[K3CAL] Field Day stuff

[Ed Noell]

Dave;

I have the software and three computers that I'll have set up before 
field day. I also have my new HP laptop that's set up with fldigi and is 
working with my go box that I'll also bring. However the HP is going 
with me when I leave the area.

Ed

On 6/11/19 2:03 PM, Dave via K3CAL wrote:
> I am needing a couple of ice chests for the drink bottles/cans and a 
> folding table or two for stations.  There are picnic tables there but 
> they don't make for long term use.  Bring your folding chairs for your 
> stations, too. Mark your gear with your name/callsign/etc.
> I've made a shopping list for the groceries.  I plan to go to Mt Hope 
> on Wednesday afternoon 6/12 to get the tubs with paper products and 
> food related items to inventory so I don't buy things again that we 
> already have.  Side dishes, desserts and snacks for sharing are 
> encouraged.
> Meal Plan:
> Sat midday:  Cold cut sandwiches, chips, drinks, dessert
> Sat dinner: Hamburgers, hot dogs, Cincinnati Chili, fixins, drinks, etc
> Sun breakfast: Breakfast burritos (eggs, sausage), salsa, cheese, 
> coffee, etc
> There is a refrigerator for storing cold foods.
> Looks like we will do 3A but may have 4 or 5 stations set up to choose 
> from.  There will be a station schedule available to sign up for time 
> slots.  GOTA will be set up.
> Operators are encouraged to attend and get on the air.
> Directions to the Drum Point Clubhouse:  From the north take  Route 
> 2/4 to Lusby, turn East onto Rousby Hall Road Rt 260.  Stay on Rousby 
> Hall Road through the Lusby town center light to the traffic circle 
> (near Patuxent High School.)  Take the 3rd exit from the traffic 
> circle (staying on Rousby Hall Road Rt 260.)  Go about 2 miles then 
> turn left on Barreda Blvd (at the Drum Point sign)  Turn right staying 
> on Barreda Blvd after about a block.  Follow Barreda about a mile.  It 
> will bear left and change name to Overlook Drive.  Follow Overlook to 
> the gate and dirt road leading to the Drum Point Clubhouse at 465 
> Overlook Drive, Lusby MD 20657.
> Talk in frequency will be on 444.950 + PL 156.7   This repeater does 
> not have great range but does work from Rousby Hall Road mostly.  
> Phone 443-440-1736 if all else fails.
> Did I forget something?  We discussed much more at our June meeting 
> that I'm not repeating here.  We have stations, antennae, food, 
> operators, nice location with a beach. Bring your bathing suit and 
> sand pail.
> See you on Saturday June 22nd.  We'll have the gate open around 9AM 
> for set up.  Drum Point will be having their annual meeting in the 
> clubhouse for a while in the morning but we can set up antennae and 
> stations outdoors until they are done.  We will need a few folks to 
> stay after it's done to tear down and pack up.
> We have not discussed logging and software and connecting stations 
> together.  I can bring several portable computers if needed.  Is there 
> a software program to pre-load before FD?
> It's just under a fortnight until the big day.  Dust off your gear and 
> come play on Field Day.
> Dave H
> KB3RAN
> CARA Pres
>
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