[K3PZN-List] Field Day Station Tentative Bands (FD bulletin #2)

Thu May 30 21:33:22 EDT 2013

Ray

I am thinking that software install is not so hard - as i remember its a two part process of installing the main and then an update file.

There is a personal info page to fill out grid, ITU zone, CQ zone etc (I think this info might be on QRZ .... we are zones 5 and 8 but I often mentally get them backwards.  

The 'fun part' is getting N1MM to read the rig's frequency (via the CAT also called serial port interface) - and present it onto the 'band map.'  in the setup screen there should be a selection of rigs.  

To set up the cw macros, I can give you some coaching.  

Once it is all running, there are 'log types' for a zillion contests.  There is an option for a DX log - try this for every day operating!  If you can get telnet set up (connect to any of the many options) - it will put DXcluster spots onto the bandmap - this is very cool and useful for finding DX, and new stations in a contest.  

I could likely venture over on a weekend if you stumble.  We could also converse landline or repeater tomorrow evening or sometime.  

Curt

________________________________
 From: Ray Wright <kb3vwk at gmail.com>
To: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>; Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Station Tentative Bands (FD bulletin #2)

Curt is there anyway we can get together I would like a refresher on the
n1mm software and also to make sure it is installed right on our
computer.

On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> With the confidence that we will find a place to operate - here is what I
> am thinking for station assignments -- all subject to OUR refining --
>
> SSB1: 20m
> SSB2: 40 and 15m
> SSB3: 80 and 10m (gives us ability to work 10m if/when it opens)
>
>
> CW1: 80/20m
> CW2: 40/15m
>
> Digital: 80/40/20 (operate in a different band than CW wherever possible)
>
> Note this arrangement has 6 rigs (class = 6A).  Of course we will scale
> down based on the size of the operator team.  For example, digital could be
> merged with a SSB station, or CW could similarly be merged.  You are
> welcome to question my sanity and suggest something different.
>
>
> Note this starts to define our antenna needs - a future bulletin topic.
>
>
> I also suggest things can be more fun if the operators move to different
> posts.  The paradigm of an operator merely bringing their rig to the field
> and operating it for X hours seems to be constraining to me.
>
>
> I find it fun to operate a different rig - as it was at FD I have gotten
> to experience these fine rigs in the past:
> in no particular order Omni 6, Omni 7, K3, Argonaut 5, FT-1000,
> IC-whatever Andy used to own, etc.  Who knows maybe I can operate John's
> new KX3 at some point (even though this won't likely be what he sets up for
> his main FD station).
>
> One thing I forgot to mention last bulletin -- all our stations should be
> equipped to allow a second op (or visiting non-ham) to operate 'shot-gun'
> -- either two sets of phones, and/or a speaker available.  We literally
> want to get everyone on the air.
>
>
> Inspiration wanted - and your commitment to participate!  Email me if you
> are willing to host a station.
>
>
> 73 Curt
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Curt Milton <wb8yyy at yahoo.com>
> To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 9:25 PM
> 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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