I have several friends that make the drive to PDX, it is much preferred over trying to make the short flight. several ppl i know spent one or two months in Medford before getting PDX. Long call would be ideal. Cant say how common a true 2 hr call out is but it would only be make-able during mid morning to mid afternoon, and then in the evening after say 630. I had a buddy who would drive to Albany and spend half a day there with buddies. Maybe find a friend or family member in Salem or Portland to hang with for a few days while on reserve. Or chance it from home.