[K3CAL] Field Day List Re: I'm Done

Wed May 28 11:30:34 EDT 2025

Nigel, to answer the question about the building, yes, there is/are fire
extinguisher(s) in the building. There is a full kitchen.
Hope this helps.

Shawn
KE6YCO

On Wed, May 28, 2025, 11:19 AM Andrew Charland <acharland182 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hey Matt. Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well in 9 Land!
>
> Andy
> KC3WRX
>
> On Mon, May 26, 2025, 20:56 Matt Orr <n3ivk at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Sounds like a good field day for CARA this year !
>> Matt N3IVK
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from a mobile device
>>
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: KB3WFV via K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
>> Date: 5/26/25 7:26 PM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>,
>> Nigel Fenton <nigel.fenton at btinternet.com>
>> Subject: [K3CAL] Field Day List Re: I'm Done
>>
>>
>> Excellent Nigel! I like the list. I edited the subject line, you can add
>> version 1,2,3 etc to the subject line as it grows. Below you will find some
>> items to add to the list.
>>
>> First, A note about the antenna system.
>>
>> There will be Five (5) connections, one for 10, 15, 20, 40, and 80.
>> All five stations can operate at the same time.
>> Each station *HAS TO* stay on the Band assigned to that Filter.
>> Each station can operate any mode.
>> Club Members are welcomed to bring their own rigs and connect to the
>> antenna system.
>> Those who choose to set up their own antennas WILL NOT be happy, their
>> will be FIVE filtered stations transmitting.
>> Those who bring their own rigs, may want to bring their own power supply.
>> CARA CAN NOT be responsible for damage to rigs.
>>
>> You can add the following......
>>
>> Under equipment add
>>
>> Club's antenna mast, rope and stakes
>> Club's feed lines.
>> Club's Elecraft, ( I think it's a K3 ? )
>> Club's power supply.
>> Club's First Aid Kit.
>> Club's two laptops. (unless you have counted those already).
>> Club's Network Router. (I think it's WiFi ?)
>>
>>
>>
>> Add a heading for food ( I suggest potluck)
>>
>> Sausage - Andy.
>> Baked Beans - Lisa.
>>
>> Under operators add;
>>
>> Shawn N3AE - CW.
>> Brian KB3WFV - Phone.
>>
>> That's all I can think of for now.
>> Brian
>> KB3WFV
>>
>> On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 04:17:20 PM EDT, Nigel Fenton via K3CAL <
>> k3cal at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi team,
>>
>> Great progress so far.  Being the club newbie I would appreciate any
>> feedback if I have missed or misunderstood any "stuff".
>>
>> equiptment :-
>>
>> Brian
>> Two Dipole antennas.
>> 5 band pass filters.
>> 2 combiners.
>> 5 coax jumpers.
>>
>> Nigel
>> 2 x Kenwood TS 450sat HF transievers (possible FT-485 if required)
>> 3 x 12vdc mains PSU each has 2 x anderson connectors (12vdc)
>> 4 x Dell lap tops windows 7 and N2FJP logging software.
>> 1 x starlink mobile unit
>> network hub and cabling
>> 1 x 50' coax
>> assorted coax patch cables (6" to 36")
>>
>> Andrew
>> FT-710 and a power supply
>> copper J-pole and short mast for call-in station and/or Winlink station
>> (i think a good idea).
>>
>> Opperators
>> Bill-W3SI (CW) - will bring Key
>>
>>
>> we need to check and review how much coax (for feeders) the club has and
>> how serviceable they are.  I have a good selection of connectors if they
>> are required to be replaced.
>>
>> We still need to organise food and if required some one to cook or manage
>> the food Dick T has mentioned earlier he would be around.  This can be
>> discussed at the next meeting (@ Broom island).
>>
>> I cant remember from last year but think it will be part of the building,
>> does Broom island have Fire extinguishers?  Can we also come up with a
>> small first aid bag as a just in case.
>>
>> Please let me know if i missed owt?
>>
>> Best regards
>> Nigel Fenton - G0JKN/W2
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> On May 26 2025, at 3:20 pm, W3SI <W3SI at brighthouse.com> wrote:
