From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Sun May  2 14:39:12 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 11:39:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Nice Rig Project Description
Message-ID: <75140.82962.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Very cool - I mean warm rig -- 

http://pages.suddenlink.net/wa5bdu/2_tube.htm -- just posted today.  nice project that is well documented.

also on the same subject, one of my daughter's former prof's:  

http://faculty.frostburg.edu/phys/latta/ee/ee.html

enjoy whatever rig you have with the ionosphere,  

Curt


      

From kf3ak at arrl.net  Sun May  9 18:46:02 2010
From: kf3ak at arrl.net (Tony KF3AK)
Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 22:46:02 +0000
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Free stuff
Message-ID: <001c01caefc9$69422d10$3bc68730$@net>

I will host a one-man "clean out the barn, but save it from the dumpster"
tailgatefest in the parking lot of the Emergency Services Training Center
(aka FTC) at 7pm tomorrow evening, prior to the club meeting.   

 

The price is right!   Everything offered for free!   Everything must go!
Dealers welcome!  

 

What's the catch?   All items will be in boxes.  If you see an item of
interest, you must take all items in that box.no exceptions, just
goodies.lots of goodies.  No junk included.no joke.

 

I'll set up at the ESTC at 7pm.  Get there early or you'll miss out!

 

73, Tony KF3AK


From kf3ak at arrl.net  Sun May  9 18:59:25 2010
From: kf3ak at arrl.net (Tony KF3AK)
Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 22:59:25 +0000
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Free stuff
In-Reply-To: <001c01caefc9$69422d10$3bc68730$@net>
References: <001c01caefc9$69422d10$3bc68730$@net>
Message-ID: <000501caefcb$4822cc00$d8686400$@net>

If anyone is wondering, it's my barn being cleaned out, not the club barn.

73, Tony KF3AK


-----Original Message-----
From: Tony KF3AK [mailto:kf3ak at arrl.net] 
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 22:46
To: CCARC Reflector
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Free stuff

I will host a one-man "clean out the barn, but save it from the dumpster"
tailgatefest in the parking lot of the Emergency Services Training Center
(aka FTC) at 7pm tomorrow evening, prior to the club meeting.   

 

The price is right!   Everything offered for free!   Everything must go!
Dealers welcome!  

 

What's the catch?   All items will be in boxes.  If you see an item of
interest, you must take all items in that box.no exceptions, just
goodies.lots of goodies.  No junk included.no joke.

 

I'll set up at the ESTC at 7pm.  Get there early or you'll miss out!

 

73, Tony KF3AK

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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Mon May 10 22:03:46 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 19:03:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Fantastic Meeting
Message-ID: <180751.19575.qm@web53904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Great to see a large crowd tonite - I realize we are all busy folk - but tonite was something special.  

Thanks Mike N3VOP for a very cool presentation - how a little bit of metal up in a tree led to lots of DX on 50 MHz including his memorable contact to VP6.  I hope to cross an ocean myself someday on 6 meters -- my most memorable 'amazing' QSO was working P29CC on 28 MHz SSB from my car -- 25 watts into a CB mag mount.  

Matt AB3JU showed me the dual band 144/432 MHz Yagi he designed using NEC software and built using simple materials - wow very nice.  He mentioned taking it to Timonium and of course it outplayed the shorter boom yagi's used in the AMSAT demo.  

Great to see many folk again.  And to ride home with Terry KB3TVC.  

73 Curt


      

From mreedsmith at gmail.com  Tue May 11 05:56:40 2010
From: mreedsmith at gmail.com (Matt Smith)
Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 05:56:40 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Fantastic Meeting
In-Reply-To: <180751.19575.qm@web53904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <180751.19575.qm@web53904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4BE929D8.60500@gmail.com>

On 05/10/2010 10:03 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> Matt AB3JU showed me the dual band 144/432 MHz Yagi he designed using NEC software and built using simple materials - wow very nice.  He mentioned taking it to Timonium and of course it outplayed the shorter boom yagi's used in the AMSAT demo.  

Here's the NEC deck for the latest version of it (which I'm still in the process of making) for
anyone who's interested.


CM A simple 2m/70cm cross-polarized yagi for satellite work and general use,
CM using a single feedpoint so no diplexer is required for dual-band use on
CM a single transciever.
CM Design by Matt Smith, AB3JU
CE
GW	20	99	-0.5135	-0.4005	0	0.5135	-0.4005	0	#10
GW	10	49	-0.497	0	0	-0.00707	0	0	#10
GW	21	94	-0.47125	0.288	0	0.47125	0.288	0	#10
GW	22	91	-0.44275	0.853	0	0.44275	0.853	0	#10
GW	2	1	0.00707	0	0	0.00354	0	0.00354	#10
GW	3	1	0.00354	0	0.00354	0	0	0.00707	#10
GW	1	3	0.00354	0	0.00354	-0.00354	0	-0.00354	#18
GW	4	1	0	0	-0.00707	-0.00354	0	-0.00354	#10
GW	5	1	-0.00354	0	-0.00354	-0.00707	0	0	#10
GW	11	49	0.00707	0	0	0.497	0	0	#10
GW	12	15	0	0	-0.164	0	0	-0.00707	#10
GW	13	15	0	0	0.00707	0	0	0.164	#10
GW	70	35	0	-0.097	-0.17	0	-0.097	0.17	#10
GW	71	31	0	0.051	-0.1545	0	0.051	0.1545	#10
GW	72	31	0	0.161	-0.1495	0	0.161	0.1495	#10
GW	73	30	0	0.302	-0.1475	0	0.302	0.1475	#10
GW	74	30	0	0.496	-0.147	0	0.496	0.147	#10
GW	75	29	0	0.6905	-0.143	0	0.6905	0.143	#10
GE	0
GN	-1
EK
EX	0	1	2	0	1	0		
FR	0	0	0	0	145.9	0
EN

From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 12:52:33 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 09:52:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to Be
	Assembled
Message-ID: <857696.55474.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I was challenged to consider being captain of station 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.? This station will major on 40m operation, while that station pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m.? 

An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my imagination:? 

1300 - 1400? B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
	* "The 100 pound DXpedition"

Operating from some far away place can be great fun. This talk describes how good planning and the right gear can make it possible to create an effective station with just the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary, and ... (words censored for this audience) ... should be on the menu for your next vacation with the help of ultralight transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons learned from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest adventure to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition motto is: "Go light. Work the world." 
OK I am thinking to try to put together CW Station #2 for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station at those DXpeditions perhaps!).? 
?
While if my employment holds up I wish to purchase a new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner rig for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.? Otherwise I am open to other choices.? I figure this is less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light weight power supply so maybe I won't count this in the weight!).? I hope to deploy?4 or more different operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent !? 
?
Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB stations with a lighter-weight theme ???? Not that I wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !? I have enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter, Omni-whatever, IC-756?and K2 at previous FD's.? 
?
I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but it would be nifty if someone could assist me in developing a light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other band operations ?? I really need some help with engineering.? 
?
Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work last year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help us be more agile ?? I am open to using either Writelog or N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity amongst the passionate participants.? 
?
Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public and get more of our members involved.? My crazy idea was to establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD site -- perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF station -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic thru the prime time hours.? Can anyone take this idea and run with it ??? 
?
GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather have an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.? I would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning from the big gun operators at 1 and 2.? I think this makes for a better 'one field day' operation than being on its own.? Also it is better for reducing QRM since we won't be on the same band as the other SSB stations.? Please think about it !? The real deal is getting as many participants as possible to a rig making contacts.? 
?
Site Design - an operation this big is a larger challenge.? But our site may give us more flexibility in planning antennas for coexistence.? Definitely we need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m operations to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).? Does someone have the recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for their trade secret ?
?
Ideas appreciated.? 
?
Curt


      

From mellema at qis.net  Fri May 14 13:23:36 2010
From: mellema at qis.net (Bill Mellema)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 13:23:36 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to
 Be	Assembled
In-Reply-To: <857696.55474.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <857696.55474.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4BED8718.8000303@qis.net>

Curt:

I appreciate your insight...I hope to help set up and operate CW in the 
evenings until around 11pm if needed. I offer my Omni VII station since 
it has both the 500 & 300 cw filters.I'll give Bill W2EGL a call as 
well. I think part of the fun at FD is getting a chance to operate 
different rigs and of course good food..

I'll see you at the BOD meeting next week..

Best 73's

Bill N3WM









On 5/14/2010 12:52 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> I was challenged to consider being captain of station 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.  This station will major on 40m operation, while that station pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m. 
>
> An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my imagination: 
>
> 1300 - 1400  B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
> 	* "The 100 pound DXpedition"
>
> Operating from some far away place can be great fun. This talk describes how good planning and the right gear can make it possible to create an effective station with just the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary, and ... (words censored for this audience) ... should be on the menu for your next vacation with the help of ultralight transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons learned from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest adventure to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition motto is: "Go light. Work the world."
> OK I am thinking to try to put together CW Station #2 for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station at those DXpeditions perhaps!). 
>   
> While if my employment holds up I wish to purchase a new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner rig for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.  Otherwise I am open to other choices.  I figure this is less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light weight power supply so maybe I won't count this in the weight!).  I hope to deploy 4 or more different operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent ! 
>   
> Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB stations with a lighter-weight theme ??   Not that I wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !  I have enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter, Omni-whatever, IC-756 and K2 at previous FD's. 
>   
> I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but it would be nifty if someone could assist me in developing a light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other band operations ?  I really need some help with engineering. 
>   
> Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work last year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help us be more agile ?  I am open to using either Writelog or N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity amongst the passionate participants. 
>   
> Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public and get more of our members involved.  My crazy idea was to establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD site -- perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF station -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic thru the prime time hours.  Can anyone take this idea and run with it ?? 
>   
> GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather have an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.  I would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning from the big gun operators at 1 and 2.  I think this makes for a better 'one field day' operation than being on its own.  Also it is better for reducing QRM since we won't be on the same band as the other SSB stations.  Please think about it !  The real deal is getting as many participants as possible to a rig making contacts. 
>   
> Site Design - an operation this big is a larger challenge.  But our site may give us more flexibility in planning antennas for coexistence.  Definitely we need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m operations to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).  Does someone have the recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for their trade secret ?
>   
> Ideas appreciated. 
>   
> Curt
>
>
>
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From wx3b at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 14:15:33 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:15:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!
In-Reply-To: <4BED8718.8000303@qis.net>
Message-ID: <357452.79101.qm@web54304.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear Field day Enthusiasts,

How about that, I hope Mr. Sluz (NY3A) is reading these notes, it looks like CW station #2 is going to THRIVE!

Welcome to the CW #2 team Captain position, Curt.


73,

Jim  WX3B

--- On Fri, 5/14/10, Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net> wrote:

> From: Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to Be Assembled
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:23 PM
> Curt:
> 
> I appreciate your insight...I hope to help set up and
> operate CW in the 
> evenings until around 11pm if needed. I offer my Omni VII
> station since 
> it has both the 500 & 300 cw filters.I'll give Bill
> W2EGL a call as 
> well. I think part of the fun at FD is getting a chance to
> operate 
> different rigs and of course good food..
> 
> I'll see you at the BOD meeting next week..
> 
> Best 73's
> 
> Bill N3WM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/14/2010 12:52 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> > I was challenged to consider being captain of station
> 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.? This
> station will major on 40m operation, while that station
> pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m. 
> >
> > An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my
> imagination: 
> >
> > 1300 - 1400? B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
> > ??? * "The 100 pound DXpedition"
> >
> > Operating from some far away place can be great fun.
> This talk describes how good planning and the right gear can
> make it possible to create an effective station with just
> the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary, and ...
> (words censored for this audience) ... should be on the menu
> for your next vacation with the help of ultralight
> transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and
> portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons learned
> from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest adventure
> to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition motto
> is: "Go light. Work the world."
> > OK I am thinking to try to put together CW Station #2
> for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station at
> those DXpeditions perhaps!). 
> >???
> > While if my employment holds up I wish to purchase a
> new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner rig
> for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.?
> Otherwise I am open to other choices.? I figure this is
> less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light weight
> power supply so maybe I won't count this in the
> weight!).? I hope to deploy 4 or more different
> operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent ! 
> >???
> > Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB stations
> with a lighter-weight theme ?????Not that I
> wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !? I have
> enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter, Omni-whatever,
> IC-756 and K2 at previous FD's. 
> >???
> > I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but it
> would be nifty if someone could assist me in developing a
> light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other band
> operations ?? I really need some help with engineering.
> 
> >???
> > Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work last
> year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help us be
> more agile ?? I am open to using either Writelog or
> N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity
> amongst the passionate participants. 
> >???
> > Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio
> happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public and
> get more of our members involved.? My crazy idea was to
> establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD site --
> perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF station
> -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic thru the
> prime time hours.? Can anyone take this idea and run
> with it ?? 
> >???
> > GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather have
> an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.? I
> would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB
> Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning from
> the big gun operators at 1 and 2.? I think this makes
> for a better 'one field day' operation than being on its
> own.? Also it is better for reducing QRM since we won't
> be on the same band as the other SSB stations.? Please
> think about it !? The real deal is getting as many
> participants as possible to a rig making contacts. 
> >???
> > Site Design - an operation this big is a larger
> challenge.? But our site may give us more flexibility
> in planning antennas for coexistence.? Definitely we
> need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m operations
> to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).? Does someone have the
> recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for their
> trade secret ?
> >???
> > Ideas appreciated. 
> >???
> > Curt
> >
> >
> >
> >
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From comulada at verizon.net  Fri May 14 14:53:15 2010
From: comulada at verizon.net (Anthony Comulada)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:53:15 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!
Message-ID: <0L2F007TZB4CKE71@vms173007.mailsrvcs.net>

Ok, sounds like everything is coming together for this years field day. However, since I have missed the last couple of meetings I seem to be a bit out of the loop on where it is this year. Last I heard we were conducting the operation somewhere other than the club shack and possibly joining forces with the C.C. contesters club. 

Can someone bring me up to date on the FD details? It looks like it's going to be a fun one this year for sure and I'd like to be there if at all possible...

Thanks,



Anthony KB3RJH

-----Original Message-----
From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:15 PM
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!

Dear Field day Enthusiasts,

How about that, I hope Mr. Sluz (NY3A) is reading these notes, it looks like CW station #2 is going to THRIVE!

Welcome to the CW #2 team Captain position, Curt.


73,

Jim  WX3B

--- On Fri, 5/14/10, Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net> wrote:

> From: Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to Be Assembled
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:23 PM
> Curt:
> 
> I appreciate your insight...I hope to help set up and
> operate CW in the 
> evenings until around 11pm if needed. I offer my Omni VII
> station since 
> it has both the 500 & 300 cw filters.I'll give Bill
> W2EGL a call as 
> well. I think part of the fun at FD is getting a chance to
> operate 
> different rigs and of course good food..
> 
> I'll see you at the BOD meeting next week..
> 
> Best 73's
> 
> Bill N3WM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/14/2010 12:52 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> > I was challenged to consider being captain of station
> 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.? This
> station will major on 40m operation, while that station
> pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m. 
> >
> > An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my
> imagination: 
> >
> > 1300 - 1400? B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
> > ??? * "The 100 pound DXpedition"
> >
> > Operating from some far away place can be great fun.
> This talk describes how good planning and the right gear can
> make it possible to create an effective station with just
> the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary, and ...
> (words censored for this audience) ... should be on the menu
> for your next vacation with the help of ultralight
> transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and
> portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons learned
> from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest adventure
> to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition motto
> is: "Go light. Work the world."
> > OK I am thinking to try to put together CW Station #2
> for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station at
> those DXpeditions perhaps!). 
> >???
> > While if my employment holds up I wish to purchase a
> new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner rig
> for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.?
> Otherwise I am open to other choices.? I figure this is
> less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light weight
> power supply so maybe I won't count this in the
> weight!).? I hope to deploy 4 or more different
> operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent ! 
> >???
> > Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB stations
> with a lighter-weight theme ?????Not that I
> wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !? I have
> enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter, Omni-whatever,
> IC-756 and K2 at previous FD's. 
> >???
> > I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but it
> would be nifty if someone could assist me in developing a
> light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other band
> operations ?? I really need some help with engineering.
> 
> >???
> > Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work last
> year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help us be
> more agile ?? I am open to using either Writelog or
> N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity
> amongst the passionate participants. 
> >???
> > Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio
> happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public and
> get more of our members involved.? My crazy idea was to
> establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD site --
> perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF station
> -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic thru the
> prime time hours.? Can anyone take this idea and run
> with it ?? 
> >???
> > GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather have
> an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.? I
> would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB
> Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning from
> the big gun operators at 1 and 2.? I think this makes
> for a better 'one field day' operation than being on its
> own.? Also it is better for reducing QRM since we won't
> be on the same band as the other SSB stations.? Please
> think about it !? The real deal is getting as many
> participants as possible to a rig making contacts. 
> >???
> > Site Design - an operation this big is a larger
> challenge.? But our site may give us more flexibility
> in planning antennas for coexistence.? Definitely we
> need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m operations
> to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).? Does someone have the
> recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for their
> trade secret ?
> >???
> > Ideas appreciated. 
> >???
> > Curt
> >
> >
> >
> >
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From wx3b at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 14:59:30 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:59:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!
In-Reply-To: <0L2F007TZB4CKE71@vms173007.mailsrvcs.net>
Message-ID: <842280.97871.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hello Anthony and CCARC Field Day Enthusiasts,

Most of the Carroll County Contesters (if not all) are also CCARC members.

