[Corkradioclub] Fwd: Fwd: Fwd: CW Field Day

Thu May 16 05:42:36 EDT 2013

Hi Tim and gang,
I will probably come and get in the way as usual hi, be no use on cw lost
it long ago. Don't have any usefull antenna for this purpose but glad to
pitch in and help with set-up etc. The bbq sounds a great idea, especially
for those of us not operating and a contribution to costs sounds fair to
me. I second Dave's vote of thanks to you and your xyl. Look forward to
seeing a big gang there in glorious sunshine hi.
73 de Jack EI7HO

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From: David Deane <ei9fbb at gmail.com>
Date: 15 May 2013 23:36
Subject: [Corkradioclub] Fwd: Fwd: CW Field Day
To: "corkradioclub at mailman.qth.net" <CorkRadioClub at mailman.qth.net>

Hi Tim, Jeremy es all,

It would be great to get a little indication of one's interest in operating
CW field day this year. If a large enough team could be raised, perhaps it
might be more fun to aim high and enter the open section. The 24 hours goes
particularly 'slow' with just 100w and single element antenna. I know there
is a shortage of CW ops amongst us but don't let this discourage you,
everyone is welcome and hands are always needed to help with set up,
testing and most importantly, for good old fashioned conversation!!

Speaking of hands, I think Hans is also coming with his camper van. Maybe
with a little encouragement he might bring his guitar too!!

As Jeremy said, if we do end up with too many CW ops, we can easily put on
a second station and have a little 'inter club challenge'. There are some
great CW ops  in the CRC - we could do really well if we all 'mucked in'.
So, no matter what one's capability is, remember, some QSOs are better than
NO QSOs. Here's to another enjoyable CRC event.

Note:
This has all the makings of a great social weekend. I'd like to thank Tim
and Ann?? XYL for kindly offering to host us in the beautiful Baltimore for
the weekend.

Hope to see you all there.

vy 73 de Dave EI9FBB

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From: Timothy McKnight <ei2ka.tim at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Subject: [Corkradioclub] Fwd: CW Field Day
To: corkradioclub <corkradioclub at mailman.qth.net>

Hi Jeremy,

Great that you can come.  That makes two so far--you and Dave 9FBB.  I can
help set up and do some cooking but I won't be much use on the key
unfortunately.  We need more ops before we can consider a competing station
on site.

Jim 8GS had a multiband vertical on Brow Head that I think worked well.
The rules don't seem to disallow that as it is still only one element:

> One transceiver with a maximum output power of 100 watts PEP.  There may
> be one antenna only, which must be a single element such as a dipole,
> vertical, long wire, etc., having not more than two elevated support
points
> and not exceeding 15 metres above ground at its highest point.
> The presence on site of any transceiver, amplifier or equipment capable of
> more than 100 watts PEP will result in disqualification of the entry.
> No other comunications mode or communications technology may be used to
> find or facilitate QSOs.
> *CW Field Day:*  CW decoders may not be used, whether local or remote,
> and whether single or multi-channel.
>

There are two good options for siting a vertical.  One is a nice open spot
that is about 10m above sea level and about 20m from the water's edge.  The
soil is very thin for stays but pretty flat for radials.  The other option
is to strap a vertical onto the metal railing of the pier that is right at
the water's edge and almost surrounded by water.  We wouldn't be able to
deploy radials there but the sea water might compensate.  Both the above
will require about a 30m run of coax to where the operating tent will most
likely go.

Anyone that wants to respond about anything, please press your FORWARD
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73 de Tim

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From: jeremy sheehan <jeremysheehan1 at gmail.com>
Date: 15 May 2013 13:09
Subject: Re: [Corkradioclub] CW Field Day
To: Timothy McKnight <ei2ka.tim at gmail.com>

Hi Tim
I'll do my best to attend for cw f/d.
A vertical antenna should work well especially if near the sea.
Far as i know it should be within the rules to alter the element
length when band changing or I have an r7000 multiband vertical if you
wish to use that.Assume it ok.
Dave 4bz was using it up to recently so i just check with him.this
would simplify the set up process.
If we have a few op's then perhaps i will run a seperate station using
ei3hb.
A little competition among ourselves be fun also.
73
Jeremy
Ei5gm

Sent from my iPhone

On 14 May 2013, at 11:05, Timothy McKnight <ei2ka.tim at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Gents,
>
> CW Field Day on June 1-2 (Sat-Sun) is coming onto the radar screen.
>
> I'm happy to host it at our place on Ringarogy Island (bridge access)
> opposite Baltimore in West Cork.  There's plenty of room next to the
> water's edge for caravans and my generator will provide power.  We'll need
> to erect an antenna and can use my tent or a caravan as operating
location.
> Also, I thought I'd set up a BBQ down below and make hamburgers if the
> hamburger-eaters are willing to give me a fiver to cover costs.  If you
> don't like hamburgers there'll be room on the BBQ for anything you want to
> grill yourself.
>
> It would be great to make a good showing for the club in this contest and,
> if Brow Head is an indicator, will be good fun even for non-CW operators.
> Some will remember Neely Connolly from Skibbereen, who was a long-time
club
> member.  I've invited him and hope he can come as well.
>
> Please let me know if you think you can come.  Also, please let me know if
> you plan to bring a caravan or other equipment.  I have a mast but it's
> neither tall nor very sturdy so we could use a good mast.  My 40m dipole
> could be used but we're allowed only one antenna in the restricted
section,
> so a trap dipole or vertical may be a better choice if anyone can bring
> one.  The contest starts on the Sat at 1500UTC and runs for 24 hours, so
we
> can set up that morning and have the BBQ that evening.
>
> I'll give you directions later.  Hope to see you all here.
>
> 73 de Tim Ei2KA
> 085 815 6144
>
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