[Lowfer] station timeline

[Eric Smith]

I was caught a little unprepared with the grant coming through before my 
gear is ready.  I still think they made a mistake -- must've thought my 
app came in months ago.  It was only 18 days from submitting the 
application (and only 15 days after mailing the money order) to receiving 
the grant.  And THEN they told me that using a money order (instead of 
credit card) delayed the processing of my app "a *long* time" (their 
words).

Anyway, I've been asked a few times off-reflector when I'd be on the air.  
Here is my timeline.  These dates are "by" dates...that is, I intend to 
have each activity completed by the listed date:

1-Nov-03 (Saturday)	On air with only about 8-10 watts to the final.
1-Dec-03 (Monday)	QRO with approx 100 watts to the final.
1-Jan-04 (Thursday)	New (less inefficent :) antenna and loading coil.
date TBD		More power.

Each of these dates may be a little ambitious, but I will try to meet 
them.  I'm working on the amplifier and loading coil for the 11/1 deadline 
now.

Regards,
Eric