Our two 'groups' are joining forces and we will have field day at an old familar favorite spot:  the Gamber Volunteer Fire Department site.

Bill W2EGL is the team leader coordinating field day for CCARC...and I am working with the "CCC" folks to coordinate things on our side.  

We're going to need a LOT OF HELP OPERATING the stations, especially after folks pack it between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am Sunday.

Hope you can join us in the fun.


73!



--- On Fri, 5/14/10, Anthony Comulada <comulada at verizon.net> wrote:

> From: Anthony Comulada <comulada at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 2:53 PM
> Ok, sounds like everything is coming
> together for this years field day. However, since I have
> missed the last couple of meetings I seem to be a bit out of
> the loop on where it is this year. Last I heard we were
> conducting the operation somewhere other than the club shack
> and possibly joining forces with the C.C. contesters club. 
> 
> Can someone bring me up to date on the FD details? It looks
> like it's going to be a fun one this year for sure and I'd
> like to be there if at all possible...
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Anthony KB3RJH
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:15 PM
> To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs
> on as CAPTAIN!
> 
> Dear Field day Enthusiasts,
> 
> How about that, I hope Mr. Sluz (NY3A) is reading these
> notes, it looks like CW station #2 is going to THRIVE!
> 
> Welcome to the CW #2 team Captain position, Curt.
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim? WX3B
> 
> --- On Fri, 5/14/10, Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
> > Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the
> Other Fine Stations to Be Assembled
> > To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> > Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:23 PM
> > Curt:
> > 
> > I appreciate your insight...I hope to help set up and
> > operate CW in the 
> > evenings until around 11pm if needed. I offer my Omni
> VII
> > station since 
> > it has both the 500 & 300 cw filters.I'll give
> Bill
> > W2EGL a call as 
> > well. I think part of the fun at FD is getting a
> chance to
> > operate 
> > different rigs and of course good food..
> > 
> > I'll see you at the BOD meeting next week..
> > 
> > Best 73's
> > 
> > Bill N3WM
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On 5/14/2010 12:52 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> > > I was challenged to consider being captain of
> station
> > 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.? This
> > station will major on 40m operation, while that
> station
> > pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m. 
> > >
> > > An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my
> > imagination: 
> > >
> > > 1300 - 1400? B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
> > > ??? * "The 100 pound DXpedition"
> > >
> > > Operating from some far away place can be great
> fun.
> > This talk describes how good planning and the right
> gear can
> > make it possible to create an effective station with
> just
> > the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary,
> and ...
> > (words censored for this audience) ... should be on
> the menu
> > for your next vacation with the help of ultralight
> > transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and
> > portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons
> learned
> > from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest
> adventure
> > to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition
> motto
> > is: "Go light. Work the world."
> > > OK I am thinking to try to put together CW
> Station #2
> > for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station
> at
> > those DXpeditions perhaps!). 
> > >???
> > > While if my employment holds up I wish to
> purchase a
> > new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner
> rig
> > for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.?
> > Otherwise I am open to other choices.? I figure this
> is
> > less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light
> weight
> > power supply so maybe I won't count this in the
> > weight!).? I hope to deploy 4 or more different
> > operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent
> ! 
> > >???
> > > Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB
> stations
> > with a lighter-weight theme ?????Not that I
> > wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !? I have
> > enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter,
> Omni-whatever,
> > IC-756 and K2 at previous FD's. 
> > >???
> > > I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but
> it
> > would be nifty if someone could assist me in
> developing a
> > light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other
> band
> > operations ?? I really need some help with
> engineering.
> > 
> > >???
> > > Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work
> last
> > year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help
> us be
> > more agile ?? I am open to using either Writelog or
> > N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity
> > amongst the passionate participants. 
> > >???
> > > Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio
> > happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public
> and
> > get more of our members involved.? My crazy idea was
> to
> > establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD
> site --
> > perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF
> station
> > -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic
> thru the
> > prime time hours.? Can anyone take this idea and run
> > with it ?? 
> > >???
> > > GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather
> have
> > an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.? I
> > would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB
> > Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning
> from
> > the big gun operators at 1 and 2.? I think this
> makes
> > for a better 'one field day' operation than being on
> its
> > own.? Also it is better for reducing QRM since we
> won't
> > be on the same band as the other SSB stations.?
> Please
> > think about it !? The real deal is getting as many
> > participants as possible to a rig making contacts. 
> > >???
> > > Site Design - an operation this big is a larger
> > challenge.? But our site may give us more
> flexibility
> > in planning antennas for coexistence.? Definitely we
> > need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m
> operations
> > to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).? Does someone have the
> > recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for
> their
> > trade secret ?
> > >???
> > > Ideas appreciated. 
> > >???
> > > Curt
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 15:37:52 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:37:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!
In-Reply-To: <0L2F007TZB4CKE71@vms173007.mailsrvcs.net>
References: <0L2F007TZB4CKE71@vms173007.mailsrvcs.net>
Message-ID: <180943.67203.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Anthony 

Great to hear from you.? We decided that FD would be in YOUR back yard !? Well, not quite - plan is to operate from Gamber Fire Company grounds on route 32.? 

yes it will be great to have you operating one or more rigs, helping with cooking and eating ... and some of us will even camp out overnite there.? 

73 Curt

?


----- Original Message ----
From: Anthony Comulada <comulada at verizon.net>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 2:53:15 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!

Ok, sounds like everything is coming together for this years field day. However, since I have missed the last couple of meetings I seem to be a bit out of the loop on where it is this year. Last I heard we were conducting the operation somewhere other than the club shack and possibly joining forces with the C.C. contesters club. 

Can someone bring me up to date on the FD details? It looks like it's going to be a fun one this year for sure and I'd like to be there if at all possible...

Thanks,



Anthony KB3RJH

-----Original Message-----
From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:15 PM
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - WB8YYY signs on as CAPTAIN!

Dear Field day Enthusiasts,

How about that, I hope Mr. Sluz (NY3A) is reading these notes, it looks like CW station #2 is going to THRIVE!

Welcome to the CW #2 team Captain position, Curt.


73,

Jim? WX3B

--- On Fri, 5/14/10, Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net> wrote:

> From: Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to Be Assembled
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:23 PM
> Curt:
> 
> I appreciate your insight...I hope to help set up and
> operate CW in the 
> evenings until around 11pm if needed. I offer my Omni VII
> station since 
> it has both the 500 & 300 cw filters.I'll give Bill
> W2EGL a call as 
> well. I think part of the fun at FD is getting a chance to
> operate 
> different rigs and of course good food..
> 
> I'll see you at the BOD meeting next week..
> 
> Best 73's
> 
> Bill N3WM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/14/2010 12:52 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> > I was challenged to consider being captain of station
> 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.? This
> station will major on 40m operation, while that station
> pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m. 
> >
> > An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my
> imagination: 
> >
> > 1300 - 1400? B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
> > ??? * "The 100 pound DXpedition"
> >
> > Operating from some far away place can be great fun.
> This talk describes how good planning and the right gear can
> make it possible to create an effective station with just
> the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary, and ...
> (words censored for this audience) ... should be on the menu
> for your next vacation with the help of ultralight
> transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and
> portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons learned
> from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest adventure
> to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition motto
> is: "Go light. Work the world."
> > OK I am thinking to try to put together CW Station #2
> for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station at
> those DXpeditions perhaps!). 
> >???
> > While if my employment holds up I wish to purchase a
> new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner rig
> for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.?
> Otherwise I am open to other choices.? I figure this is
> less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light weight
> power supply so maybe I won't count this in the
> weight!).? I hope to deploy 4 or more different
> operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent ! 
> >???
> > Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB stations
> with a lighter-weight theme ?????Not that I
> wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !? I have
> enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter, Omni-whatever,
> IC-756 and K2 at previous FD's. 
> >???
> > I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but it
> would be nifty if someone could assist me in developing a
> light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other band
> operations ?? I really need some help with engineering.
> 
> >???
> > Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work last
> year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help us be
> more agile ?? I am open to using either Writelog or
> N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity
> amongst the passionate participants. 
> >???
> > Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio
> happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public and
> get more of our members involved.? My crazy idea was to
> establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD site --
> perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF station
> -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic thru the
> prime time hours.? Can anyone take this idea and run
> with it ?? 
> >???
> > GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather have
> an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.? I
> would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB
> Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning from
> the big gun operators at 1 and 2.? I think this makes
> for a better 'one field day' operation than being on its
> own.? Also it is better for reducing QRM since we won't
> be on the same band as the other SSB stations.? Please
> think about it !? The real deal is getting as many
> participants as possible to a rig making contacts. 
> >???
> > Site Design - an operation this big is a larger
> challenge.? But our site may give us more flexibility
> in planning antennas for coexistence.? Definitely we
> need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m operations
> to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).? Does someone have the
> recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for their
> trade secret ?
> >???
> > Ideas appreciated. 
> >???
> > Curt
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ______________________________________________________________
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 15:55:34 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:55:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to
	Be Assembled
In-Reply-To: <4BED8718.8000303@qis.net>
References: <857696.55474.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<4BED8718.8000303@qis.net>
Message-ID: <519553.33542.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Bill

FB - i was afraid you were tied up and glad you can participate in FD.? 

CW ops were scarce/weary at both K3PZN and WY3P last year -- so of course you will find time at a rig !? 

speaking of rigs - I am open to whatever - and since I haven't used an Omni VII before that would be an easy sell .... so feel free to join me as co-captain if you are available

I am expecting NY3A and ND3F (my friend Brian aka N3IQ) to jump in with both feet -- but I hope plenty others also do some CW.? I suspect Pete, Steve N3SB, N3III, W3JJH?and countless others will also want some operating time.? (we also need to invite N3DF, K3ESE .... )

Shhhh ... don't tell anyone but if we use the K2/100, it has a second PS feed that hooks up to a battery - and perhaps an hour or so of lower power operation would be interesting .... and might bring dit-dididit-dit out of the woods)

I know that John W3JJH has volunteered to bring some 'stored' solar energy to the site (maybe even collect some photons there also ....) that we could integrate into CW station 2.? Speaking of alternate energy - we need to find Phil who has also done this in the past and get him to a rig as well.? 

Can a large number of radio geeks transmitting from many rigs simultaneously have a blast -- sure -- but a little work will be required.? Important to make a place for everyone at the 'table.'? 

73 Curt

----- Original Message ----
From: Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 1:23:36 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD CW Station #2 - and the Other Fine Stations to Be Assembled

Curt:

I appreciate your insight...I hope to help set up and operate CW in the 
evenings until around 11pm if needed. I offer my Omni VII station since 
it has both the 500 & 300 cw filters.I'll give Bill W2EGL a call as 
well. I think part of the fun at FD is getting a chance to operate 
different rigs and of course good food..

I'll see you at the BOD meeting next week..

Best 73's

Bill N3WM









On 5/14/2010 12:52 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> I was challenged to consider being captain of station 2 - and I am willing to do it with some help.? This station will major on 40m operation, while that station pulled together by Steve NY3A will major on 20m. 
>
> An interesting theme from Dayton has captured my imagination: 
>
> 1300 - 1400? B. Scott Andersen, NE1RD
> ??? * "The 100 pound DXpedition"
>
> Operating from some far away place can be great fun. This talk describes how good planning and the right gear can make it possible to create an effective station with just the stuff in your checked bags. Portable, temporary, and ... (words censored for this audience) ... should be on the menu for your next vacation with the help of ultralight transceivers, new battery and solar technologies, and portable antenna solutions. Successes and lessons learned from operations on VP2M, V4, KP2, and the latest adventure to J6 will be highlighted. The 100 Pound DXpedition motto is: "Go light. Work the world."
> OK I am thinking to try to put together CW Station #2 for less than 100 lbs (which may be 2-3X per station at those DXpeditions perhaps!). 
>? 
> While if my employment holds up I wish to purchase a new 20-some lb rig, I could supply a K2/100w/autotuner rig for FD use - if that is a rig folk wish to use.? Otherwise I am open to other choices.? I figure this is less than 10 lbs .... but yikes I don't own a light weight power supply so maybe I won't count this in the weight!).? I hope to deploy 4 or more different operators over the 24 hours -- time to locate my tent ! 
>? 
> Could we also put together one of our ~ 3 SSB stations with a lighter-weight theme ??? Not that I wouldn't enjoy operating any rig at FD !? I have enjoyed so far using K3, FT-1000, Jupiter, Omni-whatever, IC-756 and K2 at previous FD's. 
>? 
> I suspect CW station2 will use a 40m dipole, but it would be nifty if someone could assist me in developing a light-weight 15 or 10 m moxon beam for some other band operations ?? I really need some help with engineering. 
>? 
> Networking -- as we benefitted from Andy's work last year, perhaps networking a few of our rigs could help us be more agile ?? I am open to using either Writelog or N1MM - and I have been warned to expect log diversity amongst the passionate participants. 
>? 
> Non-contest modes - I would welcome more radio happenings at our FD site, to better engage the public and get more of our members involved.? My crazy idea was to establish a VHF point-to-point link with another FD site -- perhaps manning this 'intercom' on FM from our VHF station -- and being ready to pass audio and visual traffic thru the prime time hours.? Can anyone take this idea and run with it ?? 
>? 
> GOTA - I confess given the choice, I would rather have an extra SSB station than a rig devoted to GOTA.? I would much prefer to mainstream the new hams into SSB Station 3 or 4, as well as participating and learning from the big gun operators at 1 and 2.? I think this makes for a better 'one field day' operation than being on its own.? Also it is better for reducing QRM since we won't be on the same band as the other SSB stations.? Please think about it !? The real deal is getting as many participants as possible to a rig making contacts. 
>? 
> Site Design - an operation this big is a larger challenge.? But our site may give us more flexibility in planning antennas for coexistence.? Definitely we need a design that will allow 3 simultaneous 40m operations to thrive (SSB/digital/CW).? Does someone have the recipe - or is it time to query our neighbors for their trade secret ?
>? 
> Ideas appreciated. 
>? 
> Curt
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From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Fri May 14 16:22:03 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 16:22:03 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
Message-ID: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>


Hello all,

 

We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope to keep it up all night.  You don't have to be a fast typist as I have added most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the computer and I will have a separate computer for the logging.  A/C, Heat, lights and coffee are available.

 

My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us any more points?

 

My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and maybe up to 10 mtrs.  I'll have to think that over some as I remember a HV powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might generate some noise).

 

Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........

 

John, K3KWO

 

 
 		 	   		  

From comulada at verizon.net  Fri May 14 16:43:23 2010
From: comulada at verizon.net (Anthony Comulada)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 16:43:23 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
Message-ID: <0L2F00ANVG7W1YN4@vms173011.mailsrvcs.net>


John,

I should be able to help on the digi side. I am looking at possibly camping overnight with my daughter as space permits. So count me in tenatively at this point.

Anthony KB3RJH


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Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
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Hello all,

 

We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope to keep it up all night.  You don't have to be a fast typist as I have added most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the computer and I will have a separate computer for the logging.  A/C, Heat, lights and coffee are available.

 

My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us any more points?

 

My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and maybe up to 10 mtrs.  I'll have to think that over some as I remember a HV powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might generate some noise).

 

Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........

 

John, K3KWO

 

 
 		 	   		  
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From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Fri May 14 19:57:42 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 19:57:42 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
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Sounds great Anthony,  keep and eye out for anyone else to helpout.  The logger doesn't have to hold a ham ticket.  I plan on bringing over the Communications Box and generator over to Gamber, even though I might not do the complete setup on Friday.  I think the final location of the antennas will determine where the BOX  and generator are located for the weekend.

