[K3PZN-List] WX3B wants 40m SSB, and 20m CW band (Field Day Commentary)

[Ray Wright]

forgive me everyone but what is PVRC


On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 2:01 PM, James Nitzberg via K3PZN-List <
k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Hi Pete and Group,
>
> I actually asked Frank W3LPL about this earlier today.
>
> On the PVRC list of planned Transceivers this year:
>
> 1.  Yaesu FT-1000mp/1000mp Mark V/1000mp Mark V field
> 2.  Elecraft K3
> 3.  Yaesu FTDX-5000
>
> There was also a comment that mobile and other low end radios were
> excluded from consideration.
>
> In the past, they have used Kenwood 850's....and I believe 930/940....and
> a brave person might have brought a Ten Tec Orion out there.
>
> One year when Icom sponsored Field day there were some 7800's floating
> around.
>
> I am not aware of any definitive "phase noise on transmit" reports for
> these or other radios.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim   WX3B
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Peter Morton <mortonph at comcast.net>
> To: James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com>; Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <
> k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 11:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] WX3B wants 40m SSB,   and one CW band (Field Day
> Commentary)
>
>
> I'm a bit curious about which radios the PVRC deems acceptable for FD
> operation.
>
> I suspect the K3 is on the acceptable list.  How about Yaesu, Icom and
> Kenwood?
>
> Any data on transmitter phase-noise for various radios?
>
> -Pete, W3GVX
>
> On 6/3/2014 11:07 AM, James Nitzberg via K3PZN-List wrote:
> > Dear CCARC field day enthusiasts,
> >
> > First...I have a confession to make:  there is a very good possibility
> that Rob K1RH and his family are going to participate as helpers and
> operators this year rather than the herculean effort they have always made
> for the last (7+) years of hauling their motor home around, putting up all
> those towers, and supplying electricity for a good portion of field day
> enthusiasts while hosting up to 3 operations...on their own!!
> >
> > This means that the traditional 20m SSB (and15m SSB) band slots will
> remain open for someone else to lead.
> >
> > The second rumor...and it is a credible one, is that N3SB and I are
> teaming up to do (2) band modes this year, one SSB and one CW.  I would
> like 40m SSB myself, and I am guessing N3SB will pick a CW band/mode to
> round our effort out.
> >
> > Regarding the interference between stations, the reason it is so hard to
> solve is due to our relaxed and non-centralized approach, which everyone
> enjoys!
> >
> > PVRC/CCARC field day eliminates most interference by mandating the type
> of Tranceiver that is acceptable, the type of antenna, the spacing of the
> antenna and the ORIENTATION of the antenna.  Much of the radio equipment
> and antennas CCARC enjoys are on the forbidden list BECAUSE of the
> interference potential....and it would ruin people's fun to tell them
> "leave your radio (or antenna) at home".
> >
> > If there are multiple band captains for different modes, it is helpful
> for those that like "running stations" to set up as far away as possible
> from other stations on the same band, and if possible, orient their antenna
> side ways to maximize side lobe attenuation.  Finally, working out an
> operational plan on the fly (you do the odd hours/I'll do even hours) is a
> good way to work out an unsolvable interference problem.
> >
> > So...sign me up for 40m SSB this year and one yet to be determined CW
> band.  I can promise that both of our stations will be bi-lingual in SSB
> and CW if the need arises.
> >
> > 73!
> >
> > Jim   WX3B
> > ______________________________________________________________
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