[PaQSO] Highlights (2 days later from Grumpy Acres)

[John Bednar]

Bob,

There are no known issues with N1MM Logger and a IC-706. Read the Supported
Radios section of the manual for the Icom control limitations with split.
Send me a direct email if you have questions. 

It depends purely on the laptop computer, the amount of programs loaded at
startup (known & unknown!), memory, RF susceptibility (antenna location,
power), and what you do to eliminate RF from effecting the computer.

I use a Dell D600 with 1Gb ram on Dxpedition trips and in a two computer
contest network. When the log reaches about 9,000 to 10,000 Q's I can start
to notice some minor logging and CW start delays. Once the CW starts, the CW
is always perfect when using LPT or COM port CW. 

Any computer 1 GHz or faster and 512Meg memory should be adequate. If you
have problems with this type computer, it's likely loaded with things you
don't know about. Slower CPU computers that have fresh WinXp loads and at
least 512Meg memory will work fine. There are many users still using slower
computers with good results. If you will be operating the digital modes, I
recommend 1GHz or faster. I would not consider a Win98 conmputer.

You really need to test the station in advance. First using it at home and
then in the car. You could end up with a noisy power supply.

John, K3CT


-----Original Message-----
From: paqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:paqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of BobbyC
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:45 PM
To: PA-QSO
Subject: Re: [PaQSO] Highlights (2 days later from Grumpy Acres)

Hi there Mr. Grump, and the multitude of PaQP Party Goers!

Always a pleasure reading the many postings on this reflector, and I of 
course look forward to the Grumps operating details to see in which county 
he set his latest record!

If I read "had a blast" once, I read it 100 times!  Glad to see this is 
still one of the best contests going!

There has been an unbelievable amount of craziness going on in my family's 
lives, and for the past 4 (or 5?) years, we have chosen to make this weekend

a pure get-away, leaving the radios behind.  Having said that, I must admit,

I really, really missed it this year!  I was constantly thinking about the 
'test' - "well, they're on the air now", or, "I bet 80 meters is hummin 
right now", and "well it's Sunday afternoon, I bet it's kinda slow", etc, 
etc, etc.

So, Lord willing and the creeks don't rise (the older ops have certainly 
heard that one) I'm planning to get back on the air next year portable from 
good ole Warren County.  Already looking forward to it!

Quick question for you all - has anyone used a laptop with N1MM software 
into an Icom 706?  Just curious, as that's my planned configuration.

Thanks for all the great stories folks, and stay warm over the winter!

Take care and till next year - 73's.

Bob, N3FR




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Bilger" <w3tdf at ptd.net>
To: "PA-QSO" <PaQSO at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:56 PM
Subject: [PaQSO] Highlights (2 days later from Grumpy Acres)


> Hi folks,,Had a great time operating from MIF. Thanks to all who gave me 
> points.
> Also, thanks to the Alpha Hotels who tried to QRM me off the air.
>
> I'll try to be brief.
> Friday nite 3905 'laid-back' net showed a total of 32 check-ins with 22 
> different
> counties and 3 sections reprsented. Thanks Goody for allowing me the 
> pleasure.
>
> Highlight #2 = After 22 years of operating portable in the PAQP, I finally

> worked
> Alaska. 20 meters was good to me this year. Missed NV out there, and VT on
> this coast !
>
> Highlight #3 = Sunday afternoon, still needing JUN, when I worked 
> Ron-WA3IQJ/MIF.
> I sez, "Where you goin next?",  and he sez "Juniata",  "Wow," sez I, "boy 
> Thats the
> last one I need."  He says, "Well stay where you are (7236) and I'll call 
> you."
> So, now my hearts all aflutter. I'm panting with anticipation.  I 
> continued to run the
> frequency for about 40 minutes until he shows up. To make a long story a 
> little
> less lengthy, I gave him the frequency, whoops, what I mean is I vacated 
> it, for him
> to do his thing, but I listened.  P A N D E M O N I U M  !   Someone told 
> me later
> that he made about 120 guys and gals happy.
>
> Totals for me, (approx) 925 Q's,  67 Co's, 62 Sec & DX. for about 169K.
>
> What's the dates for next year?  Who wants to flit coins with me for JUN?
>
> 73/88 all, and Thanks again
> de
> The Grump
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