[OFARC] Fw: Fw: JOTA -IMPORTANT UPDATE

[Mike Perkins]

Hi Ralph,

I can help you set up and operate at the headquarters location, and can 
bring a transmit-capable rig for PSK31 and a power supply.
And my slingshot, of course.

Mike

On 10/3/2015 11:49 AM, Ralph (home) wrote:
> IMPORTANT UPDATE  changes in RED
> See below
> Ralph
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *Due to limitations of antenna locations, the HQ event station will be 
> outdoors across the parking lot from the HQ building.*
> **
> *I will provide these items*
>
>   * *2 EZup canopies and some tarps for shade*
>   * *generator *
>   * *extension cords*
>   * *one power suppply*
>   * *80M/17M dipole*
>   * *40M/20M dipole*
>   * *2M j-pole*
>
> _I need all operators to confirm they will be able to help_
> _*Need one more operator for the HQ location* ... I can set up by 
> myself if needed and someone can come help operate after the club meeting_
>
> *DATE *October 17
> ready for visitors and on the air from 0900 to 1500 _local time_
> We will set up at the lodge and at the Scout HQ on TC Jester
> The planned activities are shown below.
> Need 3-4 members at each location to staff everything; may need two 
> shifts of people.
> _We need people to step up and provide the Items underlined_
>
>   * *Radio Operators/Mentors for HQ location*  Ralph + (Mike???)
>   * *Radio Operators/Mentors for the lodge location* Terry, Jim & Rusty
>   * *2M/70cm voice activity*
>       o _the lodge_ has a permanently mounted 2m antenna. Rusty and
>         Dick will bring radios
>       o _HQ_ I have a portable 2M j-pole and radio (will run on
>         battery + solar)
>   * *20M voice activity.*
>       o _lodge_ Terry will bring antennas
>       o _HQ_ _-_ Ralph has dipoles
>   * *PSK31 station*
>       o lodge - Terry has a set up
>       o HQ - ralph will provide (may be receive only)
>   * *World/US maps to show locations we contact*  Ralph will provide
>     one set. _*Who can provide another set of maps?*_**
>   * *have 2 or 3 morse practice keys/sounders and explain the code*
>     Ralph will drop 3 at the lodge before the event starts _*need 9V
>     batteries for the lodge*_
>   * *open an old tube type recvr and modern rig to show the
>     differences* Ralph has a vacuum tube rig for HQ. Jim is providing
>     one for the lodge location
>   * *describe how amateur radio and scouting have similar goals & can
>     complement each other * Ralph will provide PPT slides printout
>   * *explain what amateur radio is and how it works WITH current
>     social media or when social media fails * Ralph will provide
>     some ideas
>   * *describe the stuff we do * Ralph will provide some ideas
>   * *hang poster showing careers that use skills you can learn in
>     amateur radio* Ralph will provide posters
>   * *display/describe the 3 merit badge books related to amateur
>     radio* (radio, electronics, electricity)  Ralph provided PDF files
>     of the worksheets for each _Who can print them out?_
>   * *explain how amateur radio helped for Katrina, Haiti earthquake,
>     current wild fires, etc. *
>   * *have some fun with the boys and leaders*
>
>
>
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