[NLRS] 10 G antenna/ tune up test session July 12th

[David Palm]

Yes, I'm still interested and a GO-NOGO will be very helpful.

On Fri, Jul 4, 2025, 10:59 AM WA2VOI, Donn <wa2voi at mninter.net> wrote:

> 'Morning, everyone.
>
> We're a week away from the 10GHz test/tune-up session.
> 12 July, after the monthly Breakfast. Start time 11AM.
>
> QTH as in Gary's original MSG, below.  Easiest access from either I-694 or
> MN-36 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/MN-36?entry=gmail&source=g>  is
> White
> Bear Ave to County Rd 'C' westbound.  At Hazelwood Ave turn SOUTH and  go
> to Barclay St
> (~1/4 mi): turn RIGHT.  We're planning on being along the south side of
> the parking lot,
> but you have to go around to the right to get there.
>
> You may have noticed that we've settled into a WX pattern of rain on the
> weekends.  If
> this holds, much of what we'd like to do at the 10GHz session can't be
> done.  (Requires
> 110 AC for the equipment.)   Measuring antenna gain on damp ground doesn't
> require AC so
> that (alone) can be done.  Active rain, of course, scrubs that also.  High
> wind also
> scrubs the activity.  (We want to test a few dishes that have blown over
> and been damaged.
> Don't want to add good dishes to those!)
>
> A number of folks from outside the Metro area would like to attend.  Given
> the potential
> for rain, I think that there will need to be a GO-NO decision on Thursday
> as to what, if
> any, activities can be planned for Saturday.
> 1) Active rain mean NO GO for everything
> 2) Light, intermittent rain MIGHT allow antenna gain testing ONLY
> 3) Thursday and Friday rain is MOST LIKEY antenna gain ONLY, depending on
> when it quits
> and the amount of rainfall
> 4) Friday day-time rain, ending before night MIGHT work... depends on how
> much rain.
> Antenna gain may be possible.
> 5) Dry week or at least dry Thur/Friday AND low probability of rain on
> Saturday is most
> likely a GO
>
> I'll keep and eye on the WX and put out a forecast on Thursday... FINAL
> call, GOOG OR BAD,
> will be mid-day Friday.
> Keep your fingers crossed.
>
> Comments ??
> 73 Donn
> WA2VOI/0
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary via NLRS" <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> To: "10GHzContest" <10ghzcontest at www.chris.org>; "NLRS" <
> nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 3:15 AM
> Subject: [NLRS] 10 G antenna/ tune up test session July 12th
>
>
> > If you are interested or planning to attend the 10 G test session let us
> > know.
> >
> > Date Saturday July 12th, after the monthly NLRS breakfast. 11 AM? start.
> >
> > Weather permitting, the planned QTH is at Harvest Park 2561 N Barclay
> > St, Maplewood, MN 55109
> >
> > If there isn't enough advanced interest/commitment then it will not take
> > place. Donn said he will not haul all of the equipment needed for only
> > one or two ops. I know there are a number of you out there who need to
> > check you antennas and those whose rigs are performing poorly. This is a
> > chance to find the problems before the August 10 Weekend.
> >
> > If you don't have equipment to test and are just interested in seeing
> > what we are doing, please join us.
> >
> > 73, Gary WBØLJC
> >
>
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