Three nights ago after Don Taylor had called "On Sched" at 5 pm PST. on SBX 4441 and had given the weather, the correct time, the date and called all the remote trappers on his list, he then said.....
"Is there any other station who would like to call at this time"...... away in the silence a small voice was hear...
"514 this is Bear Creek..... have you heard Rose Lake calling on the radio?" "He went out 2 weeks ago trapping and didn't call in when he should of a week ago. Don, you are only coming in 2 x 2. I am in a bad location for receiving signals."
Don Taylor (514) replied "No, I have not heard Rose Lake but I've heard you the last 2 days in the morning calling Rose Lake."
Now another small voice joined in the transmit.
"514 this is Rose Lake..... my skidoo is broke down, there is fuel coming out of the carburetor and I've tried to fix it but can't..... and I am going to walk out. It is going to take me 3 or 4 days but I can do it."
Don Taylor relayed this on to Bear Creek.
Rose Lake called to Don....... "I can't hear Bear Creek's reply"
Bear Creek had said he would skidoo part way on Sunday, stay at 30 mile and be there Monday"
Don relayed this to Rose Creek... Rose Creek replied "What day is today". Don said Thursday.
So it was all arranged and they were to talk again through Don Taylor at 10: am the next morning.
Friday morning at 10 am Bear Creek called Don Taylor and said "A Beaver bush plane is coming in to get them this afternoon at 2:30.
Don Taylor called Rose Lake...... a far away voice said "Rose Lake here".
Through Don, Beaver Creek was able to tell Rose Lake that the pilot was bringing in 5 jerry cans of fuel and would bring them both out. Said that the other Artic Cat had been repaired but needed to be paid for, before the mechanic would release it.
What "On Sched" accomplishes is that everyone knows that people will be on the SBX around that time. If they have a situation they know they will have people listening and passing the info on. It is important that there are people in all the areas so that someone can hear the remote small voice....... and help if they can. Right now it is at 5 pm PST but if the signals get too poor it is moved to 4 pm or 7 pm.
This winter it started out at 4 but most trappers are still out on their line at that time so it was moved to 5 pm.
There's now more to the story....
January 12, 2012
After Don had called all the places on his list, he always says.... "Any other station who wishing to call in at this time, please go ahead."
"514, Rose Creek here. Have you heard Bear Creek on the radio?"
"No" said Don.
"Well, there are three of us out here now and the new guy's skidoo has broken down and we want to get out of here before this coming cold snap arrives." (temperatures are suppose to drop to -30/-40 Cel or -23/-45 F in the next few days and stay cold)
"What do you want me to do?" Don asked
"Call Alpine Aviation and have them fly in here first thing tomorrow morning" said Rose Creek
Don said "Just hold on a moment and I will look it up in the phone book"
Silence.....
"Rose Creek here, Don I have their number right in front of me"
Don "Rose Creek, I have them on the phone right now and they said they will come and get you out at first thing so be ready".
Rose Creek replied... "Roger, We'll be ready at day break. Thanks again Don. Rose Creek over and out."
Don replied "And Good Luck, 514 over and out."
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Great story. Radio nets continue to prevail.
Your snowfall was overwhelming. Hopefully you can save your greenhouse.
I think the world need's a SBX " On Sched" may be a better place!
SBX scheds cannot be a bad thing. It can get very lonely and things can go bad quickly in the bush.
Lets have someone nominate Don for next year's governor general award and an award from the Yukon commissioner who incidently has a trapline.
nh
Nathan.... Don Taylor should be recognized for his dedication to helping remote dwellers in the bush. He starts listening at 4 in the morning and has the radio on all day. He has been doing this for 30 plus years, saving many peoples lives and helping countless people out of bad problems.
that is real life drama. life and death out there. glad this one turned out ok. be careful in your travels.shows how everyone can help each other. ken
I agree. Don Taylor has done wonders for many. Unfortunately there are unsung heros all over this land. Part of what being a real human being is all about. Perhaps a book should be written about his life and service.
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