[HCRA] Field Day with HCRA

Tue Jun 8 22:05:25 EDT 2010

Jim,

I'll bring the FT-897D, which can be used on 6, 2 and 432 ssb/cw.  I have a 
14-el 2-m beam and two sizes of K1FO 432 yagis that I can bring.  I should 
have a good run of 9913 type coax for a 432 antenna.  I don't know if you 
are thinking about 432 or not.  The FT-897 only runs about 20 watts on 432; 
enough to make a few Qs, but its a little limited.  Perhaps someone else 
will come up with some other options.

I hope you are considering a rotator (other than the Armstrong), as the 2-m 
and 432 antenna are somewhat directional.

73,

George

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim - KK1W" <kk1w at charter.net>
To: "'Carriere, Charles'" <charles.carriere at marriott.com>
Cc: "'HCRA'" <HCRA at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [HCRA] Field Day with HCRA

> ______________________________________________
> -------Hampden County Radio Association-------
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> ______________________________________________
> Chuck,
>
>
>
> I've replied to the list so everyone can get a handle on Field Day 
> planning
> as we answer your questions.
>
>
>
> There will be power available. It will be from generators for the rigs and
> there is 120 VAC available for fans, lights, etc. If you have a folding
> table that would be great, we don't have any extra tables I'm aware of.
>
>
>
> As far as setup goes we won't be starting until 6:00 AM Saturday morning. 
> So
> there is no need for the beam prior to Saturday and we won't be camping 
> out
> Friday night. (we used to start setup on Friday but because we pay by the
> day for the park it was just getting too expensive). That being said we 
> WILL
> be there Friday afternoon/evening to shoot the supports for the wire
> antennas into the trees. You're most welcome to stop by, say hello and get
> up to speed on the latest plans for Saturday.
>
>
>
> We will be erecting a military AB-577 50' tower that will be used to 
> support
> the VHF antennas, a tri-band HF beam and the center support for an 80/40
> meter dipole. That will get built Saturday morning so your antennas will
> need to be on site prior to raising the tower. As of right now we have
> enough feedline for at least two VHF antennas.
>
>
>
> I see your rigs are primarily FM. I'm reaching out for at least a 
> multi-mode
> rig on 6M and 2M to augment the VHF station. Our experience has been there
> are quite a few more contacts available on SSB so if we can make it happen
> it will be more fun.
>
>
>
> We are using N1MM logger this year at all the stations. It is a free 
> program
> and you can download a copy at http://www.n1mm.com <http://www.n1mm.com/> 
> .
> Do you have a laptop that can run the program that you can bring? If it 
> has
> wireless even better as we may be networking the station computers this
> year.
>
>
>
> Stay tuned and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
>
>
>
> '73.
>
>
>
> Jim, KK1W
>
>
>
>  _____
>
> From: Carriere, Charles [mailto:charles.carriere at marriott.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 7:00 AM
> To: Jim - KK1W
> Subject: RE: Field Day with HCRA
>
>
>
> Jim,
>
>
>
> Thanks for the information, and adding me to the mailing list. I have a 
> few
> questions, will there be power and  a table already in place at the 
> gazebo?
> and for the use of my beam, do you need it before I get there Saturday
> morning? I was thinking of pulling in on Friday night and putting up my 
> tent
> after work but I wouldn't want to wake anyone if they were already 
> sleeping.
> Thanks for now,
>
>
>
> Chuck KB1JFQ
>
>
>
>
>  _____
>
>
> From: Jim - KK1W [mailto:kk1w at charter.net]
> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 10:10 PM
> To: Carriere, Charles
> Cc: westcoastbayou at gmail.com; w1mjb at arrl.net; k1jaw at usa.com
> Subject: RE: Field Day with HCRA
>
> Most excellent Chuck!
>
>
>
> Don't worry about stepping on any toes, Dave volunteered to help out but
> doesn't quite have the equipment to band captain the station. I'm sure he
> will be thrilled to operate right along side you during the event.
>
>
>
> I took the liberty to add you to the HCRA mailing list. Welcome aboard and
> please use the list with any FD planning message so everyone stays in the
> loop. You may have noticed we're also doing a little fishing (begging) for 
> a
> multi-mode VHF rig. It would be nice to have SSB available for the VHF
> station as well, it could easily double your contacts.
>
>
>
> We should have firmed up most everything by the end of next week but feel
> free to call or email with any questions.
>
>
>
> '73.
>
>
>
> Jim, KK1W
>
>
>
>
>  _____
>
>
> From: Carriere, Charles [mailto:charles.carriere at marriott.com]
> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 10:59 AM
> To: Jim - KK1W
> Cc: westcoastbayou at gmail.com
> Subject: RE: Field Day with HCRA
>
>
>
> Jim,
>
>
>
> Finally we have made contact, I most defiantly wouldn't mind working the
> VHF/UHF station, as far as VHF Captain goes,  If  KB1JVB doesn't mind
> seeming he was first to sign up for the station, I would like to give it a
> try.  I can bring a lap top loaded with the N1MM logger w/ wi-fi.
>
>
>
> I have an Elk 2m/440 Log Periodic beam I can bring along, it works very
> well for me when I'm out mountain topping for SOTA. I have a Yaesu 
> ft-7800r
> that can do 2m/70cm, and my VX-8r will do 2m/6m/70cm/1.25m I will have 
