[Lowfer] Upcoming Ham-Com presentations and Field Day demo activity

Sun May 29 20:58:49 EDT 2016

Thanks Mike!

Just moments ago I completed a page for the event that will show updated
operator details as well as explain what this is all about.  You can see
that page here:
http://njdtechnologies.net/field-day-2016-mflfvlf-messagebeacon-demonstration-opportunity/

Basically you just need to run your beacon the 4th full weekend of June wx
permitting.  I typically start my message on that Saturday morning around
1500z and let it run until Sunday around 2300z at 15 minute intervals.  My
message typically runs 7-8 minutes at 18-20 WPM.

Message content really depends on your mode.  If you are running a QRSS
mode, maybe something like "GL FD 2016 OPS"  would be manageable at slow
speeds without losing interest of the viewer.  Normal CW could be a short
message like "Greetings to all Field Day operators from ...."  It can be as
simple or elaborate as you need it to be.  If you want to operate several
modes, just let me know the time schedule for each, estimated ERP and
frequency and I can get you added to the op's list.

If you are attending a field day op or are privy to FD ops around your
area, letting them know about the event and op frequencies will help with
the outreach.  This can be as simple as you dialing up your op freq on an
existing receiver at the FD site and piquing some ones curiosity or just
making mention on a 2m repeater.  There is a LOT of flexibility here.

Please let me know if I can help clarify any details.  Its nice to have
some variety in bands that are QRV for this event.  I wonder if anyone will
undertake VLF transmission?

73 and thanks again!

John

On Sun, May 29, 2016 at 7:37 PM, N8OOU <n8oou at meekfarm.us> wrote:

> John,
>
> I could easily put a special message in the part 15 WM Lowfer beacon, and
> send it using a number of modes. I have left the beacon up for the summer.
> I know the it is not a powerhouse station, but I do get a report now and
> then.
>
> I have never participated in this event, so I would need some basic
> guidance as to the message content, modes and times to operate.
>
> Thanks
>
> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek
>
> On 05/28/2016 06:47 PM, John Langridge wrote:
>
> Next:
>>
>> A few weeks ago I posted a message on 600mrg to assess the interest level
>> of doing another Field Day demonstration activity.  This basically entails
>> you picking a frequency, MF/LF/VLF - Part5 / Part15/ DX,  whatever - and
>> running a beacon with some type of content, preferably something related
>> to
>> FD, like a greeting or well-wishes to potential listeners.  Individuals
>> attending FD activities are encouraged to dial up one or more of these
>> operator frequencies on a receiver at their sites using whatever antennas
>> are available and do a short demo.  It doesn't have to be more than a
>> couple of minutes or even a formal demo but may introduce people to what
>> we
>> do that have no idea anything is going on below the AM broadcast band -
>> you
>> might be shocked to know how many there are in this category.  If you want
>> to read about the details of last year and see who participated then, you
>> can see the list and lead-up here:
>> *
>> http://njdtechnologies.net/mf-and-lf-demonstration-opportunity-for-arrl-field-day-2015-the-field-day-greetings/*
>> <
>> http://njdtechnologies.net/mf-and-lf-demonstration-opportunity-for-arrl-field-day-2015-the-field-day-greetings/
>> >
>>
>> Normally I wait until after Ham-Com to begin working on this activity but
>> the media outlets prefer to get the information sooner than two-weeks
>> prior
>> to the event so I hope to submit a press release on June 1.  Realizing
>> that
>> it is early and people may not know what they will be doing at the end of
>> June or what the WX may be like (its probably going to be HOT!), or if
>> they
>> will be participating with a Field Day operation, if you think you might
>> have an interest, please let me know.  I can add you tentatively to the
>> list and will soon post a page that will be updated showing frequencies of
>> operators that plan on being QRV.  Historically this has been a CW event
>> but pick your mode.  Just include that info when you let me know your
>> intentions so I can add it to the list.
>>
>> I will be running a CW message about as long as the standard ARRL FD
>> message on a 15 minute cycle at 474.5 kHz.
>>
>> Frank, K3DZ / WH2XHA, reports that he will run a QRSS3 message on 476.7
>> kHz, weather permitting and assuming there are no complication that
>> prevent
>> this from happening.
>>
>> If there are others that would like to be included on the initial press
>> release, please let me know.  I can add you to the event through FD
>> weekend
>> so there is no real deadline.
>>
>> If you are not an operator on these bands and are not participating with a
>> FD operation, please consider forwarding this information (maybe once the
>> press release comes out) to your local club as it develops.
>>
>> Thanks for the time and bandwidth!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John KB5NJD / WG2XIQ..
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