 

See you there,

 

John, K3KWO

 


 
> From: comulada at verizon.net
> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 16:43:23 -0400
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> John,
> 
> I should be able to help on the digi side. I am looking at possibly camping overnight with my daughter as space permits. So count me in tenatively at this point.
> 
> Anthony KB3RJH
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hart <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
> To: (RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> 
> 
> We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope to keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have added most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the computer and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights and coffee are available.
> 
> 
> 
> My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us any more points?
> 
> 
> 
> My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a HV powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might generate some noise).
> 
> 
> 
> Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
> 
> 
> 
> John, K3KWO
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From k3cav at comcast.net  Fri May 14 20:57:56 2010
From: k3cav at comcast.net (Ed K3CAV)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>

Hi John,
  I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed.  Ed K3CAV
----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital


>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope to 
> keep it up all night.  You don't have to be a fast typist as I have added 
> most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the computer 
> and I will have a separate computer for the logging.  A/C, Heat, lights 
> and coffee are available.
>
>
>
> My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us any 
> more points?
>
>
>
> My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and 
> maybe up to 10 mtrs.  I'll have to think that over some as I remember a HV 
> powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might generate 
> some noise).
>
>
>
> Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
>
>
>
> John, K3KWO
>
>
>
>
>
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From seadog2400 at comcast.net  Fri May 14 21:14:48 2010
From: seadog2400 at comcast.net (seadog2400 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 01:14:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day
In-Reply-To: <1218703793.19388641273886082840.JavaMail.root@sz0148a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1363491480.19388661273886088681.JavaMail.root@sz0148a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>



Hello Fellas, I Would Love To Run?Some?Cw Op's At Field Day. I Could Bring The Omni VI. I Could?Also?Bring?My K1 Qrp?Rig,?But It Depends On What Class We Are Running This Year.?I Will Make Every Effort To Keep The Weekend Free Of July 26/27 For Field Day. I Would Also Like To Do Digital Op's For A Bit. 73's Jeff W3JSE 


From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 21:41:24 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:41:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day
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Jeff

FB - maybe you can do a triple play and operate some all 3 modes!  

Thanks for rig offers - stand by on that.  Normally a station captain procures/provides a rig for each position - I haven't determined exactly what we will use at CW station 2.  I think we have more rigs offered than I know what to do with !  (Hint it is always fun to use a new radio - once you find where the main controls are).  As for that K1, I am thinking we might do a little 'small rig' operating in the mix - it will be up to the particular operator!  

Enthusiasm for FD is very high today.  

Its going to take a decent team to install the ~6 HF antennas we will need.  Sounds like all modes will have plenty of operators in 2010.  

73 Curt




----- Original Message ----
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Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day



Hello Fellas, I Would Love To Run Some Cw Op's At Field Day. I Could Bring The Omni VI. I Could Also Bring My K1 Qrp Rig, But It Depends On What Class We Are Running This Year. I Will Make Every Effort To Keep The Weekend Free Of July 26/27 For Field Day. I Would Also Like To Do Digital Op's For A Bit. 73's Jeff W3JSE 

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From wx3b at yahoo.com  Fri May 14 22:03:19 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 19:03:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 field day Class and Station Captain Assignments
In-Reply-To: <1363491480.19388661273886088681.JavaMail.root@sz0148a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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Hi Everyone,

It IS GREAT to FEEL all the field day enthusiasm!!

Curt has it right, the station captains will select the equipment, install and de-install) the station (hopefully with lots of help), and make the operating schedules up for field day.

There have been several inquiries about our field day "class" so I'm going to put out an educated guess on how it will end up.  

The exact answer will be determined shorly before, or DURING field day.

If we have 4 SSB stations, 2 CW stations, 1 GOTA station and 1 VHF station, it puts us (at our choice) in the 6A or 7A classification.  

Folks that enjoy running QRP can certainly do so, however our class of operation allows up to 150 watts and I intend to run as close to that limit as possible!

Currently, your official station captains are:

a.	NY3A:  20mCW, 80m CW
b.	WB8YYY: CW #2 40m and ???
c.	W3ARS :  Unassigned
d.	K1RH:  20m SSB
e.	WX3B: Unassigned
f.	WO3L:  GOTA station, offers computer network for consolidated log (optional)
g.	N3VOP:  VHF
h.	K3KWO:  Digital Modes (?)
i.	W3JJH:    Digital Modes, all band HF (SSB), Natural Power multiplier, flexible station

Nobody has claimed a full time operation on some VERY JUICY BANDS including:

1.  80m SSB
2.  40m SSB
3.  15m SSB
4.  10m SSB (may not worth a full time  station this year)

Do we have any station captain volunteers for these BIG bands????

73!

Jim  WX3B


From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Sat May 15 07:41:44 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 07:41:44 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
In-Reply-To: <819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>,
	<819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>
Message-ID: <SNT117-W61DE64245D59037BABA2FBB8FE0@phx.gbl>


Ed,

 

Thanks for the help.  I plan on bringing the communications BOX to Gamber on Friday sometime.  At this point, I still don't know how the antennas will be spread out.  I have a multiband dipole and about 20-25 ft of mast so the antenna situation is still open for now.

Talk to you later,

 

John, K3KWO
 
> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> Hi John,
> I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed. Ed K3CAV
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> >
> >
> > We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope to 
> > keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have added 
> > most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the computer 
> > and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights 
> > and coffee are available.
> >
> >
> >
> > My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us any 
> > more points?
> >
> >
> >
> > My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and 
> > maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a HV 
> > powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might generate 
> > some noise).
> >
> >
> >
> > Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
> >
> >
> >
> > John, K3KWO
> >
> >
> >
> >
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Sat May 15 11:24:54 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 08:24:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 field day Class and Station Captain
	Assignments
In-Reply-To: <328423.14799.qm@web54306.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Sounds like we are clearly committed to 2 CW, 1 digital and at least 3 SSB stations - which = 6A

A VHF/UHF can be added in the same class.  

A 4th SSB could be considered, but it assumes 15 or 10m to be open.  Not certain.  

I suggest we flesh out a roster of ops for each station and see how we are manned.  




----- Original Message ----
From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 10:03:19 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 field day Class and Station Captain Assignments

Hi Everyone,

It IS GREAT to FEEL all the field day enthusiasm!!

Curt has it right, the station captains will select the equipment, install and de-install) the station (hopefully with lots of help), and make the operating schedules up for field day.

There have been several inquiries about our field day "class" so I'm going to put out an educated guess on how it will end up.  

The exact answer will be determined shorly before, or DURING field day.

If we have 4 SSB stations, 2 CW stations, 1 GOTA station and 1 VHF station, it puts us (at our choice) in the 6A or 7A classification.  

Folks that enjoy running QRP can certainly do so, however our class of operation allows up to 150 watts and I intend to run as close to that limit as possible!

Currently, your official station captains are:

a.    NY3A:  20mCW, 80m CW
b.    WB8YYY: CW #2 40m and ???
c.    W3ARS :  Unassigned
d.    K1RH:  20m SSB
e.    WX3B: Unassigned
f.    WO3L:  GOTA station, offers computer network for consolidated log (optional)
g.    N3VOP:  VHF
h.    K3KWO:  Digital Modes (?)
i.    W3JJH:    Digital Modes, all band HF (SSB), Natural Power multiplier, flexible station

Nobody has claimed a full time operation on some VERY JUICY BANDS including:

1.  80m SSB
2.  40m SSB
3.  15m SSB
4.  10m SSB (may not worth a full time  station this year)

Do we have any station captain volunteers for these BIG bands????

73!

Jim  WX3B

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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Sun May 16 18:37:55 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 15:37:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] TL0A Nice DX on RTTY
Message-ID: <87176.50033.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Just worked them with 50w and my vertical .... now on 10.140.  Been a while since i made a RTTY contact.  

I even made a SSB contact on 17m along with some CW.  

Hopefully y'all are doing a little radio ??

73 curt


      

From himself at wjjhoge.net  Fri May 14 17:39:04 2010
From: himself at wjjhoge.net (W. J. J. Hoge)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:39:04 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Rig
Message-ID: <47369B4F-FAC2-4F16-AA20-780925B6A12C@wjjhoge.net>

The station I intend to provide will have an 80 m inverted vee fed with ladder line and tuner and two radios.  One will be an FT-817 powered by a solar array for the five "natural power" QSOs.  The other will be an Omni VI with a key, a mike, and a computer for whatever mode(s) we want to use.

73 de W3JJH
W. J. J. Hoge
Away from my computer?sent from my iPad

From wx3b at yahoo.com  Mon May 17 16:48:16 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 13:48:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day SSB station captain opportunities:  15m, 40m,
	75m (SSB)
Message-ID: <319633.71248.qm@web54302.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear CCARC field day enthusiasts,

Seems like a long way away,  however the 2010 Field Day event is actually less than six (6) weeks from now!!!

We have been fortunate to have a number of folks come  forward to lead various SSB, digital, GOTA and CW stations, however there are some PRIME TIME opportunities for station captains still available.

Currently, we have team captain OPENINGS for 15m SSB, 40m SSB and 75m SSB.  

If you are interested in leading a team and organizing an effort for one of these band modes, please let me, or Bill W2EGL know your preference.  

73!

Jim Nitzberg   WX3B

From wo3l at comcast.net  Tue May 18 08:09:10 2010
From: wo3l at comcast.net (Andy Leeds)
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 08:09:10 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Board Meeting Reminder
Message-ID: <4BF28366.3070308@comcast.net>

The regularly scheduled board meeting is this Wed. 1930 at the FTC. The 
main topic of discussion will be the budget. All interested members are 
welcome to attend.

Andy

From wx3b at yahoo.com  Tue May 18 16:18:12 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 13:18:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] W3ARS:  Captain of the 75m SSB station
Message-ID: <95046.36605.qm@web54303.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear CCARC Field day enthusiasts,

I am pleased to announce that Clint, W3ARS has agreed to captain the 75m SSB station!

We are continuing our lively dialogue in station antenna placement, and we're getting CLOSE!

73,

Jim   WX3B

From wrstevenson at verizon.net  Mon May 17 20:21:07 2010
From: wrstevenson at verizon.net (wrstevenson at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 20:21:07 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Gamber antenna placement - for comments
In-Reply-To: <4BF1DA7F.9050406@comcast.net>
References: <004601caf601$2dafb310$890f1930$@com>
	<304140.85460.qm@web53908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<005801caf604$7de25f10$79a71d30$@com>
	<4BF1DA7F.9050406@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <3E92F94FC43943329A09C723D2BD5FBA@StevensonPC>

Hi All,
  Jim has done a great job of making the appeal,  I will make it again.  If you are coming to field day, even for a short time, please let us know how long you will be there, what you want to do and what if any gear you want to use.  I am compiling all of the emails that are flying and will consolidate the information so we can start working on schedules and see what gaps we have as far as operators and gear.   I am also going to start making some contacts with media and local officials to get us some publicity for the event.   Stay tuned.  More to follow.
  

Best 73
Bill

From: Andy Leeds 
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 8:08 PM
To: Jim Nitzberg 
Cc: 'Curt Milton' ; wx3b at yahoo.com ; W2EGL at arrl.net ; robheath00 at hotmail.com ; wo3l at arrl.net ; n3mcb at arrl.net ; w3jjh at arrl.net ; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com ; 'Michael Fisher' ; w3ars at hotmail.com ; 'Sluz, Steve' 
Subject: Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments


GOTA - I'll setup my 10-15-20 vertical for those bands. I'd like to get a 80/40M dipole up but that will depend on how things work out at the time. The vertical antenna has a control cable for switching the coils I think I have 75' of that cable so that's the limiting factor (without the cable it defaults to 20M). 

I should have digital modes available on the GOTA station as well. 

Andy

On 5/17/2010 17:04, Jim Nitzberg wrote: 
  Thanks Curt ? for your enthusiastic response.  

    

  Your idea is an excellent one ? as long as I can get ?the house? provided by K1RH to mid field.  This would also require that John W3JJH and John K3KWO be 300 feet away from shelter ? so they would need to procure some coax! 

    

  Mike, N3VOP is setting up a VHF station, and he can set it up where he?d like, there are no interference issues there. 

    

  Andy, WO3L is in charge of GOTA?. 

    

  I?m still recruiting for 15m, 40m and 75m SSB however Clint and I are prepared to POUNCE if there are no takers! 

    

  73, 

    

  Jim 

    

    

    

  From: Curt Milton [mailto:wb8yyy at yahoo.com] 
  Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:59 PM
  To: wx3b at yahoo.com; Jim Nitzberg; W2EGL at arrl.net; robheath00 at hotmail.com; wo3l at arrl.net; n3mcb at arrl.net; w3jjh at arrl.net; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com; Michael Fisher; w3ars at hotmail.com; Sluz, Steve
  Subject: Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments 

   

  Jim 

   

  Thanks for the effort.  I was hoping you would have access to big station's lessons learned.  I like that the modes are segregated because both clubs have BPF sets to deal with co-located bands.  

   

  I do feel that CW and digital need the maximum separation (John will thank me)- because these modes can be only 10 kHz or less apart.  Better to put SSB in the middle if that is possible.  The roofing filters in the SSB rigs will likely work better with the further frequency separation.  
    

  I do sense (unless things suddenly change) that we may be handicapped in spectrum !  Its hard for me to see we will have enough open bands to go much above 6A - unless we want to assume 10m sporadic E than maybe 7A - so I suggest we don't set up more gear than we can use.  

   

  If we set up a GOTA - I sense it will be mostly SSB - so perhaps it should be in the CW neighborhood.  

   

  VHF/UHF could occupy some operators if we get some interesting propagation - and perhaps could also perform interesting demonstrations to visitors - so perhaps it could be optimally located as a greeting post ? 

  73 Curt 

   

  From: "wx3b at yahoo.com" <wx3b at yahoo.com>
  To: Jim Nitzberg <nitz at selectsa.com>; W2EGL at arrl.net; wb8yyy at yahoo.com; robheath00 at hotmail.com; wo3l at arrl.net; n3mcb at arrl.net; w3jjh at arrl.net; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com; Michael Fisher <n3vop at hotmail.com>; w3ars at hotmail.com; "Sluz, Steve" <Steve.Sluz at thalescomminc.com>
  Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 4:40:25 PM
  Subject: RE: Gamber antenna placement - for comments 

  This time, with the picture attached! 

   

  73, 

   

  Jim 

   

  From: Jim Nitzberg [mailto:nitz at selectsa.com] 
  Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:40 PM
  To: 'W2EGL at arrl.net'; 'wb8yyy at yahoo.com'; 'robheath00 at hotmail.com'; 'wo3l at arrl.net'; 'n3mcb at arrl.net'; 'w3jjh at arrl.net'; 'john_k3kwo at hotmail.com'; 'Michael Fisher'; 'w3ars at hotmail.com'; 'Sluz, Steve'
  Subject: Gamber antenna placement - for comments 

   

  Dear 2010 Field Day enthusiasts from CCARC and CCC, 

   

  I am pleased to submit this picture for your comments and consideration.  It is an ariel view of Gamber, and I have placed some pins in ?suggested? antenna locations 

  of different band modes.  

   

  Our goals with this placement are: 

   

  1.       To put as MUCH separation between the different band modes as possible without tangling our antennas in power lines 

  2.       To put the station antennas in a North/South line, so that the elements can be sideways to each other when they beam due west 

  a.       (This is an old trick from W3AO to minimize inter-station interference) 

  3.       To recognize the fact that two SSB stations will be entirely self contained within K1RH?s motor home, and does not need to be near any buildings. 

   

  I have copied team leaders and station captains on this email and encourage you to give me your thoughts! 

   

  73, 

   

  Jim Nitzberg   WX3B 

   

    


From robheath00 at hotmail.com  Mon May 17 20:41:22 2010
From: robheath00 at hotmail.com (Rob Heath)
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 20:41:22 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Gamber antenna placement - for comments
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Message-ID: <COL114-W4636E30414E046BEA91778C0E10@phx.gbl>


I will be there from Friday to Sunday.  I obviously can't spend the entire night patrolling and can't be responsible for other gear left on site, but it will add a presence.  I will have a 50' tower, 3 element beam and my FT1000MP.  The wife and kid will probably work for a good part of Sat night.  The son or I will probably either start or run for a while on Sat afternoon.  We can probably accomodate other ops Sat afternoon.  I will probably have lots of opening on Sun, but will try to operate as much as needed to keep the station on the air.
 


From: wrstevenson at verizon.net
To: wo3l at comcast.net; nitz at selectsa.com; k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
CC: wb8yyy at yahoo.com; wx3b at yahoo.com; W2EGL at arrl.net; robheath00 at hotmail.com; wo3l at arrl.net; n3mcb at arrl.net; w3jjh at arrl.net; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com; n3vop at hotmail.com; w3ars at hotmail.com; Steve.Sluz at thalescomminc.com
Subject: Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 20:21:07 -0400


Hi All,
  Jim has done a great job of making the appeal,  I will make it again.  If you are coming to field day, even for a short time, please let us know how long you will be there, what you want to do and what if any gear you want to use.  I am compiling all of the emails that are flying and will consolidate the information so we can start working on schedules and see what gaps we have as far as operators and gear.   I am also going to start making some contacts with media and local officials to get us some publicity for the event.   Stay tuned.  More to follow.
  
