[K3PZN-List] K3PZN Satellite Station

Fri Jun 6 17:25:52 EDT 2014

HI Pat hey asked that Army friend of mine for the url for ballon launch he
said goggle on West Point Balloon Sat and its  a u-tube the But the link is
on there somewhere     Ray


On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 5:20 PM, Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680) <
patrick.l.kilroy at nasa.gov> wrote:

> I will volunteer to head up the satellite station
> if you don't mind that many of my components
> that I want to use this time are fairly new and
> will require substantial set up time and a
> possibly "clunky" break-in period to get stuff
> up and running that I'd like to use (or abuse)
> FD for.  In fact, it sure would be nice if we
> could make a real satellite contact in the
> contest too!  8-)
>
> I would welcome a full time assistant or two.
> I'd be glad to teach the ropes in the process.
>
> I have all the gear for portable operation
> but require a FD area reasonably "clear"
> of large metal objects like buildings and
> portable housing.  So, ...
>
> WILL WE HOLD a group site visit one
> evening soon so that all us station captains
> can start staking our claim to the prime
> real estate???
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pat Kilroy
> N8PK
>
>
> Mr. Pat Kilroy
> Integration and Test (I&T) Lead Engineer
> NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
> Building 5, Mail Code 568
> Greenbelt, Maryland  20771-5860
> W: 301-286-1984
> E: Patrick.L.Kilroy at nasa.gov
>
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Curt Milton via K3PZN-List [k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 3:26 PM
> To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] WX3B wants 40m SSB,   and one CW band (Field Day
> Commentary)
>
> JIm
>
> cool conversation.  indeed a smaller FD is much easier to plan, that much
> I know.
>
>
> like Pete, I am thinking that our rigs (FT-3000, K2, K3) have acceptable
> phase noise -- that the only problem we experienced is yours truly putting
> the beams too close last year.    those of us EE types (and many other
> hams) know the RF reduces 4X when the distance is doubled.  I did not do
> the math, but likely we had space in rules and at the sight to greatly
> improve our situation.
>
>
> I am suspicious we can come up with a satisfactory arrangement for running
> 4-6 stations.  Thanks for volunteering to consult with TBD field day chair
> on our station arrangement.
>
>
> I do believe we can run at least 2 rigs on different bands on the same
> mast, at least it works fine for a FT-3000 and K2.  Did you not do the same
> with 2 or 3 MP's last year?
>
>
> Very possibly we can minimize our simultaneous band operations if we have
> a small enough number of rigs.
>
>
> Great to find N3SB who has been missed recently due to other commitments
> and opportunities.
>
>
> 73 Curt
> mere participant in FD 2014
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 1:54 PM, Peter Morton <mortonph at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> 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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