 Egg Hill 598 1961 -77.6020 40.8316 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-056 Brooks Rocks North 597 1960 -79.4729 41.9059 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-057 Crippen Hill South 593 1946 -79.3633 41.7907 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-058 Skinner Hill West 592 1943 -79.2181 41.9433 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-059 Wells Mtn 591 1939 -76.9722 41.3728 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-060 De Bois Hollow Hill 583 1914 -76.9820 41.4252 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-061 Bald Eagle Mtn East 577 1892 -76.9106 41.2152 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-062 Sky Top Mtn South 559 1834 -77.9806 40.8260 01/01/2010 4

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Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/PW-063 Bear Swamp Hill 545 1789 -77.6325 41.1077 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-064 Peters Hollow Hill 533 1748 -77.5306 41.0668 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-065 Hickory Knob West 525 1724 -77.6761 40.9781 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-066 Cowanesque Lake Hill 522 1712 -77.2008 41.9952 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-067 Short Mtn North 521 1710 -77.3103 41.2380 01/01/2010 4 W3/PW-068 Trcziyulny Mtn 510 1672 -77.7608 40.9329 01/01/2010 2

A8 Region Reference Susquehanna Valley

Association W3 Region Susquehanna Valley SV Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A8.1 Regional notes The Susquehanna Valley Region (SV) contains thirteen counties. The Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania lies in the south-central portion of the state and includes one of the most urban state capitals in the country, Harrisburg.

A8.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/SV-001 954 3131 -78.5631 40.2888 01/01/2010 10 W3/SV-002 Central City North 917 3009 -78.7582 40.0582 01/01/2010 10 W3/SV-003 Schaffer Head 901 2955 -78.5597 40.3222 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-004 Ritchey Knob 873 2865 -78.5194 40.3446 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-005 Wills Mtn 847 2780 -78.6816 39.8458 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-006 Martin Hill 844 2769 -78.5592 39.8481 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-007 Savage Mtn 815 2673 -78.7370 39.8855 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-008 Rager Mtn 788 2584 -78.9411 40.4067 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-009 Kettle Reservoir Mtn 785 2575 -78.3307 40.5223 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-010 Brumbaugh Mtn 782 2564 -78.4855 40.1524 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-011 Altoona mtn 779 2557 -78.3522 40.4878 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-012 Tussey Mtn 773 2536 -78.3369 40.2034 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-013 Loop Mtn 764 2505 -78.3664 40.3871 01/01/2010 8 W3/SV-014 Coot Hill 757 2482 -78.3173 40.1684 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-015 Kimber Mtn East 744 2440 -78.1653 40.1162 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-016 William Run Reservoir Mtn 742 2434 -78.7963 40.5139 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-017 Keagy Hill South 727 2385 -78.3727 40.1200 01/01/2010 6