 
Best 73

Bill


From: Andy Leeds 
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 8:08 PM
To: Jim Nitzberg 
Cc: 'Curt Milton' ; wx3b at yahoo.com ; W2EGL at arrl.net ; robheath00 at hotmail.com ; wo3l at arrl.net ; n3mcb at arrl.net ; w3jjh at arrl.net ; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com ; 'Michael Fisher' ; w3ars at hotmail.com ; 'Sluz, Steve' 
Subject: Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments

GOTA - I'll setup my 10-15-20 vertical for those bands. I'd like to get a 80/40M dipole up but that will depend on how things work out at the time. The vertical antenna has a control cable for switching the coils I think I have 75' of that cable so that's the limiting factor (without the cable it defaults to 20M). 

I should have digital modes available on the GOTA station as well. 

Andy

On 5/17/2010 17:04, Jim Nitzberg wrote: 


Thanks Curt ? for your enthusiastic response.  

  

Your idea is an excellent one ? as long as I can get ?the house? provided by K1RH to mid field.  This would also require that John W3JJH and John K3KWO be 300 feet away from shelter ? so they would need to procure some coax! 

  

Mike, N3VOP is setting up a VHF station, and he can set it up where he?d like, there are no interference issues there. 

  

Andy, WO3L is in charge of GOTA?. 

  

I?m still recruiting for 15m, 40m and 75m SSB however Clint and I are prepared to POUNCE if there are no takers! 

  

73, 

  

Jim 

  

  

  



From: Curt Milton [mailto:wb8yyy at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:59 PM
To: wx3b at yahoo.com; Jim Nitzberg; W2EGL at arrl.net; robheath00 at hotmail.com; wo3l at arrl.net; n3mcb at arrl.net; w3jjh at arrl.net; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com; Michael Fisher; w3ars at hotmail.com; Sluz, Steve
Subject: Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments 





Jim 





Thanks for the effort.  I was hoping you would have access to big station's lessons learned.  I like that the modes are segregated because both clubs have BPF sets to deal with co-located bands.  





I do feel that CW and digital need the maximum separation (John will thank me)- because these modes can be only 10 kHz or less apart.  Better to put SSB in the middle if that is possible.  The roofing filters in the SSB rigs will likely work better with the further frequency separation.  
  


I do sense (unless things suddenly change) that we may be handicapped in spectrum !  Its hard for me to see we will have enough open bands to go much above 6A - unless we want to assume 10m sporadic E than maybe 7A - so I suggest we don't set up more gear than we can use.  





If we set up a GOTA - I sense it will be mostly SSB - so perhaps it should be in the CW neighborhood.  





VHF/UHF could occupy some operators if we get some interesting propagation - and perhaps could also perform interesting demonstrations to visitors - so perhaps it could be optimally located as a greeting post ? 


73 Curt 






From: "wx3b at yahoo.com" <wx3b at yahoo.com>
To: Jim Nitzberg <nitz at selectsa.com>; W2EGL at arrl.net; wb8yyy at yahoo.com; robheath00 at hotmail.com; wo3l at arrl.net; n3mcb at arrl.net; w3jjh at arrl.net; john_k3kwo at hotmail.com; Michael Fisher <n3vop at hotmail.com>; w3ars at hotmail.com; "Sluz, Steve" <Steve.Sluz at thalescomminc.com>
Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 4:40:25 PM
Subject: RE: Gamber antenna placement - for comments 


This time, with the picture attached! 



73, 



Jim 





From: Jim Nitzberg [mailto:nitz at selectsa.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:40 PM
To: 'W2EGL at arrl.net'; 'wb8yyy at yahoo.com'; 'robheath00 at hotmail.com'; 'wo3l at arrl.net'; 'n3mcb at arrl.net'; 'w3jjh at arrl.net'; 'john_k3kwo at hotmail.com'; 'Michael Fisher'; 'w3ars at hotmail.com'; 'Sluz, Steve'
Subject: Gamber antenna placement - for comments 



Dear 2010 Field Day enthusiasts from CCARC and CCC, 



I am pleased to submit this picture for your comments and consideration.  It is an ariel view of Gamber, and I have placed some pins in ?suggested? antenna locations 

of different band modes.  



Our goals with this placement are: 



1.       To put as MUCH separation between the different band modes as possible without tangling our antennas in power lines 

2.       To put the station antennas in a North/South line, so that the elements can be sideways to each other when they beam due west 

a.       (This is an old trick from W3AO to minimize inter-station interference) 

3.       To recognize the fact that two SSB stations will be entirely self contained within K1RH?s motor home, and does not need to be near any buildings. 



I have copied team leaders and station captains on this email and encourage you to give me your thoughts! 



73, 



Jim Nitzberg   WX3B 



  

 		 	   		  
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From patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov  Wed May 19 09:30:28 2010
From: patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov (Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680))
Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:30:28 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] PICetSat Fun
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You are invited! . . .  

Would you like to join me for a PICetSat 
Lite launch on the weekend after next?  

I have lots of Helium to share!    

I am targeting a set up start time of about 
10:00 A.M. on Saturday of the Memorial Day 
holiday weekend.  That's Saturday, May 29.  
The launch site can be any place in Carroll 
County, Maryland.  Coordination will be on 
the 145.410 MHz K3PZN/R machine in West-
minster, Md. (or as a backup 147.285 MHz 
machine in Sykesville).  

We will launch anything you wish with a 
microcontroller attached, so your ideas are 
welcome.  Otherwise I will just release test 
balloons and a PICetSat of my own from my 
backyard in the Sykesville/Eldersburg/
Westminster area.  

RSVP within a week.  Thanks!    

Cheers,

Pat Kilroy, N8PK
pat at patkilroy.com



From wx3b at yahoo.com  Wed May 19 12:03:23 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 09:03:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Planned Attendance at field day (20): Will YOU be
	there?
Message-ID: <282371.68594.qm@web54301.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear Bill (W2EGL) and all CCARC members,

We have a good turnout planned for our Field Day event in Gamber, MD this year!  

I count about 20 folks planning to attend as follows:

To date we have the following team captains leading the operation:

a.	NY3A:  CW #1:  20m & 80m
b.	WB8YYY: CW #2 40m  & 15m
c.	W3ARS :  75m SSB
d.	K1RH:  20m SSB
e.	WX3B: Unassigned (leaning toward 10m, 15m SSB)
f.	WO3L:  GOTA station, offers computer network for consolidated log (optional)
g.	N3VOP:  VHF
h.	K3KWO:  Digital
i.	W3JJH:    (Unassigned) SSB (and natural power bonus)


...And other operators and guests....

3.	Other Attendees
a.	Potential visitors
i.	W3ADC, W3ADX, Sandy, Jonathan, AA3XZ
ii.	K3TDH, K3RCH  and the triplets Matthew Nicholas and Douglas
b.	Rumored to operate	
i.	N3WM, N3YIM


....And our Field Day Coordinator Bill W2EGL.


If you plan to participate in this grand event, please contact Bill, W2EGL directly as well as any station captain so you can arrange to operate the band/modes of your choice!

73,

Jim  WX3B

From ke3fl at yahoo.com  Wed May 19 12:05:43 2010
From: ke3fl at yahoo.com (Philip Karras)
Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 09:05:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] PICetSat Fun
In-Reply-To: <F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF079AEE3@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>
Message-ID: <92632.58333.qm@web112011.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Sounds like fun, unfortunately I won't be in town that Sat.

73 de ke3fl
Phil

--- On Wed, 5/19/10, Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680) <patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov> wrote:

> From: Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680) <patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov>
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] PICetSat Fun
> To: "k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 9:30 AM
> You are invited! . . .? 
> 
> Would you like to join me for a PICetSat 
> Lite launch on the weekend after next?? 
> 
> I have lots of Helium to share!? ? 
> 
> I am targeting a set up start time of about 
> 10:00 A.M. on Saturday of the Memorial Day 
> holiday weekend.? That's Saturday, May 29.? 
> The launch site can be any place in Carroll 
> County, Maryland.? Coordination will be on 
> the 145.410 MHz K3PZN/R machine in West-
> minster, Md. (or as a backup 147.285 MHz 
> machine in Sykesville).? 
> 
> We will launch anything you wish with a 
> microcontroller attached, so your ideas are 
> welcome.? Otherwise I will just release test 
> balloons and a PICetSat of my own from my 
> backyard in the Sykesville/Eldersburg/
> Westminster area.? 
> 
> RSVP within a week.? Thanks!? ? 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Pat Kilroy, N8PK
> pat at patkilroy.com
> 
> 
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From twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com  Thu May 20 17:37:49 2010
From: twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com (Tom Wimsatt)
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 17:37:49 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day attendance
Message-ID: <73F2256F-0E2D-4B32-9BD0-79B9DC70F8DA@wimsatt.truepath.com>

I was incorrect about our vacation plans and it turns out I will be  
able to make it for part.  We have a musical commitment Sunday morning.

Tom Wimsatt
KB3PNU
Sent from my iPod

From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Thu May 20 17:59:54 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 14:59:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day attendance
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Tom

very cool - contact WX3B to get some time on SSB (he will train you well), or myself for CW, and/or K3KWO for digital modes.  if you have spare time after that, I can imagine N3VOP could also use support on VHF/UHF but I suggest getting in on some HF action.  

73 Curt




----- Original Message ----
From: Tom Wimsatt <twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com>
To: CCARC K3PZN <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010 5:37:49 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day attendance

I was incorrect about our vacation plans and it turns out I will be  
able to make it for part.  We have a musical commitment Sunday morning.

Tom Wimsatt
KB3PNU
Sent from my iPod
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From k3cav at comcast.net  Fri May 21 05:52:39 2010
From: k3cav at comcast.net (Ed K3CAV)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 05:52:39 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>,
	<819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>
	<SNT117-W61DE64245D59037BABA2FBB8FE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <65679D92722346EFA2C97FBDB3EA442E@frontoffice>

Hi John,
  I should be able to make the Friday setup if needed.  My favorite is 
overnight.  I'll try to keep in touch between now and then.

Ed K3CAV

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital


>
> Ed,
>
>
>
> Thanks for the help.  I plan on bringing the communications BOX to Gamber 
> on Friday sometime.  At this point, I still don't know how the antennas 
> will be spread out.  I have a multiband dipole and about 20-25 ft of mast 
> so the antenna situation is still open for now.
>
> Talk to you later,
>
>
>
> John, K3KWO
>
>> From: k3cav at comcast.net
>> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
>> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
>>
>> Hi John,
>> I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed. Ed K3CAV
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
>> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
>> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Hello all,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope 
>> > to
>> > keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have 
>> > added
>> > most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the 
>> > computer
>> > and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights
>> > and coffee are available.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us 
>> > any
>> > more points?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and
>> > maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a 
>> > HV
>> > powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might 
>> > generate
>> > some noise).
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > John, K3KWO
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Fri May 21 08:35:35 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:35:35 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
In-Reply-To: <65679D92722346EFA2C97FBDB3EA442E@frontoffice>
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>,
	<SNT117-W61DE64245D59037BABA2FBB8FE0@phx.gbl>,
	<65679D92722346EFA2C97FBDB3EA442E@frontoffice>
Message-ID: <SNT117-W59879D4F753F9C81C2E6A2B8E40@phx.gbl>


Ed,

 

Thanks, I don't have a time yet but it will probably be late morning on Friday.  
The big job will be to set up the antennas (dipoles).  They should be easy as the support poles are already there.

 

John, K3kWO


 
> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 05:52:39 -0400
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> Hi John,
> I should be able to make the Friday setup if needed. My favorite is 
> overnight. I'll try to keep in touch between now and then.
> 
> Ed K3CAV
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> >
> > Ed,
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the help. I plan on bringing the communications BOX to Gamber 
> > on Friday sometime. At this point, I still don't know how the antennas 
> > will be spread out. I have a multiband dipole and about 20-25 ft of mast 
> > so the antenna situation is still open for now.
> >
> > Talk to you later,
> >
> >
> >
> > John, K3KWO
> >
> >> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> >> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> >> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
> >> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> >>
> >> Hi John,
> >> I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed. Ed K3CAV
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> >> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> >> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
> >> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hello all,
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope 
> >> > to
> >> > keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have 
> >> > added
> >> > most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the 
> >> > computer
> >> > and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights
> >> > and coffee are available.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us 
> >> > any
> >> > more points?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and
> >> > maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a 
> >> > HV
> >> > powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might 
> >> > generate
> >> > some noise).
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > John, K3KWO
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ______________________________________________________________
> >> > K3PZN-List mailing list
> >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list
> >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >> > Post: mailto:K3PZN-List at mailman.qth.net
> >> >
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> >>
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 21 09:40:25 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 06:40:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
In-Reply-To: <SNT117-W59879D4F753F9C81C2E6A2B8E40@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>,
	<SNT117-W61DE64245D59037BABA2FBB8FE0@phx.gbl>,
	<65679D92722346EFA2C97FBDB3EA442E@frontoffice>
	<SNT117-W59879D4F753F9C81C2E6A2B8E40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <838639.70235.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

John

please consult with FD rules on when we are allowed to begin set-up at the site -- 

3.3 - no class A/B station may begin setup earlier than 1800 UTC Friday ....

Curt

?


----- Original Message ----
From: John Hart <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
To: (RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 8:35:35 AM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital


Ed,



Thanks, I don't have a time yet but it will probably be late morning on Friday.? 
The big job will be to set up the antennas (dipoles).? They should be easy as the support poles are already there.



John, K3kWO



> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 05:52:39 -0400
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> Hi John,
> I should be able to make the Friday setup if needed. My favorite is 
> overnight. I'll try to keep in touch between now and then.
> 
> Ed K3CAV
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> >
> > Ed,
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the help. I plan on bringing the communications BOX to Gamber 
> > on Friday sometime. At this point, I still don't know how the antennas 
> > will be spread out. I have a multiband dipole and about 20-25 ft of mast 
> > so the antenna situation is still open for now.
> >
> > Talk to you later,
> >
> >
> >
> > John, K3KWO
> >
> >> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> >> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> >> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
> >> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> >>
> >> Hi John,
> >> I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed. Ed K3CAV
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> >> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> >> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
> >> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hello all,
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope 
> >> > to
> >> > keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have 
> >> > added
> >> > most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the 
> >> > computer
> >> > and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights
> >> > and coffee are available.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us 
> >> > any
> >> > more points?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and
> >> > maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a 
> >> > HV
> >> > powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might 
> >> > generate
> >> > some noise).
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > John, K3KWO
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ______________________________________________________________
> >> > K3PZN-List mailing list
> >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list
> >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >> > Post: mailto:K3PZN-List at mailman.qth.net
> >> >
> >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> >> >
> >>
> >> ______________________________________________________________
> >> K3PZN-List mailing list
> >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list
> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >> Post: mailto:K3PZN-List at mailman.qth.net
> >>
> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > K3PZN-List mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > Post: mailto:K3PZN-List at mailman.qth.net
> >
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> 
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From wx3b at yahoo.com  Fri May 21 09:45:42 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 06:45:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Setup
Message-ID: <435581.26449.qm@web54302.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear CCARC field day enthusiasts,

It is GREAT so see folks aready planning their setup strategy so far in advance!

We have the grounds 100% reserved for Saturday and Sunday, and I am awaiting the finer details of when (if) we will have access to them on Friday afternoon.

Ideally, I would like to start setting up at about 2:00pm Friday (Curt points out this is the earliest we are allowed to start!) - however I need clearance from the Gamber VFD before we make our final plans.

I will advise as the time gets closer.

Meanwhile, I am waiting to see how many other CCARC radio OPERATORS would like to take a turn on a radio during field day!

73!

Jim  WX3B

From n3vop at hotmail.com  Fri May 21 10:45:12 2010
From: n3vop at hotmail.com (Michael Fisher)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 10:45:12 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] K3PZN-List Digest, Vol 76, Issue 9
In-Reply-To: <mailman.119.1274284851.21876.k3pzn-list@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.119.1274284851.21876.k3pzn-list@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <COL107-W10E922DD6CE3960BCA42D7FBE40@phx.gbl>


I have a suggestion for both of these items.

 

Hey Pat - How about doing the launch at the hamfest on Sunday May 30. Loads of ham's at the show - works into tons or PR for K3PZN....

 

Second -- We could have an on-site walk thru that same day about 2pm at the Gamber grounds.
 
> 
> 
> Today's Topics:
> 
> 1. W3ARS: Captain of the 75m SSB station (James Nitzberg)
> 2. Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments
> (wrstevenson at verizon.net)
> 3. Re: Gamber antenna placement - for comments (Rob Heath)
> 4. PICetSat Fun (Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680))
> 
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
 		 	   		  
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From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Fri May 21 22:32:29 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 22:32:29 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
In-Reply-To: <838639.70235.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>,
	, , <819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>, ,
	<SNT117-W61DE64245D59037BABA2FBB8FE0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<65679D92722346EFA2C97FBDB3EA442E@frontoffice>,
	<SNT117-W59879D4F753F9C81C2E6A2B8E40@phx.gbl>,
	<838639.70235.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT117-W25ADF5C32A2F4A9045F1FCB8E50@phx.gbl>


Curt,

OK, that would be 2:00p.m. local time on Friday?
Good to know.