>>
>> Field Day operations.   I would like to operate CW during FD.  Not sure
>> yet of my availability at this time.  I will be back from Florida around
>> June 10th and it takes a day or two to get settled back into the house.
>> I'll keep y'all posted.  Let me know what to bring other than a key, I will
>> be bringing my own key this year.
>>
>> Bill-W3SI
>>
>> -----------------------------------------
>> From: "Richard Terlisner"
>> To: "Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL"
>> Cc:
>> Sent: Monday May 26 2025 10:45:18AM
>> Subject: Re: [K3CAL] I'm Done
>>
>> I only live down the road.  I can probably do the cooking at home and run
>> it up.  We can figure it out.
>>
>> On Mon, May 26, 2025, 10:42 AM Richard Terlisner <rterlisner at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I should be around.   I can help out with cooking.
>>
>> Dick t
>>
>> On Mon, May 26, 2025, 9:13 AM Andrew Charland <acharland182 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Or we can just use the stove in the kitchen there and summer some
>> brauts... in beer!😨 That would be good.
>>
>> Andy
>> KC3WRX
>>
>> On Mon, May 26, 2025, 09:02 Dave Weaver W3PQS 2024 via K3CAL <
>> k3cal at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> Andy   if you are going to get sausage this year you need a Cook, I will
>> not be doing it this year too hot for me.
>>
>> We have plenty of time to see if we can have someone to cook the sausages.
>>
>> Dave W3PQS
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net <k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net> *On
>> Behalf Of* Andrew Charland
>> *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2025 8:13 AM
>> *To:* Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>;
>> KB3WFV <kb3wfv at yahoo.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [K3CAL] I'm Done
>>
>>
>> I'll be bringing the FT-710 and a power supply. I also have 125' of RG8X,
>> plenty of barrel connectors/adapters, analyzer, one heavy duty 3 plug
>> extension cord, and misc. tools. Was planning on bringing a copper J-pole
>> and short mast for call-in station and/or Winlink station if we want to add
>> those(wouldn't mind setting up a Winlink station using one of the tape
>> measure yagi's if it will work... could be an interesting display).
>>
>> Waiting to hear from Richard, W3RBR, regarding a generator. He donated
>> his for the weekend last year but don't want to confirm it till I speak
>> with him.
>>
>> We will need 4 more "stations", more or spare coax, and figure out food
>> and drinks(I will donate 10lbs. of Nick's sausage if we want to go that
>> route).
>>
>> What am I missing???
>>
>> Andy
>> KC3WRX
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net <k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on
>> behalf of KB3WFV via K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 24, 2025 3:11 PM
>> *To:* Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
>> *Subject:* [K3CAL] I'm Done
>>
>>
>> Ok, I'm done.... but there is still lots to do in the next four weeks.
>>
>> In preparation for the June 28th Field day I have .....
>>
>> Reserved the Broomes Island Community Center for June 12th 2025 CARA
>> meeting.
>> Reserved the Broomes Island Community Center for June 27th,28th and 29th
>> 2025, for Field Day
>>
>> Built Two Dipole antennas.
>> Purchased 5 band pass filters.
>> Purchased 2 combiners.
>> Purchase 5 coax jumpers.
>>
>> Created and posted an Event on the club's facebook page
>>
>> Created and sent invitation emails to..
>> Emergency Management Staff.
>> County Communications Staff.
>> Sheriffs Department Staff.
>> Parks and Recreation  Staff.
>> County Commisioners.
>> Mobile Communications of America Staff.
>>
>> The rest is up to the 2025 Field Day Team.....
>>
>> Nigel G0JKN
>> Todd W3EME
>> Shorty KC3ZPC
>> Andy KC3WRX
>> Dave W3PQS
>>
>> Lots of things left to do, time is running out.
>>
>> Brian
>> KB3WFV
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