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Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/SV-018 Broad Mtn 727 2384 -77.7384 40.6815 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-019 Emmaville Mtn North 717 2352 -78.2106 39.9051 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-020 708 2323 -77.9663 40.2932 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-021 Barren Trail Mtn 706 2315 -77.9035 40.4153 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-022 Knob Ridge 689 2261 -77.4360 40.7570 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-023 Fisher Mtn 682 2236 -78.2143 40.0888 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-024 Spectacle Gap Mtn 680 2231 -77.5578 40.5159 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-025 Chesnut Flat North 666 2184 -77.9266 40.3572 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-026 Shade Mtn 663 2175 -77.2203 40.7002 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-027 Round Top 662 2172 -78.0637 40.6305 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-028 Kelley Hollow Mtn 661 2170 -77.7420 40.3891 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-029 Tuscarora Mtn 649 2129 -77.8235 40.1231 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-030 Raccon Valley Mtn 648 2126 -77.3615 40.4847 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-031 Mt Union Reservoir Mtn 647 2124 -77.7796 40.3843 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-032 Buffalo Mtn North 642 2105 -78.6291 39.9520 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-033 Bears Head 636 2086 -76.0802 40.8505 01/01/2010 6 W3/SV-034 Horse Knob 598 1961 -78.0885 40.3528 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-035 Gobblers Knob 594 1950 -77.9418 40.0855 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-036 Catawissa Mtn South 593 1945 -76.2860 40.8927 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-037 Beaver Valley Hill 588 1929 -76.2460 40.9495 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-038 Round Mtn 581 1905 -78.1342 40.2987 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-039 Big Hollow Mtn 579 1900 -78.0692 39.8688 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-040 Short Mtn 562 1843 -78.1267 40.5850 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-041 Pigeon Hills North 559 1835 -78.5739 40.0660 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-042 Knoble Park Hill 554 1817 -76.4245 40.9399 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-043 Gordon Hill 551 1809 -76.4284 40.7377 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-044 Dirt Road Hill 547 1795 -76.5111 40.7558 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-045 Knob Mtn 536 1760 -76.3461 41.0955 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-046 Gabriel Knob 530 1740 -78.4256 39.7466 01/01/2010 4 W3/SV-047 McCauley Mtn 517 1695 -76.2979 40.9673 01/01/2010 2 W3/SV-048 Scoth Valley Hill 499 1636 -76.2529 40.9989 01/01/2010 2 W3/SV-049 Florey Knob North 488 1602 -77.9465 40.5967 01/01/2010 2 W3/SV-050 Hoover Island Hill 467 1532 -76.8320 40.7432 01/01/2010 2 W3/SV-051 Sugar Grove Hill 460 1509 -77.9273 40.5117 01/01/2010 2 W3/SV-052 Coopers Lane Knob 459 1507 -78.2254 40.2650 01/01/2010 2 W3/SV-053 Friedensburg Hill 449 1472 -76.2842 40.6280 01/01/2010 1 W3/SV-054 Tuckahoe Hill 435 1428 -76.8163 40.9420 01/01/2010 1

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Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/SV-055 Raystown Lake Hill 415 1361 -78.0383 40.4170 01/01/2010 1 W3/SV-056 Tower Drive Hill 392 1286 -76.5471 40.9868 01/01/2010 1

A9 Region Reference Western

Association W3 Region Western WE Region Manager Richard Jones, N2GBR -

A9.1 Regional notes The summits of the Maryland Western Region include Allegany County, Garrett County and Washington County.

A9.2 Table of summits

Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts

W3/WE-001 Marsh Hill 948 3110 -79.3697 39.5490 01/01/2010 10 W3/WE-002 Dans Mtn North 878 2879 -78.8975 39.5824 01/01/2010 8 W3/WE-003 Warrior Mtn 664 2180 -78.6205 39.6209 01/01/2010 6 W3/WE-004 Quirauk Mtn 654 2146 -77.5128 39.6965 01/01/2010 6 W3/WE-005 Gross Hollow Mtn 616 2021 -78.4887 39.5798 01/01/2010 6 W3/WE-006 535 1756 -78.2882 39.7107 01/01/2010 4 W3/WE-007 Lambs Knoll 534 1751 -77.6265 39.4484 01/01/2010 4 W3/WE-008 Toms Hill 532 1745 -78.5838 39.6760 01/01/2010 4 W3/WE-009 Hay Stack Mtn 520 1707 -78.8206 39.6301 01/01/2010 4 W3/WE-010 Town Hill 515 1690 -78.4035 39.6954 01/01/2010 2 W3/WE-011 Fairview Mtn 514 1685 -77.9696 39.6560 01/01/2010 2 W3/WE-012 Flinstone Hill 464 1522 -78.5699 39.6939 01/01/2010 2 W3/WE-013 Brownsville Hill 458 1502 -77.6894 39.3876 01/01/2010 2 W3/WE-014 Round Top hill 416 1364 -78.2345 39.6779 01/01/2010 1

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