[HCRA] Field Day with HCRA

Wed Jun 9 08:47:35 EDT 2010

George,

Super, that rig should do the trick to get us on SSB. Do we need to come up
with a power supply or do you have one to go along with the radio? We may as
well go for 432 while we are at it, kind of like that local amusement park
ad- more bands, more fun!

Chuck,

Bring your rig along as well. Since you're familiar with it you will easily
get it up and running making FM contacts. If you haven't done much SSB on
VHF we can get you going on that with George's rigs. With three bands
available you'll have a lot of VHF opportunity. Will you need a power supply
for your rig? Do you have a laptop capable of running N1MM logger? If the
laptop has wifi even better as Matt will be trying to network most of the
stations.

Thanks guys for volunteering your time and equipment. This year's FD is
shaping up very nicely and promises to be great fun!

'73...

Jim, KK1W

> -----Original Message-----
> From: gjcollins at cox.net [mailto:gjcollins at cox.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:05 PM
> To: Jim - KK1W; 'Carriere, Charles'
> Cc: 'HCRA'
> Subject: Re: [HCRA] Field Day with HCRA
> 
> 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-------
> > -----------e-mail list (reflector)-------------
> > ______________________________________________
> > 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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