[SJDXA] Fwd: Preliminary Results - W1AW/2 NJ
Bob Schenck
n2oo at comcast.net
Thu May 1 15:59:14 EDT 2014
SJDXA members
FYI.
73. Bob Schenck, N2OO
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Your support is sincerely appreciated!
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> From: ab2e at comcast.net
> Date: May 1, 2014 at 12:08:33 EDT
> To: Ryan Jairam <rjairam at gmail.com>
> Cc: "ALLEN J. ZIMMERMAN" <ajzimm at comcast.net>, John Crovelli <w2gd at hotmail.com>, k2ax at comcast.net, kc2tn at comcast.net, k2ttt at optonline.net, w2rds at comcast.net, Andy Blank <andyn2nt at gmail.com>, n2ed at verizon.net, nj2r at verizon.net, k2qm at arrl.net, n2lt at juno.com, w2rq at embarqmail.com, w2yr at arrl.net, rickstealey at gmail.com, k2sg at comcast.net, N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net>, zevdarack at gmail.com, Noah Gottfried <noah.gottfried at us.fujitsu.com>, djsatty at comcast.net, Les Listwa <llistwa at gmail.com>, k2mk at comcast.net, whudzik at comcast.net, Peter Dougherty <peter at w2irt.net>, pwhit007 at yahoo.com, jclayton at verizon.net, Gene <misterable at hotmail.com>, "TOM_N2SR at yahoo.com" <tom_n2sr at yahoo.com>, w2id at comcast.net, w2nodano at gmail.com, dminster at gmail.com, n2bim at embarqmail.com, k2cj at arrl.net, ninercats at gmail.com, k3zv at hotmail.com, rgolley at comcast.net, Marlow Daniel <marlow at princeton.edu>, kolson at rcn.com, w2cg at yahoo.com, w2en at arrl.net, brooke t allen <brooke.t.allen at gmail.com>, gary whitman <gary_whitman at prodigy.net>, Peter Hutter <pdhutter at yahoo.com>, k2rw at njdxa.org, k2qpn at arrl.net, kd2i at aol.com, "Donald_AK2S at verizon.net" <donald_ak2s at verizon.net>, lindmeierj at gmail.com, n2phi at comcast.net, "COdy728 at comcast.net" <cody728 at comcast.net>, n3ad at verizon.net, n2nc at optonline.net, k2sqs at comcast.net, alkatz at tcnj.edu, joe at princeton.edu, k2txb at dxcc.com, jclaytonjr at verizon.net, russk2t at comcast.net, kq2rp cw <kq2rp.cw at gmail.com>, w2le at comcast.net, opw2ccw at gmail.com, billsohl at optonline.net, Carol Richards <n2mm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Preliminary Results - W1AW/2 NJ
>
> Bravo!
> Outstanding job everyone!
> Some dxpeditions havn't finished with numbers as large!
>
> Looking forward to August.
> 73 Darrell AB2E
>
>
> From: "Ryan Jairam" <rjairam at gmail.com>
> To: "ALLEN J. ZIMMERMAN" <ajzimm at comcast.net>
>
> Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:04:19 AM
> Subject: Re: Preliminary Results - W1AW/2 NJ
>
> I am extremely honored to be part of this effort and PROUD of all of our teammates!
>
> Here's to August!
>
> 73
> Ryan, N2RJ
>
>
>> On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 10:32 AM, ALLEN J. ZIMMERMAN <ajzimm at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Great effort to all, very good job and thanks for participating - we out here picking up W1AW/ for WAS are grateful.
>>
>> Al K3WGR
>>
>>
>> On May 1, 2014, at 12:19 AM, John Crovelli <w2gd at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Everyone,
>>
>> We ultimately had 44 stations and 55 operators participate this past week. I've received all but two logs at this writing.
>>
>> Based upon the information available I'm very pleased to announce the W1AW/2 NJ team made
>>
>> 56,366 Contacts!
>>
>> Congratulations TEAM......A Job VERY Well Done!
