[nrv-hams] D Day special event

Wed Jul 10 14:36:33 EDT 2024

I think Jason could get the antenna up there 
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> On Jul 10, 2024, at 12:51 PM, Lener, Edward <lener at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
> Danny,
> Just tell them that we want to mount our antennas on top of the big arch to improve reception...
> 
> Seriously though this special event is a great idea and hope you can get the necessary approvals.
> 
> Ed Lener, AK4IS
> 
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> From: nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net <nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Danny Wylam <dannywylam at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:36 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nrv-hams] D Day special event
> 
> I agree that Veterans Day would be the best, that's what I will try for. I
> have gone through the whole  thing with someone there including the Audie
> Murphy event with a picture of the setup from last time. The person I spoke
> to yesterday is going to take it to her supervisor. Looks like it will have
> to go up the chain of command. I'll keep you posted.
>       73
>     Danny, AI4RC
> 
>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 10:33 AM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This would be a great opportunity Danny!
>> I would like Veterans Day as the target date. That would be more
>> meaningful, and we could also attract others' interests while at the event.
>> 
>> As far as explaining to the folk at the site, here's my suggestion:
>> - Explain that it's like a temporary two-way radio station using special
>> frequencies that would allow for other ham operators around the world to
>> make contact with us on-site
>> - Let them know that there are many veterans that are ham operators that
>> look forward to these type events to feel connected to their
>> brothers-in-arms (example Audie Murphy)
>> - Let them know our operation will be noisy (conversation level), so we
>> wouldn't want to disturb any quiet areas
>> - The footprint would be under a 10x10 canopy
>> - The only odd thing of our setup would be the antenna and that would be
>> part of a discussion of the site location
>> 
>> I would also suggest that we would keep the event small (1 transmitter?)
>> for the initial outing, see how it goes, and develop plans based on lessons
>> learned for any future events.
>> 
>> There's my 2 cents! ;)
>> 73!
>> Cam, W4XXV
>> 
>>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 8:15 AM Danny Wylam <dannywylam at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> How many folks would be interested in doing a special event at the D Day
>>> Memorial in Bedford? The dates I have in mind are Saturday Nov 9 and
>>> veterans day Monday Nov 11. If we do it on veterans day there is some
>>> really cool stuff going on.
>>> I have been in contact with the memorial folks and I am trying to explain
>>> to them what we would do. They are not familiar with ham radio.
>>>     73
>>>  Danny, AI4RC
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