[Corkradioclub] Fwd: Fwd: Marconi Day 2014

Tue Apr 22 17:51:27 EDT 2014

That's great news indeed Ger and John that you will be there.  We might be
able to make a decent showing with two stations after all.  And thanks Jim
8GS for finding a clamp for me.  I finally tested my Windom today although
part of the vertical radiator was lying on the ground.  I called a Canadian
station and he came straight back to me with a 56 report.  With the extra
height, I think it will work well.

Look forward to seeing you all on Friday.

Tim

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: John Tait <bravo at iol.ie>
Date: 22 April 2014 19:36
Subject: Re: [Corkradioclub] Fwd: Marconi Day 2014
To: Timothy McKnight <ei2ka.tim at gmail.com>, corkradioclub <
corkradioclub at mailman.qth.net>

  Hi Tim.
           I think you can add 7BA and 8HT to the list too.
                     Vy 73
                               John

On 22-Apr-14 9:57 AM, Timothy McKnight wrote:

> Sorry, I pressed reply instead of forward so re-sending this now.
>
> Tim
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>
>> From: Timothy McKnight <ei2ka.tim at gmail.com>
>>
> Date: 21 April 2014 19:32
> Subject: Re: [Corkradioclub] Marconi Day 2014
> To: brian tansey <briantansey347 at hotmail.com>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Well, there wasn't much of a response to my last email so I think our
> numbers will be down this year.  So far, I have the following down as
> planning to come:
>
> Brian 5HV
> Dave 4BZ
> Hans 9GRB
> Jim 3DP
> Jim 8GS
> Tim 2KA
>
>
> With only six operators, we will be pushing it to field two stations but I
> think we might just manage.  It looks like local WX on Friday will be heavy
> rain with gusty winds that begin to clear by late afternoon.  Sat and Sun
> looks good at the moment with light breezes and the occasional shower.
>
> I hope to arrive by about 3pm as I've got a new antenna that is very fiddly
> to erect.  Hope to see you all around then or shortly thereafter.
>
> 73 de Tim Ei2KA
>
>
>
> On 6 April 2014 10:26, brian tansey <briantansey347 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Hi Tim de EI5HV Brian,will look forward to meeting up with you on the 26th
>> April,also Jim EI3DP will be in attendance,hope wx will be kind to us for
>> the days event.
>>         73's de Brian ei5hv
>>
>>  Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2014 21:00:29 +0100
>>> From: ei2ka.tim at gmail.com
>>> To: corkradioclub at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: [Corkradioclub] Marconi Day 2014
>>> Hi Lads,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> International Marconi Day is now only three weeks away. This year it is
>>>
>> on
>>
>>> Sat, 26 April. Our usual call sign, Ei5IMD, has been issued and Danny
>>> O'Keeffe has again generously agreed to host us next to his house at the
>>> top of Brow Head. AREN's mobile command post trailer has been secured to
>>> provide comfortable operating positions (two) during the event and
>>>
>> several
>>
>>> CRC members have already indicated their intent to be there.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> By now many of us know the routine pretty well and know it to be a fun
>>> weekend that doesn't involve a huge physical commitment since we can park
>>> our cars/caravans on the spacious forecourt of Danny's house. We show up;
>>> we erect a few antennas; we operate at our own pace on SSB, CW and maybe
>>> digi modes; and, most of all, we enjoy good fellowship with friends in a
>>> spectacular location. I would love it if we could make a better showing
>>> than in recent years. We first activated Brow Head in 1995 but, more
>>> recently, in 2011 we had eleven operators on two stations and scored 1699
>>> QSOs. In 2012 we had two operators on two stations and scored 458 QSOs.
>>>
>> And
>>
>>> in 2013 we had seven operators on three stations but scored only 585 QSOs
>>> since we lost power for about six hours of the 24-hour operation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It would be great this year to get some old-timers as well as some
>>> new-comers. Marconi Day is great fun and I would recommend it to anyone
>>> with a sense of adventure and a desire for some good fun.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So now for the small print. For the (primarily) SSB station, I will bring
>>> an IC-7000 with MFJ auto tuner and a Carolina Windom that works for
>>> 80-40-20-17-15-12-10m (we are not contesting so can use the WARC bands as
>>> well). For the CW station, I think the club's TS-590 and Ei8GS Jim's
>>> multi-band vertical would work nicely. I'm sure we will have no shortage
>>> of keys and keyers on the day. If anyone wants to operate a third station
>>> on digi modes please bring equipment and antenna although we will need to
>>> be careful of our operating bands as the club has no band-pass filters.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It would be great to have a response from everyone who's hoping to
>>>
>> attend. For
>>
>>> those without email, you can phone or text me on 085 815 6144. Please
>>> arrive by late afternoon on Fri 25 April so we will have time to set up.
>>>
>> We
>>
>>> should have mains power on site and a nearby water tap. Crookhaven has a
>>> couple pubs and restaurants with food if you don't want to bring your
>>>
>> own. If
>>
>>> anyone wants to bring a tent, there is space above the house although
>>>
>> about
>>
>>> 200m away.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Looking forward to seeing you all for Marconi Day 2014.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73 de Tim Ei2KA
>>>
>>> --
>>> from Tim McKnight, Ei2KA
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