[K3PZN-List] Field Day Station Preparation

[John Chesley]

Curt,

I think we should arrange a Field Day Planning Meeting separate from our
regular club meeting.  We will need to discuss all of our options and also
alternative sites as I have not yet gotten confirmation that we will be able
to operate at Gamber VFD. How about next Monday night (6/3) at 7:30? All
interested parties should attend. It should not take more than an hour to
discuss.

John, AK3Z

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[mailto:k3pzn-list-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Curt Milton
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 9:26 PM
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Subject: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Station Preparation

Its almost June .... 


Just a few notes on this topic, along with a call for volunteers to set up
stations.  Last year we ran 4 HF stations, perhaps this year we can aim for
a couple more if we will have enough operators.  (We'll make a call for
operators in a follow-on message).  


A lesson from last year - set up the complete station in the same
configuration it will be at field day!  We had trouble with PC's not being
properly configured with the log software (it wasn't me) and cables not
being proper for a rig (that was me!).  Yes literally set up the complete
station at home (it can be all but the FD antenna) to verify the gear is
ready.  


Preference if possible is to run all our stations with the same logging
software - this will allow operators to easily be deployed across rigs
without needing retraining.  Last year we ran N1MM as its a potent
contesting package (ok I realize FD is not a real contest but the automation
is appreciated).  


Something else that worked well last year was sharing a few antennas between
modes - it meant we had fewer antennas to erect - a nice virtue if it is
dreadfully hot.  

Please email myself with your interest in setting up a station.  Also FD
related messages on the reflector are welcome also.  


73 Curt
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