>> Thank you ALL for participating and sharing the fun.
>>
>> When consolidation of log data is completed later this week, I'll share the statistics and breakdowns by band and mode. Although we should expect some shrinkage of the total number of contacts due to a duplication rate was about 2%, we easily exceeded our original goal of 50,000 contacts.
>>
>> I want to recognize the 17 NJ stations that made 1,000 contacts or more this week:
>>
>> W2CG M/2 10,296 (+ 284 dupes)
>> (W2GD W2RQ KU2C W2CG oprs. W2GD operated 80+ hours, W2RQ and KU2C 16 hours each, W2CG 8 hours)
>>
>> N2MM 4670
>> N2WKS 3329
>> K2AX (N3AD) 3273 (last 2 days only)
>> W2LE 2867
>> W2YC 2605
>> N2NT 2318
>> K2SG 2315
>> K2MK 2249 (all RTTY using a 2 ele SteppIR @ 40')
>> N2RJ 2205
>> K3EL 1788
>> K2TTT 1780
>> W2IRT 1694
>> N2NC 1653
>> AB2E 1615
>> N2CW M/2 (Saturday Only -6 SJDXA ops) 1526
>> WQ2N 1119
>>
>>
>> The next W1AW/2 NJ operation will take place the week of August 6th. I hope all of you will participate. Carol, N2MM, will be your coordinator.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John W2GD/P40W/P44W
>>
>>
>>
>> _________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Subject: LAST MINUTE Slots Available 20/15/10
>> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:44:18 -0400
>>
>> N3AD must leave early....so his time slots on 20/15/10 open... lets fill them in.
>>
>> GD
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: RUSH to the END - W1AW/2 NJ
>> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:10:05 -0400
>>
>> As I write this note there are about 18 hours to go. Its been a great week!
>>
>> During Day 6 the lack of solar activity inhibited things a bit, but runs were very good on 17, 15 and 20 meters today. And with some patience and persistence nearly 200 backscatter QSOs were added on 10m.
>>
>> Now we need to finish this out "with vigor".....hopefully conditions will cooperate later today.
>>
>> It would be terrific to have as many band/modes covered as possible in the last two to four hours today...so all the procrastinators have a final opportunity to make some W1AW/2 NJ contacts.
>>
>> AT THE END of the EVENT, ....I NEED TWO THINGS FROM EACH OF YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING.
>>
>> Send me an email - put your station callsign on the subject line (to make it easier for me to track).
>>
>> Include in the email:
>>
>> 1. Tell me your TOTAL NUMBER OF QSOS MADE DURING THE WEEK (including dupes)
>>
>> 2 ATTACH YOUR LOG FILE in .ADI format. Remember your file should have your station callsign + County Abbrev. + Grid Square
>> w2gd_HUN_FN20.adi as an example.
>>
>> 3. Add any comments you would like to share.
>>
>> 73 and THANKS for being part of the Team.
>>
>> John Crovelli W2GD/P40W/P44W
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: Day 5 Report W1AW/2 NJ
>> Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:36:58 -0400
>>
>> Everyone....
>>
>> We're into the final two day stretch.... our goal of 50,000 contacts is in sight....... but it's not time for us to rest just yet.
>>
>> Based upon reports received tonight, after 5 days we have approximately:
>>
>> 39,200 Contacts BRAV0!
>>
>> For the most part on the air feedback has been positive...we're doing well making W1AW/2 available to all areas of the world on all bands and modes.
>>
>> The SJDXA one day M/2 (N2CW) put nearly 1600 contacts in the log Saturday. Nice job guys!
>>
>> Now we need to focus on the last two days.....making the most of what propagation we have to work with. Today's downturn in conditions was disappointing....but we still made some serious progress making both 12 and 10 meter contacts available. We also have some six meter contacts in the log, and our EME team made over 100 contacts this week. THANKS ALL!
>>
>> Keep aware of propagation on the higher bands the next two days and lets do what we can to catch the openings....many are brief.