Thanks,

 

John, K3KWO 
> Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 06:40:25 -0700
> From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> John
> 
> please consult with FD rules on when we are allowed to begin set-up at the site -- 
> 
> 3.3 - no class A/B station may begin setup earlier than 1800 UTC Friday ....
> 
> Curt
> 
>  
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Hart <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> To: (RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 8:35:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> Ed,
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks, I don't have a time yet but it will probably be late morning on Friday.  
> The big job will be to set up the antennas (dipoles).  They should be easy as the support poles are already there.
> 
> 
> 
> John, K3kWO
> 
> 
> 
> > From: k3cav at comcast.net
> > To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 05:52:39 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > 
> > Hi John,
> > I should be able to make the Friday setup if needed. My favorite is 
> > overnight. I'll try to keep in touch between now and then.
> > 
> > Ed K3CAV
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> > To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:41 AM
> > Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > 
> > 
> > >
> > > Ed,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help. I plan on bringing the communications BOX to Gamber 
> > > on Friday sometime. At this point, I still don't know how the antennas 
> > > will be spread out. I have a multiband dipole and about 20-25 ft of mast 
> > > so the antenna situation is still open for now.
> > >
> > > Talk to you later,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > John, K3KWO
> > >
> > >> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> > >> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> > >> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
> > >> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > >>
> > >> Hi John,
> > >> I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed. Ed K3CAV
> > >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> > >> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> > >> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> > >> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
> > >> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> > Hello all,
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope 
> > >> > to
> > >> > keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have 
> > >> > added
> > >> > most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the 
> > >> > computer
> > >> > and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights
> > >> > and coffee are available.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us 
> > >> > any
> > >> > more points?
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and
> > >> > maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a 
> > >> > HV
> > >> > powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might 
> > >> > generate
> > >> > some noise).
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > John, K3KWO
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > ______________________________________________________________
> > >> > K3PZN-List mailing list
> > >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list
> > >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > >> > Post: mailto:K3PZN-List at mailman.qth.net
> > >> >
> > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> > >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> ______________________________________________________________
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> > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list
> > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
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> > >>
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Sat May 22 08:08:58 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 05:08:58 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
In-Reply-To: <SNT117-W25ADF5C32A2F4A9045F1FCB8E50@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT117-W540D7AC0B4A5CEBF6A0A2CB8FD0@phx.gbl>, , ,
	<819596A878944A89B335250B6D163623@frontoffice>, ,
	<SNT117-W61DE64245D59037BABA2FBB8FE0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<65679D92722346EFA2C97FBDB3EA442E@frontoffice>,
	<SNT117-W59879D4F753F9C81C2E6A2B8E40@phx.gbl>,
	<838639.70235.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<SNT117-W25ADF5C32A2F4A9045F1FCB8E50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <717297.58266.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

John

yes - but given I don;t have a law degree, your reading is as good as mine!  

http://www.arrl.org/field-day

when we were class F, the setup rules were relaxed.  

Curt




----- Original Message ----
From: John Hart <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
To: (RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:32:29 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital


Curt,

OK, that would be 2:00p.m. local time on Friday?
Good to know.

Thanks,



John, K3KWO 
> Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 06:40:25 -0700
> From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> John
> 
> please consult with FD rules on when we are allowed to begin set-up at the site -- 
> 
> 3.3 - no class A/B station may begin setup earlier than 1800 UTC Friday ....
> 
> Curt
> 
>  
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Hart <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> To: (RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 8:35:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> 
> 
> Ed,
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks, I don't have a time yet but it will probably be late morning on Friday.  
> The big job will be to set up the antennas (dipoles).  They should be easy as the support poles are already there.
> 
> 
> 
> John, K3kWO
> 
> 
> 
> > From: k3cav at comcast.net
> > To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 05:52:39 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > 
> > Hi John,
> > I should be able to make the Friday setup if needed. My favorite is 
> > overnight. I'll try to keep in touch between now and then.
> > 
> > Ed K3CAV
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> > To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:41 AM
> > Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > 
> > 
> > >
> > > Ed,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help. I plan on bringing the communications BOX to Gamber 
> > > on Friday sometime. At this point, I still don't know how the antennas 
> > > will be spread out. I have a multiband dipole and about 20-25 ft of mast 
> > > so the antenna situation is still open for now.
> > >
> > > Talk to you later,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > John, K3KWO
> > >
> > >> From: k3cav at comcast.net
> > >> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> > >> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:57:56 -0400
> > >> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > >>
> > >> Hi John,
> > >> I should be able to help out more this year overnight if needed. Ed K3CAV
> > >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> > >> From: "John Hart" <john_k3kwo at hotmail.com>
> > >> To: "(RADIO CLUB) CCARC-LIST" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> > >> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:22 PM
> > >> Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> > Hello all,
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > We still need more hams to help man the HF Digital Station, if we hope 
> > >> > to
> > >> > keep it up all night. You don't have to be a fast typist as I have 
> > >> > added
> > >> > most of the more important Macros (pre recorded messages) to the 
> > >> > computer
> > >> > and I will have a separate computer for the logging. A/C, Heat, lights
> > >> > and coffee are available.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > My generator is fueled on Propane, but I don't think that will get us 
> > >> > any
> > >> > more points?
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > My antennas, at present, will be dipoles to cover 160-80-40-20mtrs and
> > >> > maybe up to 10 mtrs. I'll have to think that over some as I remember a 
> > >> > HV
> > >> > powerline that goes across part of the carnival ground (it might 
> > >> > generate
> > >> > some noise).
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Give me an e-mail if you can helpout with the digital station..........
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > John, K3KWO
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Sat May 22 10:58:07 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 07:58:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Candidate Member Building Project (June QST) ?
Message-ID: <727521.59295.qm@web53904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Did anyone notice the ~50 watt amplifier project in the June QST ?  Kinda cool to have that many watts so inexpensively.  As designed it is a useful booster amplifier for a QRP rig to add some extra 'presence' on 80 through 20 meters.  The cost mentioned is something like $30, particularly when the parts are bought 'in bulk.'  Note the amplifier can be used for all modes.  (While I do have the 100 watt amp in my K2, I have a lot of other rigs that would be nice to operate with an extra 10 dB more output power).  

If we can find a handful of us interested in building one of these (perhaps in the fall ?) - we could do a group order, builders pay for the parts and then we build.  There is safety in numbers just in case one (or all) of our projects need a little debugging.  And perhaps someone among us knows how to tap holes (ok I have seen it done).  

Although I confess to sometimes being an 'appliance operator' (e.g. I am ready to buy a new appliance rig) - it adds to the experience to also operate well-performing gear that you assemble yourself - just like the pioneers did.  Let me know if anyone is game - and if we have a quorum we can move forward.  

As many folk are also interested in micro-controllers, I can imagine one of those projects emerging also which would be nice.  Who knows someone might even suggest a group build on an antenna project.  

73 Curt


      

From mreedsmith at gmail.com  Sat May 22 11:04:16 2010
From: mreedsmith at gmail.com (Matt Smith)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 11:04:16 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day satellite station?
Message-ID: <4BF7F270.6030701@gmail.com>

I likely won't be able to make it to FD at all -- I'll be driving back from
Kansas City starting Saturday morning -- but I'll gladly leave my portable
satellite yagi behind if someone would like to set up a satellite station
(or just attach it to the VHF+ station, though a seperate satellite station
still wouldn't affect our entry class) for a relatively easy 100 point
bonus. The antenna is a single-feedpoint design and has a 6' tail off of the
back of the boom terminated in a SMA plug.

- Matt, AB3JU

From clcoffee at comcast.net  Sat May 22 11:29:14 2010
From: clcoffee at comcast.net (Charles Coffee)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 11:29:14 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Candidate Member Building Project (June QST) ?
In-Reply-To: <727521.59295.qm@web53904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <727521.59295.qm@web53904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4BF7F84A.5050005@comcast.net>

Curt Milton wrote:
> Did anyone notice the ~50 watt amplifier project in the June QST ?  Kinda cool to have that many watts so inexpensively.  As designed it is a useful booster amplifier for a QRP rig to add some extra 'presence' on 80 through 20 meters.  The cost mentioned is something like $30, particularly when the parts are bought 'in bulk.'  Note the amplifier can be used for all modes.  (While I do have the 100 watt amp in my K2, I have a lot of other rigs that would be nice to operate with an extra 10 dB more output power).  
>
> If we can find a handful of us interested in building one of these (perhaps in the fall ?) - we could do a group order, builders pay for the parts and then we build.  There is safety in numbers just in case one (or all) of our projects need a little debugging.  And perhaps someone among us knows how to tap holes (ok I have seen it done).  
>
> Although I confess to sometimes being an 'appliance operator' (e.g. I am ready to buy a new appliance rig) - it adds to the experience to also operate well-performing gear that you assemble yourself - just like the pioneers did.  Let me know if anyone is game - and if we have a quorum we can move forward.  
>
> As many folk are also interested in micro-controllers, I can imagine one of those projects emerging also which would be nice.  Who knows someone might even suggest a group build on an antenna project.  
>
> 73 Curt
>
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Curt;
Tapping holes is extremely easy, you just need a good (Craftsman) tap 
and die set and the appropriate drill size.
Also, Sears (Craftsman) now sell drill bits that are a combination drill 
bit and the tap so when you drill the
hole, it also taps the hole. This way you have the correct drill bit/tap 
together.

Regards

Chuck, KJ4GU

From twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com  Sat May 22 12:49:40 2010
From: twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com (twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 09:49:40 -0700
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Publicity
Message-ID: <20100522094940.13172efspbwarb6s@pop3.truepath.com>

Has anybody taken on getting out the word via the media of our Field  
Day efforts?


Tom
KB3PNU
Wimsatt Website:
http://wimsatt.truepath.com/





From wx3b at yahoo.com  Sat May 22 13:03:47 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James A Nitzberg)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 17:03:47 +0000
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Publicity
Message-ID: <1760049408-1274547783-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1927046036-@bda2931.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

W2EGL is handling media. We do need a SAT specialist!

73

Jim. Wx3b
------Original Message------
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Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Publicity
Sent: May 22, 2010 12:49

Has anybody taken on getting out the word via the media of our Field  
Day efforts?


Tom
KB3PNU
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From wrstevenson at verizon.net  Sat May 22 15:08:06 2010
From: wrstevenson at verizon.net (wrstevenson at verizon.net)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:08:06 +0000
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Publicity
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Yep I am handling that

Bill W2EGL
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Sent: May 22, 2010 12:49

Has anybody taken on getting out the word via the media of our Field  
Day efforts?


Tom
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Mon May 24 21:44:52 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 18:44:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 17m Open !
Message-ID: <260456.23732.qm@web53901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Well I saw a spot from my friend N3IQ on 80m ... no I am not up to trying to get my 100w above the QRN.  So let's go up in freq ... On 17m I catch a signal but not a callsign - a ? does not bring him/her back - so DE WB8YYY -- that did the trick.  After trading 449 reports I send CL?  His call - ZL4PW.  After my spot he is joined by FO/N6JA on the band .... 


      

From mellema at qis.net  Tue May 25 15:28:16 2010
From: mellema at qis.net (Bill Mellema)
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:28:16 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 17m Open !
In-Reply-To: <260456.23732.qm@web53901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <260456.23732.qm@web53901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4BFC24D0.7070101@qis.net>

Hey Curt...nice catch!....



cul
Bill N3WM



On 5/24/2010 9:44 PM, Curt Milton wrote:
> Well I saw a spot from my friend N3IQ on 80m ... no I am not up to trying to get my 100w above the QRN.  So let's go up in freq ... On 17m I catch a signal but not a callsign - a ? does not bring him/her back - so DE WB8YYY -- that did the trick.  After trading 449 reports I send CL?  His call - ZL4PW.  After my spot he is joined by FO/N6JA on the band ....
>
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From patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov  Tue May 25 17:49:44 2010
From: patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov (Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680))
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:49:44 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day satellite station?
In-Reply-To: <4BF7F270.6030701@gmail.com>
References: <4BF7F270.6030701@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF0920805@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>

Matt, I wish I could jump on your offer.  As it turns 
out for me at least, while you are heading back here 
from the west, I will be doing the same from the north 
(NYC), although I hope I will make it in time for the 
yummy 6:00 PM FD dinner on Saturday.  (But that may be 
wishful and good intentions?)  Cheers, Pat N8PK.  


-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Smith [mailto:mreedsmith at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:04 AM
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day satellite station?

I likely won't be able to make it to FD at all -- I'll be driving back from
Kansas City starting Saturday morning -- but I'll gladly leave my portable
satellite yagi behind if someone would like to set up a satellite station
(or just attach it to the VHF+ station, though a seperate satellite station
still wouldn't affect our entry class) for a relatively easy 100 point
bonus. The antenna is a single-feedpoint design and has a 6' tail off of the
back of the boom terminated in a SMA plug.

- Matt, AB3JU



From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Tue May 25 21:38:49 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 18:38:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day satellite station?
In-Reply-To: <F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF0920805@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>
References: <4BF7F270.6030701@gmail.com>
	<F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF0920805@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>
Message-ID: <918885.19186.qm@web53901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Good thoughts - I am suspicious Mike N3VOP will have the gear and know-how to put a satellite QSO into the log.  


Matt - definitely you will have to give a presentation someday on using NEC in antenna design.  I was exposed to this method of antenna simulation in grad school - but haven't be motivated yet to analyze antennas with that precision.  

73 Curt


----- Original Message ----
From: "Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680)" <patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 5:49:44 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Field Day satellite station?

Matt, I wish I could jump on your offer.  As it turns 
out for me at least, while you are heading back here 
from the west, I will be doing the same from the north 
(NYC), although I hope I will make it in time for the 
yummy 6:00 PM FD dinner on Saturday.  (But that may be 
wishful and good intentions?)  Cheers, Pat N8PK.  


-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Smith [mailto:mreedsmith at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:04 AM
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day satellite station?

I likely won't be able to make it to FD at all -- I'll be driving back from
Kansas City starting Saturday morning -- but I'll gladly leave my portable
satellite yagi behind if someone would like to set up a satellite station
(or just attach it to the VHF+ station, though a seperate satellite station
still wouldn't affect our entry class) for a relatively easy 100 point
bonus. The antenna is a single-feedpoint design and has a 6' tail off of the
back of the boom terminated in a SMA plug.

- Matt, AB3JU


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From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Wed May 26 09:00:20 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 09:00:20 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2010 Field Day HF Digital Ops
Message-ID: <SNT117-W160C31A71243B62CEAD0B5B8E90@phx.gbl>


Hello to all,

If CW or SSB is not your thing, then come help with the HF Digital Station. We still need Operators and Loggers to make the 24 hrs a little easier to handle.  Let me know if your interested.  We will operating several modes such as:  PSK-31, RTTY, Hellscriber, MT-63, etc.  Most operation will probably be PSK-31 and RTTY.

 

We are getting close to Field Day so drop me a note and let me know if you have a favorite time slot for either operator or logger or both..........

 

John, K3KWO

HF Digital Station Capt.

 

 
 		 	   		  

From wrstevenson at verizon.net  Wed May 26 16:04:02 2010
From: wrstevenson at verizon.net (WILLIAM STEVENSON)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 13:04:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 2M Net
In-Reply-To: <SNT117-W160C31A71243B62CEAD0B5B8E90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <139326.55468.qm@web84415.mail.ac2.yahoo.com>

Just a reminder that the 2 M social net will be tonight at 2045.? Hope you can make it.
?
Bill W2EGL


From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Wed May 26 17:02:23 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 14:02:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
Message-ID: <650143.69036.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Eventually we will have to deal with this somewhat touchy subject.? I merely ask that we consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of all operators:? 

Background:

I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig, many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the log.? So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be opinionated!? 

Reality: 

However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9 PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA.? Also the data needs to be compiled.? As each station will be manned by multiple operators - and some of these operators may operate more than one station - we should consider how we can be most effective as a team.? 

'Openess':? 

FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log options?? OK I confess I do prefer the features in N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these.? 

Assessment:? 

Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases where it already is installed).? *** I also learned the hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the program is launched.? 

N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC being used (if it isn't already there).? I think this is a benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already at K3PZN?).? 

Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked - get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our FD !? Run stations especially will enjoy this feature.? (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station incorrectly 9 times).? 

I suggest that each station captain contribute their thoughts on this.? At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will work.? I expect a large number of operators at this station, so we'll have to do some training.? If we are common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at each station - food for thought.? 

Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting.? 

Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the opportunity.? Even if most of us could use the same log software that could benefit our operation.? Plan B is to try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW, phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking.? Those with a strong opinion - speak first !? 



      

From estarbrook at gmail.com  Wed May 26 21:23:46 2010
From: estarbrook at gmail.com (Emileigh Starbrook)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 18:23:46 -0700
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Interesting Article on Balloon Cameras
Message-ID: <AANLkTilsCcskPjAty0XuyWAjsZQ6MclxItvRYhzeii_n@mail.gmail.com>

I saw this article in the NY Times today and recalled someone (Pat?)
was working on a balloon project.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/technology/personaltech/27basics.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

It appears that Canon has released a "Hack" kit that allows you to
reprogram the camera controls and do some very interesting things.

Emi/N1DID

From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Wed May 26 21:39:12 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 21:39:12 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
In-Reply-To: <650143.69036.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <650143.69036.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT117-W11DAC181678FC80EABF223B8EA0@phx.gbl>


To all,

I don't remember what software we used last year, except that it was networked and worked great.  I still have it in a laptop that I will be bringing for logging.  I really don't have any preference for the logging software, except that having the computers networked together does seem to help with dupes as we tend to switch bands.

 

John, K3KWO

HF Digital Station
 
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> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> 
> Eventually we will have to deal with this somewhat touchy subject.  I merely ask that we consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of all operators:  
> 
> Background:
> 
> I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig, many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the log.  So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be opinionated!  
> 
> Reality: 
> 
> However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9 PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA.  Also the data needs to be compiled.  As each station will be manned by multiple operators - and some of these operators may operate more than one station - we should consider how we can be most effective as a team.  
> 
> 'Openess':  
> 
> FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log options?  OK I confess I do prefer the features in N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these.  
> 
> Assessment:  
> 
> Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases where it already is installed).  *** I also learned the hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the program is launched.  
> 
> N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC being used (if it isn't already there).  I think this is a benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already at K3PZN?).  
> 
> Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked - get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our FD !  Run stations especially will enjoy this feature.  (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station incorrectly 9 times).  
> 
> I suggest that each station captain contribute their thoughts on this.  At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will work.  I expect a large number of operators at this station, so we'll have to do some training.  If we are common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at each station - food for thought.  
> 
> Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting.  
> 
> Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the opportunity.  Even if most of us could use the same log software that could benefit our operation.  Plan B is to try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW, phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking.  Those with a strong opinion - speak first !  
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From himself at wjjhoge.net  Wed May 26 18:40:09 2010
From: himself at wjjhoge.net (W. J. J. Hoge)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 18:40:09 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
Message-ID: <033F23F9-0104-4677-B0ED-3554C21CE347@wjjhoge.net>

Except for one netbook running Ubuntu, all of my computers are Macs running OS X (either Leopard or Snow Leopard).  My logging program of choice is MacLogger DX.

W. J. J. Hoge
Away from my computer?sent from my iPad

From himself at wjjhoge.net  Wed May 26 18:42:09 2010
From: himself at wjjhoge.net (W. J. J. Hoge)
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 18:42:09 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
Message-ID: <46339F79-E1D9-4B1B-9CA4-FA0EFFBAD7DA@wjjhoge.net>

I use an app called HamLog on this iPad and on my phone.

W. J. J. Hoge
Away from my computer?sent from my iPad

From wo3l at comcast.net  Thu May 27 10:32:50 2010
From: wo3l at comcast.net (Andy Leeds)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 10:32:50 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
In-Reply-To: <SNT117-W11DAC181678FC80EABF223B8EA0@phx.gbl>
References: <650143.69036.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<SNT117-W11DAC181678FC80EABF223B8EA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4BFE8292.8090509@comcast.net>

Last year we used WriteLog for our logging. It is currently installed on 
all the club station computers (6). I have the installation files also 
and the install is pretty quick and painless. I think we are at 10.71 
(whatever was current just before field day 09).

While I like WriteLog since I'm familiar with it I'm willing to use 
something else as long as I have a little time to get to know it. I'm 
taking a few days off so I'll play with n1mm over the weekend.

I have 1 probably 2 laptops here that will handle it no problem and the 
club stations PC's are also an option. If we use desktops for logging we 
need to be a little mindful of power hits and making sure we get the log 
saved and PC shutdown before turning off the generator.

As far as the networking goes I have a couple of wireless USB network 
cards so that will let us handle a few stations wireless, most laptops 
should already have wireless, and I have a 200' cat-5 cable and a 100' 
one as well.

Using the same s/w especially if we get it networked so we have 1 
complete log makes the submission easier. Also we get the benefits of 
having the exchange and section recorded already if any station in the 
operation has worked them before. Plus its fun to watch the running 
contact and score total roll by.

Andy
On 5/26/2010 21:39, John Hart wrote:
> To all,
>
> I don't remember what software we used last year, except that it was networked and worked great.  I still have it in a laptop that I will be bringing for logging.  I really don't have any preference for the logging software, except that having the computers networked together does seem to help with dupes as we tend to switch bands.
>
>
>
> John, K3KWO
>
>    


From wx3b at yahoo.com  Thu May 27 10:38:30 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:38:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
In-Reply-To: <650143.69036.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <287170.19892.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hi Curt & CCARC field day fans,

My thoughts on logging software:

1.  A networked log would be fun to try, for those that WANT to.  For those that don't, that's ok too.

2.  The WY3P team has used N1MM, writelog, N3FJP, CT, Mac (OSX) loggers, and who knows what else.  NY3A and WX3B are heavily predisposed to N1MM.

3.  Writelog and N1MM are good with a networked log.  N1MM is the only one that I had success having a reliable network with, and it's FREE!

4.  Station captains are responsible for choosing, installing, training and dealing with their logs and logging software.

If Andy WO3L provides a networked log opportunity, he should specify what folks are going to load and assist in the networking for those that are interested.

5.  At the end of field day, everyone emails me a summary by band/mode of their QSO count, along with a Cabrillo of their log details.  I don't think that Cabrillo is required unless requested by the ARRL.

73!

Jim  WX3B

--- On Wed, 5/26/10, Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:02 PM
> Eventually we will have to deal with
> this somewhat touchy subject.? I merely ask that we
> consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of
> all operators:? 
> 
> Background:
> 
> I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig
> and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so
> just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig,
> many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the
> log.? So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be
> opinionated!? 
> 
> Reality: 
> 
> However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9
> PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA.? Also the data needs to
> be compiled.? As each station will be manned by multiple
> operators - and some of these operators may operate more
> than one station - we should consider how we can be most
> effective as a team.? 
> 
> 'Openess':? 
> 
> FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating
> conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log
> options?? OK I confess I do prefer the features in
> N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these.? 
> 
> Assessment:? 
> 
> Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed
> software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases
> where it already is installed).? *** I also learned the
> hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the
> program is launched.? 
> 
> N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC
> being used (if it isn't already there).? I think this is a
> benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's
> have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already
> at K3PZN?).? 
> 
> Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked -
> get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station
> has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our
> FD !? Run stations especially will enjoy this feature.?
> (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station
> incorrectly 9 times).? 
> 
> I suggest that each station captain contribute their
> thoughts on this.? At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will
> work.? I expect a large number of operators at this
> station, so we'll have to do some training.? If we are
> common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at
> each station - food for thought.? 
> 
> Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training
> exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting.?
> 
> 
> Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the
> opportunity.? Even if most of us could use the same log
> software that could benefit our operation.? Plan B is to
> try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW,
> phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking.? Those
> with a strong opinion - speak first !? 
> 
> 
> 
> ? ? ? 
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Thu May 27 12:04:29 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 09:04:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Proposal
In-Reply-To: <287170.19892.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <287170.19892.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <504292.78743.qm@web53903.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I really hope to see 20+ operators participating in our collective FD.? These folk will benefit if most of us use the same logging program, meaning they won't have to be retrained for our different stations.? ? Many of these folk have never used a sophisticated/useful logging package, so not having to learn N1MM + Writelog + TBD in the same weekend is a virtue.? ?This enough should make our case.? 

As our opportunity is involve these 'new folk' amongst the rest of us - I propose we select N1MM, and also network as many stations as possible.? 

I only choose this package because it keeps those 'most passionate' in their comfort zones!? I realize this is an inconvenience for Andy who has all his experience with Writelog, but he has expressed a willingness to bend to our collective wishes.? I can imagine some operators will graduate from GOTA and move to other stations during FD, so why retrain them in a different logging program.? 

If any station captain wishes to opt out of our logging network, they can - but my hope is most of us use the same logging software.? This will?encourage team-building - lest we become a gang merely sharing the same field for our operations at our own individual stations (then we might as well stay home where there is AC!).? ? 

Let's see how many captains are willing to set up with N1MM - and go from there.? If both CW, SSB-20, digital?and GOTA stations go this route - we are already half-way there!? Let's see if the rest of SSB and V/U can go this route ?? Remember it is about getting as many operators plugged into our operation as possible.? 

73 Curt

----- Original Message ----
From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 10:38:30 AM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census

Hi Curt & CCARC field day fans,

My thoughts on logging software:

1.? A networked log would be fun to try, for those that WANT to.? For those that don't, that's ok too.

2.? The WY3P team has used N1MM, writelog, N3FJP, CT, Mac (OSX) loggers, and who knows what else.? NY3A and WX3B are heavily predisposed to N1MM.

3.? Writelog and N1MM are good with a networked log.? N1MM is the only one that I had success having a reliable network with, and it's FREE!

4.? Station captains are responsible for choosing, installing, training and dealing with their logs and logging software.

If Andy WO3L provides a networked log opportunity, he should specify what folks are going to load and assist in the networking for those that are interested.

5.? At the end of field day, everyone emails me a summary by band/mode of their QSO count, along with a Cabrillo of their log details.? I don't think that Cabrillo is required unless requested by the ARRL.

73!

Jim? WX3B

--- On Wed, 5/26/10, Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:02 PM
> Eventually we will have to deal with
> this somewhat touchy subject.? I merely ask that we
> consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of
> all operators:? 
> 
> Background:
> 
> I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig
> and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so
> just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig,
> many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the
> log.? So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be
> opinionated!? 
> 
> Reality: 
> 
> However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9
> PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA.? Also the data needs to
> be compiled.? As each station will be manned by multiple
> operators - and some of these operators may operate more
> than one station - we should consider how we can be most
> effective as a team.? 
> 
> 'Openess':? 
> 
> FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating
> conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log
> options?? OK I confess I do prefer the features in
> N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these.? 
> 
> Assessment:? 
> 
> Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed
> software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases
> where it already is installed).? *** I also learned the
> hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the
> program is launched.? 
> 
> N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC
> being used (if it isn't already there).? I think this is a
> benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's
> have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already
> at K3PZN?).? 
> 
> Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked -
> get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station
> has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our
> FD !? Run stations especially will enjoy this feature.?
> (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station
> incorrectly 9 times).? 
> 
> I suggest that each station captain contribute their
> thoughts on this.? At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will
> work.? I expect a large number of operators at this
> station, so we'll have to do some training.? If we are
> common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at
> each station - food for thought.? 
> 
> Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training
> exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting.?
> 
> 
> Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the
> opportunity.? Even if most of us could use the same log
> software that could benefit our operation.? Plan B is to
> try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW,
> phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking.? Those
> with a strong opinion - speak first !? 
> 
> 
> 
> ? ? ? 
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From k3cav at comcast.net  Thu May 27 13:32:44 2010
From: k3cav at comcast.net (Ed K3CAV)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:32:44 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Proposal
References: <287170.19892.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<504292.78743.qm@web53903.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7158FFF6ED654665B3F40F2FD2F03CBD@frontoffice>

I have been watching this thread for a couple of days now.
I use N3FJP software for my personal logging and all the contests that I 
participate in.  We used to use his networked version for BARC's FD when I 
was there also.

I participated last year in K3PZN FD and I guess it was Writelog that we 
used according to those in the know.  My question is, why switch to 
something else when that worked in network mode?  Just a question from an 
outsider looking in.
Ed K3CAV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curt Milton" <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 12:04 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Proposal


I really hope to see 20+ operators participating in our collective FD. These 
folk will benefit if most of us use the same logging program, meaning they 
won't have to be retrained for our different stations. Many of these folk 
have never used a sophisticated/useful logging package, so not having to 
learn N1MM + Writelog + TBD in the same weekend is a virtue. This enough 
should make our case.

As our opportunity is involve these 'new folk' amongst the rest of us - I 
propose we select N1MM, and also network as many stations as possible.

I only choose this package because it keeps those 'most passionate' in their 
comfort zones! I realize this is an inconvenience for Andy who has all his 
experience with Writelog, but he has expressed a willingness to bend to our 
collective wishes. I can imagine some operators will graduate from GOTA and 
move to other stations during FD, so why retrain them in a different logging 
program.

If any station captain wishes to opt out of our logging network, they can - 
but my hope is most of us use the same logging software. This will encourage 
team-building - lest we become a gang merely sharing the same field for our 
operations at our own individual stations (then we might as well stay home 
where there is AC!).

Let's see how many captains are willing to set up with N1MM - and go from 
there. If both CW, SSB-20, digital and GOTA stations go this route - we are 
already half-way there! Let's see if the rest of SSB and V/U can go this 
route ? Remember it is about getting as many operators plugged into our 
operation as possible.

73 Curt

----- Original Message ----
From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 10:38:30 AM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census

Hi Curt & CCARC field day fans,

My thoughts on logging software:

1. A networked log would be fun to try, for those that WANT to. For those 
that don't, that's ok too.

2. The WY3P team has used N1MM, writelog, N3FJP, CT, Mac (OSX) loggers, and 
who knows what else. NY3A and WX3B are heavily predisposed to N1MM.

3. Writelog and N1MM are good with a networked log. N1MM is the only one 
that I had success having a reliable network with, and it's FREE!

4. Station captains are responsible for choosing, installing, training and 
dealing with their logs and logging software.

If Andy WO3L provides a networked log opportunity, he should specify what 
folks are going to load and assist in the networking for those that are 
interested.

5. At the end of field day, everyone emails me a summary by band/mode of 
their QSO count, along with a Cabrillo of their log details. I don't think 
that Cabrillo is required unless requested by the ARRL.

73!

Jim WX3B

--- On Wed, 5/26/10, Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:02 PM
> Eventually we will have to deal with
> this somewhat touchy subject. I merely ask that we
> consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of
> all operators:
>
> Background:
>
> I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig
> and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so
> just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig,
> many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the
> log. So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be
> opinionated!
>
> Reality:
>
> However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9
> PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA. Also the data needs to
> be compiled. As each station will be manned by multiple
> operators - and some of these operators may operate more
> than one station - we should consider how we can be most
> effective as a team.
>
> 'Openess':
>
> FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating
> conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log
> options? OK I confess I do prefer the features in
> N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these.
>
> Assessment:
>
> Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed
> software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases
> where it already is installed). *** I also learned the
> hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the
> program is launched.
>
> N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC
> being used (if it isn't already there). I think this is a
> benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's
> have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already
> at K3PZN?).
>
> Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked -
> get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station
> has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our
> FD ! Run stations especially will enjoy this feature.
> (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station
> incorrectly 9 times).
>
> I suggest that each station captain contribute their
> thoughts on this. At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will
> work. I expect a large number of operators at this
> station, so we'll have to do some training. If we are
> common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at
> each station - food for thought.
>
> Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training
> exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting.
>
>
> Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the
> opportunity. Even if most of us could use the same log
> software that could benefit our operation. Plan B is to
> try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW,
> phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking. Those
> with a strong opinion - speak first !
>
>
>
>
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From patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov  Thu May 27 14:09:09 2010
From: patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov (Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680))
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:09:09 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Interesting Article on Balloon Cameras
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTilsCcskPjAty0XuyWAjsZQ6MclxItvRYhzeii_n@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTilsCcskPjAty0XuyWAjsZQ6MclxItvRYhzeii_n@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF0920E32@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>

Thanks, Emily.  That Canon sure is a classic 
by now!  Cheers, Pat Kilroy, N8PK . . . 

BTW, our PICetSat launch was delayed until the 
Saturday before Field Day.  That is, we are 
scrubbed until the morning of June 19.  


-----Original Message-----
From: Emileigh Starbrook [mailto:estarbrook at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:24 PM
To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Interesting Article on Balloon Cameras

I saw this article in the NY Times today and recalled someone (Pat?)
was working on a balloon project.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/technology/personaltech/27basics.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

It appears that Canon has released a "Hack" kit that allows you to
reprogram the camera controls and do some very interesting things.

Emi/N1DID



From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Thu May 27 15:13:34 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:13:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Proposal
In-Reply-To: <7158FFF6ED654665B3F40F2FD2F03CBD@frontoffice>
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	<504292.78743.qm@web53903.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<7158FFF6ED654665B3F40F2FD2F03CBD@frontoffice>
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No one who is part of CCARC and/or WY3P is an outsider .... 