> both
> with me even if I don't need them.
>
>
>
> Now the downer, I had to work Friday night so I was unable to make it to 
> the
> tailgate & meeting so this info is a little late coming, I hope it doesn't
> change around your plans to much for field day. I will be working Friday 
> the
> 25th 3:30pm to 12:am, but will have 26-27 off so I'm planning on both days
> at field day. One last question was are we allowed to tent and say the 
> night
> during field day?
>
>
>
> I think most things have been cleared up for me, working today 7:00am to
> 3:30pm but if you have any questions you can call me at 265-8310. 73 for 
> now
> Chuck KB1JFQ
>
>
>
>
>  _____
>
>
> From: Jim - KK1W [mailto:kk1w at charter.net]
> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 10:26 PM
> To: kb1jfq at yahoo.com
> Cc: 'Wes'; 'Jim W'
> Subject: Field Day with HCRA
>
> Hi Chuck!
>
> Welcome to Field Day, the HCRA way. I just received a copy of your email
> from Jim, K1JAW and want to welcome you to our Field Day planning.
>
> First, of course you are welcome to participate in our Field Day. I see
> you're not yet a member but that isn't a requirement for anything you 
> would
> like to do at Field Day. I'm sure you've be now checked out the FD
> information so far on our web site, but if not you can see a snapshot of 
> the
> event plans so far at: http://www.hcra.org/fd2010.htm.
>
> We have one member that has volunteered to operate VHF at Field Day, 
> Dave -
> KB1JVB. The station so far, at least until your email, has been planned 
> with
> using an Icom IC746 on 6 and 2 meters, coupled to a 6M and 2M beam mounted
> on an AB-577 50' tower. The station location is planned for the gazebo and
> there were no plans for housing other than the gazebo.
>
> I don't know if you've operated VHF/UHF at any Field Days in the past, if 
> so
> you may have more input into the process than the rest of us. In years 
> past
> we have used 6M, 2M and 70cm, nothing higher. We don't have much available
> for antennas, the plans are for a small 2M beam and we're shopping around
> for a loaner 6M beam. Do you have any easily available antennas for these 
> or
> higher bands? We're quite flexible with our operation and can accommodate
> most anything you would want to try.
>
> Logging will be electronic, the plan is for band captains (will you be the
> VHF captain?) to supply a PC running N1MM logger. If you're not familiar
> with this logging program you can learn more at http://n1mm.com/. Although
> it may look complicated at first we'll just be using only a small subset 
> of
> the program. We're also contemplating networking all the logging PC's via
> wifi. Matt/W1MSW, the FD co-chair and log manager, is the guy to talk with
> concerning logging.
>
> Whew, long message so far - sorry! In a nut shell the answer is YES, come 
> on
> down! We will supply a tower, coax for two antennas, generator power and
> possibly a rig and two antennas if you need them. We have some operators 
> and
> I'm sure more will show up if there's a VHF station on the air. Of more
> importance is we offer support for your efforts with a large cadre of
> experienced operators, loggers and installation mechanics. Even if this is
> your first Field Day you won't be left high & dry trying to figure out and
> do everything yourself.
>
> Our next club meeting is this coming Friday, June 4th. This is our annual
> Tail Gate party, elections and final FD planning. If you can make it to 
> the
> Feeding Hills Congregational Church that would be great. Again, club
> membership is not necessary to participate. It's our hope that you will 
> like
> what you see, pitch in and join the fun and eventually become a member. 
> Oh,
> one more thing - hot dogs and soda at the tailgate parte as well, how can
> you go wrong.
>
> We're looking forward to your participation and thanks so much for 
> offering
> your equipment and time. If you have any questions at all please respond 
> to
> either me, Matt or Jim and we will do our best to get them answered for 
> you.
> I've copied them on this email so just a 'reply all' will get your 
> questions
> answered. Have you considered joining the HCRA mailing list? Take a look 
> at
> http://www.hcra.org/mailing_list.htm for details about the list. It is
> usually pretty quiet on the list but as Field Day draws closer you can
> expect to see all the last minute plans falling into place. You don't need
> to be a member of HCRA to join the list, your interest in amateur radio is
> all that's important.
>
> '73 for now and hope to see you at this Friday's meeting. Please be sure 
> to
> come forward and introduce yourself so we can get you integrated into the
> planning.
>
> Jim, KK1W
>
>
>
> From: Chuck Carriere <kb1jfq at yahoo.com>
> Subject: 2010 field day
> To: k1jaw at yahoo.com
> Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 10:13 PM
>
> Hi Jim,
>
>
>
> My name is Chuck KB1JFQ, I am not yet a member of HCRA but would love to
> partake in Field day, I would like to be an operator if possible, I'm not
> sure how many operators you are allowing, and I can bring my own gear, I
> have gear for 2m/6m/1.25m/70cm/10m, also can operate satellites. I would
> like to be able to tent the event if it's allowed, any information would 
> be
> greatly appreciated as this would be my first Field day, Thanks in 
> advance.
> 73 Chuck KB1JFQ
>
>
>
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