>>
>> MONDAY night will be the last time to give EU and other DX areas a chance to work us on 160, 80 and 40. Our 75 and 40 ph operators should be listening for EU frequently Monday evening. On both 80 and 40 I'd CQ in the DX portion of the band, and listen up to work USA if necessary.
>>
>> After my day off today I'll be back on the air tomorrow along with W2RQ doing M/2 from W2CG. N3AD has joined the team today and will be operating solo at K2AX's fine station in SNJ the next two days.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John W2GD
>>
>> 908 391 5611
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: RE: Spreadsheet Updating and Scheduling
>> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 03:25:39 -0400
>>
>> With close interval scheduling based upon band conditions that is and will continue occurring .... it is very important we all be vigilant on maintaining the spreadsheet accurately and with care..
>>
>> BEFORE entering data, do a refresh to be sure the spreadsheet you are about to modify is current. Then enter, share, and click done. I know I've screwed this up a few times......and so have others.
>>
>> There have been time slots missed or effectively 'stolen' by other operators due to spread sheet errors. Hey, with so many of us doing this it is just going to happen but we can keep it to a minimum. Changes happen most often just before or just after the top of the hour....
>>
>> So please play appropriate attention to avoid duplication. TNX.
>>
>> Now off to bed with me. (3:22 a.m.)
>>
>> John W2GD
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: W1AW/2 Day Four Comments
>> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:42:41 -0400
>>
>> Fortunately the bands didn't completely die today....in fact there were periods of really fun propagation, particularly to Asia on 12/15/17 and 20... late afternoon and well into the evening.
>>
>> My guess we are well north of 30000 qsos about now.
>>
>> Some items:
>>
>> 1. 12 and 10 are our weakest bands....we all need to keep an eye for openings and jump when they happen.....esp. to EU in the morning/early afternoon.....when its open someone.... please claim/grab the timeslots.
>>
>>
>> 2. we need some RTTY during EU sunrise on 80m e.g. 0200 to 0400 utc please someone give this a try. we also need a to keep rtty going on 10/12/15 etc. lots of open slots on rtty tmrw and rest of week.
>>
>> 3. we need the 75m SSB guys to operate around 3808 and listen DOWN into the EU band between 0100 to 0300 UTC .. not all the time but at least part of the time to work the EUs ....have had more than a few EU guys ask me for more opportunities to work us there....
>>
>> 4. K3ZV had to drop his RTTY spots tomorrow... so we need some help covering digital tomorrow.
>>
>>
>> END OF SUNDAY REPORTING
>>
>> I'd like to get a rough idea where we stand at 8 pm/0000Z tomorrow night.
>> PLS send me an email with your call and just your total number of QSOs so i can do a quick tally and report to everyone early monday morning.
>>
>> I personally will be QRT Sunday to celebrate XYL's birthday.....and keep the peace. :-) So we need someone(s) to play the 'rover' tomorrow and to pick up open slots on 20/17/15/12 etc.
>>
>> I've found rate is best on SSB....you can suck in the casual operators....say something like "SPecial Event Station W1AW/2" etc. we are exactly that....Commemorating the 100th Anniv. of the ARRL.
>>
>> GL tomorrow, have fun, and I'll be looking for QSO total reports at end of daylight tomorrow evening.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John W2GD/P40W
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: QSO TOTAL W1AW/2 NJ AT END DAY THREE
>> Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 03:12:45 -0400
>>
>> Guys.....
>>
>> So far after three days..... based upon incomplete data (15 teams member totals missing)......we have approximately......
>>
>> 22,000 QSOS by W1AW/2 NJ
>>
>> CONGRATULATIONS!
>>
>> If we manage to keep up this pace over the next four days we should easily exceed our goal of 50K contacts for the week.
>>
>>
>> REMEMBER....
>>
>> Keep the spreadsheet up to date and accurate. Fill in the schedule voids, particularly PH and CW on 20-10... thanks.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John W2GD
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: RE: W1AW/2 NJ 2nd DAY Comments
>> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:16:59 -0400
>>
>> Everyone....
