[Corkradioclub] Fwd: Fwd: Marconi Day 2014

Thu Apr 24 01:57:43 EDT 2014

Tim et al,

Apologies, I had planned to go but sadly I've to attend a funeral on
Saturday due the passing of a close friend's partner. Enjoy the day and
I'll try and catch you on the bands sometime during the event.

BR
Cormac, EI4HQ

On 22 April 2014 22:51, Timothy McKnight <ei2ka.tim at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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