Yes if it ain't broke, well ?.... Reason to consider N1MM is only because we are merging with WY3P, and some of them favor this software.? Either would work, but the free license does make pre-event installation/training a bit easier.? I have been using N1MM for my own casual contesting .... 

I use a different program (Winlog32) for everyday logging since it has automated upload/download to LOTW.? 

?
----- Original Message ----
From: Ed K3CAV <k3cav at comcast.net>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 1:32:44 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Proposal

I have been watching this thread for a couple of days now.
I use N3FJP software for my personal logging and all the contests that I 
participate in.? We used to use his networked version for BARC's FD when I 
was there also.

I participated last year in K3PZN FD and I guess it was Writelog that we 
used according to those in the know.? My question is, why switch to 
something else when that worked in network mode?? Just a question from an 
outsider looking in.
Ed K3CAV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curt Milton" <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 12:04 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Proposal


I really hope to see 20+ operators participating in our collective FD. These 
folk will benefit if most of us use the same logging program, meaning they 
won't have to be retrained for our different stations. Many of these folk 
have never used a sophisticated/useful logging package, so not having to 
learn N1MM + Writelog + TBD in the same weekend is a virtue. This enough 
should make our case.

As our opportunity is involve these 'new folk' amongst the rest of us - I 
propose we select N1MM, and also network as many stations as possible.

I only choose this package because it keeps those 'most passionate' in their 
comfort zones! I realize this is an inconvenience for Andy who has all his 
experience with Writelog, but he has expressed a willingness to bend to our 
collective wishes. I can imagine some operators will graduate from GOTA and 
move to other stations during FD, so why retrain them in a different logging 
program.

If any station captain wishes to opt out of our logging network, they can - 
but my hope is most of us use the same logging software. This will encourage 
team-building - lest we become a gang merely sharing the same field for our 
operations at our own individual stations (then we might as well stay home 
where there is AC!).

Let's see how many captains are willing to set up with N1MM - and go from 
there. If both CW, SSB-20, digital and GOTA stations go this route - we are 
already half-way there! Let's see if the rest of SSB and V/U can go this 
route ? Remember it is about getting as many operators plugged into our 
operation as possible.

73 Curt

----- Original Message ----
From: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 10:38:30 AM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census

Hi Curt & CCARC field day fans,

My thoughts on logging software:

1. A networked log would be fun to try, for those that WANT to. For those 
that don't, that's ok too.

2. The WY3P team has used N1MM, writelog, N3FJP, CT, Mac (OSX) loggers, and 
who knows what else. NY3A and WX3B are heavily predisposed to N1MM.

3. Writelog and N1MM are good with a networked log. N1MM is the only one 
that I had success having a reliable network with, and it's FREE!

4. Station captains are responsible for choosing, installing, training and 
dealing with their logs and logging software.

If Andy WO3L provides a networked log opportunity, he should specify what 
folks are going to load and assist in the networking for those that are 
interested.

5. At the end of field day, everyone emails me a summary by band/mode of 
their QSO count, along with a Cabrillo of their log details. I don't think 
that Cabrillo is required unless requested by the ARRL.

73!

Jim WX3B

--- On Wed, 5/26/10, Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:02 PM
> Eventually we will have to deal with
> this somewhat touchy subject. I merely ask that we
> consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of
> all operators:
>
> Background:
>
> I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig
> and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so
> just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig,
> many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the
> log. So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be
> opinionated!
>
> Reality:
>
> However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9
> PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA. Also the data needs to
> be compiled. As each station will be manned by multiple
> operators - and some of these operators may operate more
> than one station - we should consider how we can be most
> effective as a team.
>
> 'Openess':
>
> FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating
> conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log
> options? OK I confess I do prefer the features in
> N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these.
>
> Assessment:
>
> Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed
> software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases
> where it already is installed). *** I also learned the
> hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the
> program is launched.
>
> N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC
> being used (if it isn't already there). I think this is a
> benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's
> have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already
> at K3PZN?).
>
> Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked -
> get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station
> has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our
> FD ! Run stations especially will enjoy this feature.
> (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station
> incorrectly 9 times).
>
> I suggest that each station captain contribute their
> thoughts on this. At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will
> work. I expect a large number of operators at this
> station, so we'll have to do some training. If we are
> common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at
> each station - food for thought.
>
> Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training
> exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting.
>
>
> Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the
> opportunity. Even if most of us could use the same log
> software that could benefit our operation. Plan B is to
> try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW,
> phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking. Those
> with a strong opinion - speak first !
>
>
>
>
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Thu May 27 15:32:24 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:32:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] PicketSat Launch - FD ?
In-Reply-To: <F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF0920E32@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>
References: <AANLkTilsCcskPjAty0XuyWAjsZQ6MclxItvRYhzeii_n@mail.gmail.com>
	<F0D6AD19FBE27346BC5FBD7D34D1A07F1BF0920E32@NDMSSCC02.ndc.nasa.gov>
Message-ID: <397622.80288.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Pat

I think someone else already suggested this -- but if we launch on field day we could possibly have media/visitors present if we add the launch time to our press release, and we could invite other FD sites to join in the tracking of it.? Just a crazy thought.? 

Curt

?


----- Original Message ----
From: "Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680)" <patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 2:09:09 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Interesting Article on Balloon Cameras

Thanks, Emily.? That Canon sure is a classic 
by now!? Cheers, Pat Kilroy, N8PK . . . 

BTW, our PICetSat launch was delayed until the 
Saturday before Field Day.? That is, we are 
scrubbed until the morning of June 19.? 


-----Original Message-----
From: Emileigh Starbrook [mailto:estarbrook at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:24 PM
To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Interesting Article on Balloon Cameras

I saw this article in the NY Times today and recalled someone (Pat?)
was working on a balloon project.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/technology/personaltech/27basics.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

It appears that Canon has released a "Hack" kit that allows you to
reprogram the camera controls and do some very interesting things.

Emi/N1DID


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From wo3l at comcast.net  Thu May 27 16:46:54 2010
From: wo3l at comcast.net (Andy Leeds)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 16:46:54 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
In-Reply-To: <287170.19892.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <287170.19892.qm@web54307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4BFEDA3E.7090906@comcast.net>


I really want to see one piece of software so we get 1 log and a 
cohesive dupe check. I dislike spending 5 minutes trying to work someone 
only to have them tell me I'm a dupe because someone else worked him on 
that band/mode. Also if he works you and doesn't tell you now we've 
taken credit for a dupe contact.

Since the only strong pre-disposition we've heard is N1MM,lets just go 
with it. The networking isn't that big of a deal and I can't see a 
logical reason why you wouldn't want that feature (someone else might 
know something I don't here...) once you've installed the s/w. It gives 
us the ability to change band and mode on the fly during the contest per 
band conditions without causing any problems with the logs.

I'm off until Tuesday so I'll install N1MM and get up to speed on 
configuration and the network setup on it. Once I have that worked out 
I'll try and get it installed in the club station before the meeting. We 
can then have pre/post meeting N1MM playtime so everyone who wants to 
can get familiar with it.

Andy

On 5/27/2010 10:38, James Nitzberg wrote:
> Hi Curt&  CCARC field day fans,
>
> My thoughts on logging software:
>
> 1.  A networked log would be fun to try, for those that WANT to.  For those that don't, that's ok too.
>
> 2.  The WY3P team has used N1MM, writelog, N3FJP, CT, Mac (OSX) loggers, and who knows what else.  NY3A and WX3B are heavily predisposed to N1MM.
>
> 3.  Writelog and N1MM are good with a networked log.  N1MM is the only one that I had success having a reliable network with, and it's FREE!
>
> 4.  Station captains are responsible for choosing, installing, training and dealing with their logs and logging software.
>
> If Andy WO3L provides a networked log opportunity, he should specify what folks are going to load and assist in the networking for those that are interested.
>
> 5.  At the end of field day, everyone emails me a summary by band/mode of their QSO count, along with a Cabrillo of their log details.  I don't think that Cabrillo is required unless requested by the ARRL.
>
> 73!
>
> Jim  WX3B
>
> --- On Wed, 5/26/10, Curt Milton<wb8yyy at yahoo.com>  wrote:
>
>    
>> From: Curt Milton<wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
>> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club"<k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
>> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:02 PM
>> Eventually we will have to deal with
>> this somewhat touchy subject.  I merely ask that we
>> consider the opportunity to streamline our FD for benefit of
>> all operators: 
>>
>> Background:
>>
>> I recognize in the world of high end contesting one's rig
>> and log are essentially integrated with the operator - so
>> just like knowing where the key controls are on the rig,
>> many of us are also acclimated with each key feature in the
>> log.  So some of us (even myself to a degree) will be
>> opinionated! 
>>
>> Reality:
>>
>> However we do it - software has to be installed onto 8-9
>> PC's: 6-7 HF, 1 VHF/UHF and 1 GOTA.  Also the data needs to
>> be compiled.  As each station will be manned by multiple
>> operators - and some of these operators may operate more
>> than one station - we should consider how we can be most
>> effective as a team. 
>>
>> 'Openess': 
>>
>> FD is a chance to experience different rigs and operating
>> conditions, so maybe we should be open to different log
>> options?  OK I confess I do prefer the features in
>> N1MM/Writelog and hope we use one of these. 
>>
>> Assessment: 
>>
>> Writelog - may require someone to install K3PZN's licensed
>> software on 'all these machines' (except for a few cases
>> where it already is installed).  *** I also learned the
>> hard way that the bandmap timeout must be set BEFORE the
>> program is launched. 
>>
>> N1MM - each station captain can install it onto the PC
>> being used (if it isn't already there).  I think this is a
>> benefit of this choice, unless we find a lot of our PC's
>> have Writelog already (which I doubt beyond the PC's already
>> at K3PZN?). 
>>
>> Those wishing to buy into a common log - and be networked -
>> get the benefit of verifying the exchange when the station
>> has been previously worked on a different band/mode at our
>> FD !  Run stations especially will enjoy this feature. 
>> (But don't misuse it - lest we log the same station
>> incorrectly 9 times). 
>>
>> I suggest that each station captain contribute their
>> thoughts on this.  At CW#2 either Writelog or N1MM will
>> work.  I expect a large number of operators at this
>> station, so we'll have to do some training.  If we are
>> common with CW#1 it will expand the available operators at
>> each station - food for thought. 
>>
>> Once we select our software - perhaps a basic training
>> exercise should be considered for the June CCARC meeting. 
>>
>>
>> Let's not go crazy over this - but accept the
>> opportunity.  Even if most of us could use the same log
>> software that could benefit our operation.  Plan B is to
>> try to use the same log program at each type of station (CW,
>> phone) but then we lose any benefit of networking.  Those
>> with a strong opinion - speak first ! 
>>
>>
>>
>>       
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From kb3jqq at yahoo.com  Thu May 27 19:20:31 2010
From: kb3jqq at yahoo.com (Scott, KB3JQQ)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 16:20:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Interesting Article on Balloon Cameras
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTilsCcskPjAty0XuyWAjsZQ6MclxItvRYhzeii_n@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <187973.9615.qm@web33508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



--- On Wed, 5/26/10, Emileigh Starbrook <estarbrook at gmail.com> wrote:
> I saw this article in the NY Times
> today and recalled someone (Pat?)
> was working on a balloon project.
> 
> http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/technology/personaltech/27basics.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
> 
> It appears that Canon has released a "Hack" kit that allows
> you to
> reprogram the camera controls and do some very interesting
> things.


Canon did not release CHDK, it is an independent project.
I'm still waiting for my Canon to have it's ROM version posted.


      

From w3jjh at arrl.net  Thu May 27 21:36:32 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 20:36:32 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
Message-ID: <20100527203632.ougdt69cgc4wskos@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Folk--

This may come as a shock, but not everyone has a Windows computer.  If  
I use one of my Macs for rig control, I'd also like to use it for  
logging.  If a Windows-only environment is necessary, I can either run  
without computer control using a borrowed computer or I can use  
someone else's rig for the station I captain.

73 de W3JJH
John

From w3jjh at arrl.net  Thu May 27 21:36:07 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 20:36:07 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
Message-ID: <20100527203607.uef9yaclk44oo8ws@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Folk--

This may come as a shock, but not everyone has a Windows computer.  If  
I use one of my Macs for rig control, I'd also like to use it for  
logging.  If a Windows-only environment is necessary, I can either run  
without computer control using a borrowed computer or I can use  
someone else's rig for the station I captain.

73 de W3JJH
John

From w3jjh at arrl.net  Thu May 27 21:36:19 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 20:36:19 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
Message-ID: <20100527203619.a37x2zbpeswg0cw8@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Folk--

This may come as a shock, but not everyone has a Windows computer.  If  
I use one of my Macs for rig control, I'd also like to use it for  
logging.  If a Windows-only environment is necessary, I can either run  
without computer control using a borrowed computer or I can use  
someone else's rig for the station I captain.

73 de W3JJH
John

From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 28 08:01:32 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 05:01:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
In-Reply-To: <20100527203632.ougdt69cgc4wskos@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <20100527203632.ougdt69cgc4wskos@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <516353.83198.qm@web53908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

John

no surprise - N3SB brought a cute smaller laptop to a meeting - it had no microsoft nor any other proprietary products on it (at least at the time).? 

a network does offer some utility at FD.? as for needing rig control, the 15m SSB station is supposed to stay on 15m SSB - so not much info really is needed from the rig for the log !? 

my understanding is that we do not have a firm agreement in place to all the use the same logging software between the two clubs - I am solely motivated by equipping the pool of operators.? let's see how many of us can sign-on to this objective, and go from there.? the club does have PC's (and rigs) that can be used.? 

I find it fun to use a different radio than I have used before, and FD gives that opportunity.? A different log can be less fun - but it is not so dreadful if planned in advance.? If most of us use the same log, that will make it a little easier for?the 15m?team?to operate one of those other stations, in particular if 15m does not behave as an HF band then.? 

I do have this thought - check with the FD leaders to see if you can also be assigned 10m - as that band could be more active with E-skip.? Of course note that those stations that are networked can deal with sharing band (and even mode) responsibilities - subject to EMI of course.? 

73 Curt

?
----- Original Message ----
From: John Hoge <w3jjh at arrl.net>
To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 9:36:32 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census

Folk--

This may come as a shock, but not everyone has a Windows computer.? If? 
I use one of my Macs for rig control, I'd also like to use it for? 
logging.? If a Windows-only environment is necessary, I can either run? 
without computer control using a borrowed computer or I can use? 
someone else's rig for the station I captain.

73 de W3JJH
John
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From wx3b at yahoo.com  Fri May 28 08:09:56 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 05:09:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] 10 meters?  Might be fun (and John has it)
In-Reply-To: <516353.83198.qm@web53908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <835972.72356.qm@web54305.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Did somebody say 10 meters????

John, W3JJH did inherit that golden opportunity should he choose to accept it....or unless a brave person wants to captain another station.

I have been listening to 10 meters every night for the past week, and there is the 'always open path' north/south doing well to the southern states and carribean, as well as E-skip (?) to the west coast and even a loud KH6.

John, you will have 2 elements on 15 meters and 3 on 10, should yo choose to use them.

73!

Jim  WX3B

--- On Fri, 5/28/10, Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Friday, May 28, 2010, 8:01 AM
> John
> 
> no surprise - N3SB brought a cute smaller laptop to a
> meeting - it had no microsoft nor any other proprietary
> products on it (at least at the time).? 
> 
> a network does offer some utility at FD.? as for needing
> rig control, the 15m SSB station is supposed to stay on 15m
> SSB - so not much info really is needed from the rig for the
> log !? 
> 
> my understanding is that we do not have a firm agreement in
> place to all the use the same logging software between the
> two clubs - I am solely motivated by equipping the pool of
> operators.? let's see how many of us can sign-on to this
> objective, and go from there.? the club does have PC's (and
> rigs) that can be used.? 
> 
> I find it fun to use a different radio than I have used
> before, and FD gives that opportunity.? A different log can
> be less fun - but it is not so dreadful if planned in
> advance.? If most of us use the same log, that will make it
> a little easier for?the 15m?team?to operate one of those
> other stations, in particular if 15m does not behave as an
> HF band then.? 
> 
> I do have this thought - check with the FD leaders to see
> if you can also be assigned 10m - as that band could be more
> active with E-skip.? Of course note that those stations
> that are networked can deal with sharing band (and even
> mode) responsibilities - subject to EMI of course.? 
> 
> 73 Curt
> 
> ?
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Hoge <w3jjh at arrl.net>
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 9:36:32 PM
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
> 
> Folk--
> 
> This may come as a shock, but not everyone has a Windows
> computer.? If? 
> I use one of my Macs for rig control, I'd also like to use
> it for? 
> logging.? If a Windows-only environment is necessary, I
> can either run? 
> without computer control using a borrowed computer or I can
> use? 
> someone else's rig for the station I captain.
> 
> 73 de W3JJH
> John
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From wo3l at comcast.net  Fri May 28 10:00:55 2010
From: wo3l at comcast.net (Andy Leeds)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 10:00:55 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census
In-Reply-To: <516353.83198.qm@web53908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <20100527203632.ougdt69cgc4wskos@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<516353.83198.qm@web53908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4BFFCC97.7060000@comcast.net>

John - we have 6 PC's in the club station, so we should be able to cover 
you with one of them or I have a spare laptop. I understand that people 
may prefer running something else on a day to day basis but there is a 
trade off between interoperability and customization. I'm trying to get 
the interoperability piece because when we had it last year a lot of 
people liked it a lot and found it useful for the contest. Also I think 
having the ability to see the operating frequency of all the other 
stations at a glance on the logging screen will help us track down any 
interference problems quicker which is more likely this year with more 
transmitters in simultaneous use. So in a nutshell while you prefer Mac 
over Windows, I prefer WriteLog over N1MM, I'm asking us to both be 
willing to compromise and take a common environment.