>>
>> Band conditions took a nose dive today....10 was fairly useless much of the day but we kept 20/18/15 and 12 rolling along but at about half-speed. But with lower volume it was unnecessary to go split today except for very brief periods. Lets hope conditions recover quickly.
>>
>> TWO IMPORTANT ITEMS - Spreadsheet Maintenance and Split Operation......
>>
>> The spreadsheet is our only tool to keep straight who is operating when and where. It must be kept accurate at all times since many of those on our operators team are making last minute decisions on band selection based upon band conditions and availability. So please please please be sure your entries are accurate, keep your skeds, and keep everything up to date/minute. I've noticed many situations where there was activity on a band per cluster callouts BUT no one had signed up for that time slot on the spreadsheet. Please, again, double check your info, and go back and add the periods you might have operated without entering or successfully saving the data.
>>
>> I suspect one problem has to do with saving entries to the spreadsheet. It may be because you are not logged onto the required Google account (see upper right corner to confirm you are signed on before trying to save).
>>
>>
>> The second issue is going split in a way that avoids the W1AW/1 NH guys. Below please read the note from Dave Patton, NN1N at ARRL HQ regarding splits and frequency selection. I haven't experienced any of these issues myself with the W1AW/1 NH guys but maybe others have.....so please be very careful when choosing your run frequency during your time slots.....and give the W1AW/1 NH guys room as we would like them to do the same for us.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John W2GD
>> 908 391 5611
>>
>> PS
>>
>> Hold onto your logs until you have completed all of your time slots. Then send them to me per instructions I provided.
>>
>> And....keep doing what you can to populate the bands with W1AW/2 signals.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:39:52 +0000
>> From: "Patton, David NN1N" <dpatton at arrl.org>
>> Subject: [2014_w1aw_leaders:442] FW: Notes on Frequency Use
>> To: 2014_W1AW_Leaders <2014_W1AW_Leaders at reflector.arrl.org>
>> Message-ID:
>> <242F41D86B888348A3F03DF2D32EF2AA168E4A58 at EXCHANGE.ARRLHQ.ORG>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Some comments received. Most of this has been hashed out here already, so just a reminder.
>>
>>
>> The boys in NH/NJ are not leaving enough space between themselves so that the pileups are overlapping. This is slowing things up a good bit. Often one of the station's pile ends up as far over as on top of the other guy. I bet they don't know that is happening to them. ("Listen UP 5 to 10 kHz" is not a good thing!)
>>
>> Also, they don't seem to be checking either RBN or the Spots or the frequency for someone else already being on or very close to frequency before just blasting out. While in good spirit most of them would not be doing that with their own calls, it's happening last night and today with the W1AW/x call. A little listening before transmitting would be a good thing.
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: W1AW/2 FIRST DAY RECAP & Observations
>> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:14:48 -0400
>>
>> EVERYONE.....its really going GREAT!
>>
>> Educated guess we are something close to 7K QSOs.
>>
>> Conditions are cooperating.
>>
>> PILEUPS have been HUGE as predicted.
>>
>> NO negative comments noted in the cluster callouts so far.
>>
>> We MUST be careful to avoid interfering with PH and CW nets...particularly on 80 and 40 meters. Keep the splits tight. Simplex operation is always preferred if you can do it, particularly on SSB.
>>
>> Several dozen EME QSOS logged and more to come.
>>
>> We had 18 band/modes covered the first hour last night.....which was really great .....it spread the load out for everyone.
>>
>> We need some more coverage on 20 and UP during the day. 10m was open to EU well into late afternoon....
>>
>> IMPORTANT: there has been activity seen on some bands without a callsign posted in the the spreadsheet for the hour/mode/band ....so I don't know who was there. PLEASE be sure to put your call in the hours you operate....BEFORE starting the shift. ALSO Always refresh the spreadsheet IMMEDIATELY before entering data...it is dynamic and changing all the time...you may not have a current view.
