Payne Peak is 45 miles straight sought of me. It is very possible to hear this one. I am in Lakeview Oregon, half way up of Black Cap Mountain. I am not familiar with Fortynine Mt.
I am unable to hear ANYTHING East of HWY 395, which is the base of ridge line running North and South through the area. I am unable to hear anything In Nevada unless airborne, and much further South than Alturas, is a difficult task.
I am using 2 x11 element Yagis, on a 40Ft twr, at roughly 5k ft elevation, on side of Black Cap mountain. We dont hear a lot of things from here. Earth is a hell of RF shield when she gets in the way LOL.
It is also a leading issue in our own EMS depts looking for other solutions, so Keep an eye out for changes possibly coming to Lake county Oregon in the next yr if EM gets his desire. We are unable to hear our mobiles when north of town. Much of our county has zero coms unless you are willing to do HF or Sat. Our county is looking at a complete new system if he is authorized through budget.
I own an emergency prep, and consulting company, and work closely with many of the local counties and yes I could make a phone call for some of this info., I also enjoy the task and journey of chasing signals.
( I am still JUST A kid at heart with my 10 channel crystal controlled Regency stuck in the 70's)