[BARC-List] Field Day update - 6/11

[David P. Goncalves]

Here is what we have planned at NU Wireless Club:

So far, I know we can do the 220 MHz station, maybe a 2m packet station,
though I can't guarantee an op for it for very long. We are in need of
basics, just as you are - tables, chairs, other antenna equipment.

>   o Computer lineup - HF logging on Toshiba Tecra, Libretto, and book
>     PC - need to get networking up on the Libretto.  Need to install
>     windows on a machine for vhf/uhf logging - may end up doing paper
>     logs there.  Need a small UPS for the book pc - anyone have one?
>   o Need someone to bring/set up 2M packet - make sure the terminal
>     program logs everything to disk

We have:

Vaio laptop, 20A and 35 A power supply, TNC, 2m mobile radio, cables,
1 2/70cm yagi and 1 2/70cm vertical.

I can make a packet station. No network card on the laptop. Could use a
car battery.

If somebody has a low power setup, I have a 15W solar panel and charger
for use.


>   o KA1TUZ's 220 beam needs a pigtail - PL259 to lugs with a choke
>     balun at the lugs end - any volunteers to make this?  Anyone have
>     a backup 220 beam?

How bad would it be if the antenna is fed without a balun?

I can whip something up for the beam - we have loads of cable and
connectors. If I can get details on the balun, I'll try and make it too.
Only fair if we are going to use it. Also, I tested the Icom IC-37A 220
MHz allmode. Good to go!

>   o No HF beam this year - didn't work too good last year and we
>     don't have anywhere to put it.
>   o Looks like we will need 2 masts with rotors for V/U - 6M beam,
>     2M/440 beam, 220 beam all for SSB (horiz),  2M beam and 1.2 quagi
>     vert for FM.  Still need some 2M omni verticals - one for packet,
>     one or two for FM - anyone have any?

I have one light-duty rotor (TV type), one medium-duty (no locking wedge)
and one heavy duty, Ham IV. I've just done some work on them - they work
fine. The heary duty rotor has its mounting plate, the others do not.
Also have the 8 conductor cable for the rotors. Also have lots of
connectors and RG-8 type cable.


Dave Goncalves
Northeastern Univeristy Wireless Club, W1KBN