[nrv-hams] MOM

[Kenneth Walker]

Danny,

I would echo that. At net control, we wasted a lot of time trying to
track down supplies. Perhaps we need a dedicated supply depot at
Neport and one on the western loops. As the race collapses, supplies
from the West could be brought East in some sort of logical fashion.

Communication with some of the SAGs was poor. We may need each SAG to
check in with net control every 30 minutes or so to be sure we can
reach them. If they can't reach us, they can check their equipment
until we connect.

I'm not sure now the SAGs define their roaming territory, but perhaps
more definition could be given to each SAG's roaming assignment during
specific periods of the race. Each SAG should have a licensed radio
operator, and ideally, testing of each area of the race regarding
repeater communication could be done ahead of time. I understand,
however, that it might not be practical. It might be best to have
repair SAGs spread out East and West depending upon the stage of the
race.

All in all, I think communications were improved from last year from
the perspective of net control.


Ken Walker KO4OM

On 6/4/15, Danny Wylam <dannywylam at gmail.com> wrote:
> While it is still fresh in everyone's mind I would appreciate feedback on
> how to improve for next year. While I think it went well and everyone did a
> great job I think some changes need to be made in order to expedite the
> flow of messages. 250 messages were sent through net control.
>
>  Some things I am thinking of are:
>    Operate 2 nets. One from Mountain Lake and one from RS4. RS4 has the
> ability to work both repeaters and would be NC for the east and Mountain
> Lake would be for the west and of course for any and all as needed.
>
>    Stations would be able to go direct unless they need assistance from net
> control. Each station should keep their own log
>
>    Bag requests could be made by cell from the Rec Center to Mountain Lake.
>
>    I am going to insist that the MOM people have someone at the Rec Center
> and STAY THERE to answer our supply requests. They should also have
> supplies at the Rec Center with a SAG vehicle dedicated to running
> supplies. As you know rest stops running out of supplies is always a
> problem and we have no way of knowing where to get them.
>
>   Mountain Lake net control needs to try not to operate 2 radios at
> onetime. There seems to be a desensitization issue between the 2 repeaters.
> We suspect the 910 desensitizes the 805.
>     73
>    Danny
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