Andy

From mreedsmith at gmail.com  Fri May 28 17:59:25 2010
From: mreedsmith at gmail.com (Matt Smith)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 17:59:25 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Logging software
Message-ID: <4C003CBD.5010600@gmail.com>

While we're on the topic of logging software... I happen to be in search of
a good program for general QSO logging (although something that's capable of
doing contest logging as well certainly wouldn't hurt). I'd prefer something
that'll run in a console environment so I can run it on my server, but I'm
open to anything that'll run on linux.

My less than optimal results so far:
cqrlog: I'd have to manually compile and install a 32-bit version of hamlib
tlf: I can't manage to figure out how it's supposed to work, and the
documentation isn't much help to that extent
yfklog: works fine with the exception of a few fields I'd like to see added
in... except it can't actually write files

Any thoughts?
- Matt, AB3JU

From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 28 18:21:14 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 15:21:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Logging software
In-Reply-To: <4C003CBD.5010600@gmail.com>
References: <4C003CBD.5010600@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <53069.95923.qm@web53907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I don't have any linux background but maybe others can help.  I suspect experience is around on using a windows emulator with linux and running windows applications?  

Do insist on using a logging program that imports and exports an .adi format - just in case you need to switch logging programs in the future.  

You may wish to acquire a modest windows machine - as exceptional software is readily available for every ham radio function - and it does not take vast computing hardware for most functions.  

73 Curt




----- Original Message ----
From: Matt Smith <mreedsmith at gmail.com>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 28, 2010 5:59:25 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Logging software

While we're on the topic of logging software... I happen to be in search of
a good program for general QSO logging (although something that's capable of
doing contest logging as well certainly wouldn't hurt). I'd prefer something
that'll run in a console environment so I can run it on my server, but I'm
open to anything that'll run on linux.

My less than optimal results so far:
cqrlog: I'd have to manually compile and install a 32-bit version of hamlib
tlf: I can't manage to figure out how it's supposed to work, and the
documentation isn't much help to that extent
yfklog: works fine with the exception of a few fields I'd like to see added
in... except it can't actually write files

Any thoughts?
- Matt, AB3JU
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From w3jjh at arrl.net  Fri May 28 20:50:41 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 20:50:41 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FD Log Census--Equipment Bleg
Message-ID: <20100528205041.a15rjjxxs8k0wc4c@webmail.opentransfer.com>

If only Windows computers will be used, I will be unable to provide  
much beyond a mike, key, and a couple of pairs of headphones for the  
15/10 m phone station.  All my station control/logging is Mac based,  
and the Friday of FD set up is no time to be debugging a radio  
interface.  If we're going to drag computers out of the club shack,  
can I get my hands on the TS-850?

73 de W3JJH
John

From w3jjh at arrl.net  Fri May 28 21:06:14 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 21:06:14 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Natural Power Bonus QSOs
Message-ID: <20100528210614.3c51lurvi8w4oggo@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Of course, I'll be able to provide a solar array and a QRP rig (most  
likely a K2) for the bonus QSOs.  If some CW wizard would like to come  
by the 15 m phone station at the start of FD and knock out the five  
contacts, I'd be happy to have the rig ready.  Otherwise, I'll just do  
the first five SSB contacts QRP.  Manual logging should not be too  
much of a burden for these few QSOs.

73 de W3JJH
John

From w3jjh at arrl.net  Fri May 28 21:16:16 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 21:16:16 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Linux Logging Software
Message-ID: <20100528211616.wc248x8kg0sk004s@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Matt,

The best Linux logging software that I've seen is cqrlog <www.cqrlog.com>.

73 de W3JJH
John

From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Fri May 28 21:27:06 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 18:27:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Natural Power Bonus QSOs
In-Reply-To: <20100528210614.3c51lurvi8w4oggo@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <20100528210614.3c51lurvi8w4oggo@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <680162.84293.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

John

Some alternative QRP/solar is a nifty presence for visitors - and fun.  I would love to see WX3B running a few stations with 5 watts ... maybe we can drag Phil out to do these.  It would be nifty to make more than 5 contacts ....

K3PZN equipment should be available as no one that I know of has mentioned using any yet - check with Andy.  Usually the TS-850 is used for CW, but I sense we have rigs already for CW.  

I would think your rig-to-PC hardware interface should work on Windows - but maybe it is not RS-232 based??  Now that I think about it, for hunt-and-pounce a band-map is NICE and one does need a rig interface for that (dugh on my part).  

Maybe my landing 10m SSB in your lap might earn me a few minutes of operating time .... 

We do have a lot of new ops in the CCARC so very important to recruit and plug them in.  I suspect our chair will do a roll-call in due time.  I can pretty much guess who will want to do CW already - and its a healthy list.  


73 Curt


----- Original Message ----
From: John Hoge <w3jjh at arrl.net>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, May 28, 2010 9:06:14 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Natural Power Bonus QSOs

Of course, I'll be able to provide a solar array and a QRP rig (most  
likely a K2) for the bonus QSOs.  If some CW wizard would like to come  
by the 15 m phone station at the start of FD and knock out the five  
contacts, I'd be happy to have the rig ready.  Otherwise, I'll just do  
the first five SSB contacts QRP.  Manual logging should not be too  
much of a burden for these few QSOs.

73 de W3JJH
John
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From Himself at wjjhoge.net  Fri May 28 21:31:04 2010
From: Himself at wjjhoge.net (Himself at wjjhoge.net)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 21:31:04 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Logging on Linux
Message-ID: <20100528213104.6sbp3a6ssokwckwc@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Matt,

I understand your pain.  I tried to get a decent logging program going  
on my Linux netbook.  I'm now using HamLog on an iPad instead for  
portable operation.

While cqrlog has been my best Linux logging experience, it wasn't a  
good one.  If I were still trying to make a go of Linux in my shack,  
I'd see if I could get WriteLog to run under Wine or under XP on a  
virtual machine (I've had good luck with Sun's, now Oracle's, Virtual  
Box).



From w3jjh at arrl.net  Fri May 28 21:39:15 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 21:39:15 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Radio Interfaces
Message-ID: <20100528213915.bl300596ysco4g8s@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Curt,

All my computers are now USB only.  The Omni VI is a mix of RS-232 and  
ground-closure bit lines for control.  The interface hardware requires  
the installation of several drivers on to a Windows machine--it's  
definitely not plug-and-play!

  73 de W3JJH
John

From john_k3kwo at hotmail.com  Fri May 28 22:04:53 2010
From: john_k3kwo at hotmail.com (John Hart)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 22:04:53 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Logging software
In-Reply-To: <4C003CBD.5010600@gmail.com>
References: <4C003CBD.5010600@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT117-W35B226B3D24263DE53350B8EC0@phx.gbl>


Matt,

I use the builtin logging software in MixW for all of my general QSOs and it works well.  I don't think it was designed for networking but who knows, maybe.  It can be used for contesting but I prefer a formal contesting software that covers all of the perameters of the contest requirements.  

 

John, K3KWO

 
> Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 17:59:25 -0400
> From: mreedsmith at gmail.com
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [K3PZN-List] Logging software
> 
> While we're on the topic of logging software... I happen to be in search of
> a good program for general QSO logging (although something that's capable of
> doing contest logging as well certainly wouldn't hurt). I'd prefer something
> that'll run in a console environment so I can run it on my server, but I'm
> open to anything that'll run on linux.
> 
> My less than optimal results so far:
> cqrlog: I'd have to manually compile and install a 32-bit version of hamlib
> tlf: I can't manage to figure out how it's supposed to work, and the
> documentation isn't much help to that extent
> yfklog: works fine with the exception of a few fields I'd like to see added
> in... except it can't actually write files
> 
> Any thoughts?
> - Matt, AB3JU
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From kkrichinsky at gmail.com  Sun May 30 22:20:22 2010
From: kkrichinsky at gmail.com (Keith Krichinsky)
Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 22:20:22 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day SSB station captain opportunities: 15m,
	40m, 75m (SSB)
In-Reply-To: <319633.71248.qm@web54302.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <319633.71248.qm@web54302.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTilJFAAkrx0GxA25hjZDWwWHkqKylbDz4Y5U1IJE@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings Jim!

I see a lot of FD 2010 chatter but absolutely no mention of dates.  I now
know where, I'd like to know when, please.

Keith, W3MDC

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM, James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dear CCARC field day enthusiasts,
>
> Seems like a long way away,  however the 2010 Field Day event is actually
> less than six (6) weeks from now!!!
>
> We have been fortunate to have a number of folks come  forward to lead
> various SSB, digital, GOTA and CW stations, however there are some PRIME
> TIME opportunities for station captains still available.
>
> Currently, we have team captain OPENINGS for 15m SSB, 40m SSB and 75m SSB.
>
> If you are interested in leading a team and organizing an effort for one of
> these band modes, please let me, or Bill W2EGL know your preference.
>
> 73!
>
> Jim Nitzberg   WX3B
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From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Mon May 31 10:42:11 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:42:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day SSB station captain opportunities: 15m,
	40m, 75m (SSB)
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTilJFAAkrx0GxA25hjZDWwWHkqKylbDz4Y5U1IJE@mail.gmail.com>
References: <319633.71248.qm@web54302.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTilJFAAkrx0GxA25hjZDWwWHkqKylbDz4Y5U1IJE@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <287759.96052.qm@web53901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Greetings Keith !  

The info on FD is at:  http://www.arrl.org/field-day  June 26 - 27

Our two combined clubs are gearing up for a big event !  

Yes please do come out and operate a radio, more info on our activities should emerge soon.  

73 Curt


   



----- Original Message ----
From: Keith Krichinsky <kkrichinsky at gmail.com>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 10:20:22 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Field Day SSB station captain opportunities: 15m, 40m, 75m (SSB)

Greetings Jim!

I see a lot of FD 2010 chatter but absolutely no mention of dates.  I now
know where, I'd like to know when, please.

Keith, W3MDC

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM, James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dear CCARC field day enthusiasts,
>
> Seems like a long way away,  however the 2010 Field Day event is actually
> less than six (6) weeks from now!!!
>
> We have been fortunate to have a number of folks come  forward to lead
> various SSB, digital, GOTA and CW stations, however there are some PRIME
> TIME opportunities for station captains still available.
>
> Currently, we have team captain OPENINGS for 15m SSB, 40m SSB and 75m SSB.
>
> If you are interested in leading a team and organizing an effort for one of
> these band modes, please let me, or Bill W2EGL know your preference.
>
> 73!
>
> Jim Nitzberg   WX3B
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From wx3b at yahoo.com  Mon May 31 10:50:56 2010
From: wx3b at yahoo.com (James Nitzberg)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:50:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day DATES:  June 26 & June 27
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTilJFAAkrx0GxA25hjZDWwWHkqKylbDz4Y5U1IJE@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <259065.56891.qm@web54304.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear Keith and field day enthusiasts,

Field day is shaping up very nicely, and I am pleased to announce that we have station captains for just about every band assignment at this time!

Field day is held the last full weekend of June, and this year it is Saturday June 26th and Sunday June 27th.  

Field day setup usually starts Friday afternoon after 2:00pm, however I need to get confirmation that we have access to the Gamber, MD grounds on Friday.

Our station captain assignments include:

	NY3A:  CW #1:  20m & 80m
	WB8YYY: CW #2 40m  & 15m
	W3ARS :  75m SSB
	K1RH:  20m SSB
	WX3B: 40m SSB
	WO3L:  GOTA station, offers computer network for consolidated log (optional)
	N3VOP:  VHF
	K3KWO:  Digital
	W3JJH:    15m (and 10m!) SSB and Natural Power Bonus

Our field day leader this year is Bill, W2EGL and he is also in charge of the press, publicity, and perhaps an information booth (that was just dropped on him with this email!).

Food service will not compete with the W3MDC days, however station captains will supply some drinks and snacks, while an informal BBQ is planned for Saturday night, with 'pot luck' to be picked up by someone for Sunday breakfast!

NY3A, WX3B, K3KWO and K1RH all  have generator power available this year, and we are S-P-R-E-A-D-I-N-G our operation out to take advantage of the 800+ feet from the SSB stations to the digital (and GOTA) station, leaving CW stations in the middle.

So far, here's a list of rumored participants in field day:

i.	W3ADC, W3ADX, Sandy, Jonathan, AA3XZ
ii.	K3TDH, K3RCH and the triplets Matthew Nicholas and Douglas
iii.	KB3PNU, Tom (part  time ? not Sunday)

....And folks I have overheard saying they're interested in operating...(please contact the station captain directly to arrange an "official" time

a.	CW #2 (40m/15m)
i.	N3WM ? throughout the weekend

b.	40m SSB
i.	N3YIM ? 40m SSB ? Saturday evening/Sunday morning

c.	Digital 
i.	K3CAV ? Digital ? Saturday Nighttime


73!

Jim   WX3B



--- On Sun, 5/30/10, Keith Krichinsky <kkrichinsky at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Keith Krichinsky <kkrichinsky at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Field Day SSB station captain opportunities: 15m, 40m, 75m (SSB)
> To: "Carroll County Amateur Radio Club" <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010, 10:20 PM
> Greetings Jim!
> 
> I see a lot of FD 2010 chatter but absolutely no mention of
> dates.? I now
> know where, I'd like to know when, please.
> 
> Keith, W3MDC

From twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com  Mon May 31 13:40:25 2010
From: twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com (Tom Wimsatt)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 13:40:25 -0400
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day website
Message-ID: <85C76F30-1184-4C7B-B43D-427FDA4E85DB@wimsatt.truepath.com>

Do we have a CCARC webpage we could direct people to for details about  
our own local FD activities?  I have a Carroll County Commissioner  
interested and it would be handy to just forward a link.

Tom Wimsatt
KB3PNU
Sent from my iPod

From wb8yyy at yahoo.com  Mon May 31 13:55:57 2010
From: wb8yyy at yahoo.com (Curt Milton)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 10:55:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day website
In-Reply-To: <85C76F30-1184-4C7B-B43D-427FDA4E85DB@wimsatt.truepath.com>
References: <85C76F30-1184-4C7B-B43D-427FDA4E85DB@wimsatt.truepath.com>
Message-ID: <975171.86494.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Tom

good point!  

first we need to get onto the ARRL 'map' - this will allow anyone browsing for a FD to visit to find us.  

if you are someone could make a single webpage to add to our club website that could serve its purpose.  and there is some content at the ARRL site that can be referenced.  


I am in discussion with Tony on seeking to set up a demonstration communication link (hopefully with one or more other FD sites) which can illustrate what else we can do with radio communications.  

very important that each of us personally invite others - with so few bands available folk can get the idea they aren't needed.  we need a site loaded with active participants during prime time, as well as a steady crew overnight.  

we have had press representatives in the past - been a little while since we had a government official.  N3WM has invited one of the commissioners whom he knows well.  

things are coming together .... it's looking like our 2 'sleepy' FD's are being transformed - hopefully we can have > 20 participants.  

73 Curt


----- Original Message ----
From: Tom Wimsatt <twimsatt at wimsatt.truepath.com>
To: CCARC K3PZN <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Mon, May 31, 2010 1:40:25 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day website

Do we have a CCARC webpage we could direct people to for details about  
our own local FD activities?  I have a Carroll County Commissioner  
interested and it would be handy to just forward a link.

Tom Wimsatt
KB3PNU
Sent from my iPod
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From w3jjh at arrl.net  Mon May 31 16:37:54 2010
From: w3jjh at arrl.net (John Hoge)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 15:37:54 -0500
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Website
Message-ID: <20100531153754.5lwq9ezcyoc8c4ws@webmail.opentransfer.com>

I have kept the k3pzn.org domain registered.  No one has put up  
anything for a couple of years, but it's available if we want to us it.

73 de W3JJH
John

