[K3CAL] Maryland QSO Party.

[Bob N3PPH]

Not knowing the county all that well I am a bit limited here. I looked 
up the community centers and found we have 3. Chesapeake Beach which 
will be crowded and has little to no land around it. The other 2 I have 
not seen beyond Google maps but one being in Lusby is south of everyone 
that has said they want to participate and Mt. Hope which does look 
good, especially if we could get permission to use the tower. The center 
is free from 8:30 - 10PM Monday - Friday and noon to 6PM on Sunday, 
outside of that they charge $30 an hour. They do have a kitchen 
facilities and depending on the type of room we get that may incur an 
additional charge.
The problem with setting up outside in August is weather, that is when 
it is usually hotter although I hope it does not outdo the past few days.

73,
Bob N3PPH


On 7/22/2011 6:06 PM, Jim Tetlow wrote:
>
> To all,
>
> I don't seem to be making any progress with getting information on the 
> use of the school down in Broom's Island. Time as usual is running 
> short and I am up for any ideas or suggestions. If we can't get a 
> building situation to work out of, there is always setting up in some 
> of the local parks, Dunkirk or the Fair Grounds. We can set up with a 
> complete radio station with antenna, table and chairs (2) for phone 
> operations 20, 15 & 10 meters. Radio and accessories for digital 
> operations but we need an antenna solution for this. I don't know if 
> Ron WA4PRR will be able to participate but he has a complete set-up 
> station if he does. I can again furnish a generator if we choose to 
> operate where no power is available. So we are 75% ready although I 
> would prefer to say out of a parking lot scenario as for the reflected 
> heat from the surface. One thing for outside that would be nice is a 
> tent like cover to block the sun.
>
> The most important is participation in manning the radios. We don't 
> have to work all 12 hours each day of the contest but it would be nice 
> to get in some hours, and since we may be doing this in a non secure 
> location the equipment suppliers will have to set up and pack up our 
> station each day, thus being there at the beginning and closing. 
> Hopefully they will get some relief (with volunteers).
>
> We can also choose to go mobile as individuals or a group this would 
> preclude us from using the club call k3cal but we can still 
> participate as individuals, even from your home station. We have to be 
> in a fixed location to use the club call, and that is what seemed to 
> be the consensus at the meeting a few weeks ago, but this gives those 
> that didn't make the meeting or the Monday night 2 and 10 meter nets a 
> chance to cast you vote or let others hear your thoughts. Remember 
> this is for everyone, why let a few have all the fun!!
>
> The other item is do we want to do food? Cooking or fast food? Pot 
> Luck or no luck, Drinks etc. That may have to be determined once we 
> have a location.
>
> Let's hear from some that weren't able to attend Field Day this year 
> it is a second chance to have some fun! I know the guys that attended 
> field day will be participating so give me some feedback so I can stop 
> all my whining, it's driving my wife crazy! Don't forget the meeting 
> to finalize our efforts to kick this off will be a breakfast at the 
> IHOP in PF on Saturday July 30^th at 9am ( I think Les is arranging a 
> spot there for us)
>
> To reply to this email hit the links below to register or send me an 
> email direct to jimtetlow at chesapeake.net 
> <mailto:jimtetlow at chesapeake.net> . Please remember to reply to this 
> email when you have multiple email accounts you have to use the 
> account you registered and other account will bounce back!
>
> As a second item of interest John N#EDD, Bob N3PPH and I are looking 
> into Skywarn net for the club and if anyone else is interested in this 
> please shoot an email to John's attention, more to come on this!
>
> Once we get the repeater back in operation check in to Dave's W3PQS 
> coffee net between 6:30 and 8:30 Monday through Friday mornings. Since 
> the repeater is down a few of us have been having simple exchanges 
> simplex on the output frequency 146.985 no pl tone.
>
> Later Guys, 73's
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim Tetlow
>
> **K3UGA******
>
> jimtetlow at chesapeake.net <mailto:jimtetlow at chesapeake.net>
>
>
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