[K3PZN-List] Field Day Operations

[Curt Milton]

Friday setup has multiple unknowns --
 
1. weather, as Wayne sites potention for thunder storms
2. permission from Gamber FC, that Mike was checking on
3. availability of man-power
 
I may be stuck at work late on Friday, only critical as I may be supplying a small beam to mount on Ray/Kerri's rocket launcher.  (I do hope to partially assemble it tonite - bite sized pieces that fit into SUV).  
 
I know Ray and Kerri are bringing their RV, I presume on Saturday -- so they may not be motivated to head to site also on Friday.  
 
I realize Friday set-up is traditional -- but may be unnecessary given small-ness of our operation.  We might only be installing 2 or 3 antenna supports total.  
 
I sense we should wait for instruction from Mike our FD chair, based upon input on manpower availability and these other factors.  
 
It will be good to have Wayne also operating with us!  
 
73 Curt
 

From: Wayne <M.Wayne.Wilson at comcast.net>
To: 'Carroll County Amateur Radio Club' <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Operations

Larry,
I can easily meet you at Gamber at 2 pm. However NWS and major network wx
forecasts 60% chance T Storms around 2 PM going on into the eveining and
night. Due to my proximity to Gamber VFD, only takes a few minutes to get
there and join you. So let us plan to give it a try, but be aware, we may
have to beat a hasty retreat and start again Saturday AM.

Wayne N3UN


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[mailto:k3pzn-list-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lawrence Solarczyk
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:45 PM
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Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Operations


All:

Listening to the discussion at the Club meeting and reading the email
threads, it seems to me that Field Day operations this year would make for a
3 Alpha effort.  According to the Field Day rules, the Class 3A catagory
permits the club to have basically two free transmitters - GOTA (Get On The
Air) and VHF.

Prime Phone station - Ray and Kerri's radio with AB Mast and club's Tri-band
beam

Prime CW station - Curt's radio and antenna

Prime Digital station - John's station

VHF Station - Mike's radio and antenna

GOTA / Secondary Phone station - Club radio with Pete's windom antenna

The Windom antenna and any other wire antenna can be set up using the Club's
AB155 masts.

The GOTA/Secondary station would be the station for any none ham folks that
show up at the site (Eric's Scouts). NOTE: A log sheet needs to be set at
the GOTA station to log the name of any person operating that station along
with the name of the control op. The Secondary part of this station would be
available for when any of the prime stations need a break.

Class A catagory bonus points:

1. 100% Emergency power - generators.

2. Media Publicity - Was the Carroll County Times contacted?

3. Public Location - I guess the Gamber grounds is public. Does the Club
have a sign to display  at street level?

3. Public Information Table - What has the Club for an information table?

4. Message Origination to Section Manager - Who will send this NTS message?

5. Satellite QSO - does anyone have the capability to do this?

6. Alternate Power - does anyone have a solar panel that can power a radio
for 5 contacts?

7. W1AW Bulletin - need someone to record this.

8. Educational activity - this would be good for when the Scouts attend the
site (Andy?).

9. Visitation by an elected governmental official -- most likely too late
for this.

10. Visitation by a representative of an agency -- wonder if we could get
someone from Carroll County Emergency Management?

11. Field Day Youth Participation - 20 points for each youth (under 18) that
makes a contact!


I will test the generators Friday morning.  Also, I will bring the AB-115
masts and a tri-band beam.  Can anyone meet me at Gamber Friday around 2 PM?
We can start site set up.

73,
Larry WX3F


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