>>
>> You only need to log call signs, not reports received.
>>
>> I am checking email about every hour I'm awake.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John W2GD
>> 908 391 5611
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: NEED W1AW/2 NJ Coverage Tonite
>> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:03:18 -0400
>>
>> We NEED several more bands covered at the start (00-02z) tonight.
>>
>> If you have the time this evening please sign up so we are EVERYWHERE for the first few hours:
>>
>> OPEN SLOTS THIS EVENING
>>
>> 15M SSB/RTTY
>> 17M SSB/RTTY
>> 75M SSB
>> 10M CW/SSB/RTTY
>> 160M SSB
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John W2GD
>>
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ane1wHz0ERtedEw3ekpDcHpOZDM1YjBaVGJjZHNfcHc&usp=drive_web#gid=0
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: W1AW/2 NJ Operation - Last Minute Info
>> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:29:20 -0400
>>
>> FIRST, thank you for volunteering to be part of the first W1AW/2 NJ operation.
>>
>> WE STILL HAVE open operating slots, particularly during the 'deep night" hours, on 160m all modes, on the WARC bands, particularly 17 and 12 meters, on many of HF bands during weekday working hours, and finally almost all bands over much of the last two days of the operating period.
>>
>> I really would like to see as many bands and modes as possible covered during the first four hours tomorrow evening, again over the coming weekend starting Friday night, and finally during the last four hours of our W1AW week of operation next Tuesday afternoon/early evening.
>>
>> So please...... take a moment and look over the spreadsheet and help with band/mode selections filling in those bands and modes not yet reserved. THANKS again!
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ane1wHz0ERtedEw3ekpDcHpOZDM1YjBaVGJjZHNfcHc&usp=drive_web#gid=6
>>
>> Also I'm looking for two or three NJ stations (in both NNJ and SNJ) who specialize in VHF/UHF to operate as W1AW/2 this coming week, particularly on the weekend. Pleases send them my way (W2GD at hotmail.com) so I can get them properly registered and up to speed.
>>
>> FYI, W1AW/2 NJ will be available on EME on multiple bands this coming week (Thanks W2LPL, K2UYH, and several others).
>>
>> During the week, I will be operating from W2CG with help from KU2C and W2RQ....we'll be doing our best to fill in some of the scheduling 'gaps'.
>>
>>
>> OPERATING GOALS:
>>
>> 1. Most important of all - Have Fun! Enjoy the pileups.
>> 2. Make W1AW/2 NJ contacts available to all callers worldwide on as many bands and modes as possible. The interest is huge.
>>
>>
>> DXpeditions this Week - Run Frequency Considerations
>>
>> The NG3K website lists DX operations form 7P, 3D2, V4, SV9, VP2M, HKO, and a few other places this week. We'll also have the W1AW/1 NH operation to avoid. Suggestion: Before choosing your run frequency, look at cluster callouts and select a run frequency in the General part of the band where you are likely to avoid the DXpeditions and traffic nets. Remember your selection should provide adequate room for your split RX frequency up the band 1 to 5 khz depending on mode.
>>
>> QSL Information for W1AW/2
>>
>> All W1AW/2 NJ contacts will be loaded onto the ARRL LOTW system. The ARRL will handle all QSL requests. Refer those who ask about QSLing to the QSL information available on the ARRL website.
>>
>>
>> MORE OPERATING TIPS and/or Reminders
>>
>> Preferred identification on PH: Whiskey One Alpha Whisky STROKE Two
>> AVOID saying 'PORTABLE". Apparently less experienced operators around the world have been logging contacts as W1AW/Pn etc. which doesn't work too well when loaded on LOTW, particularly the /P5 contacts.
>>
>> Many operators in other W1AW operations have been missing DX stations calling. It may be worthwhile to occasionally do a standby for only DX stations, particularly during peak EU, AF, SA and JA propagation periods which may be of short duration depending on frequency.
>>
>> Do your best to get the calls logged correctly. Accuracy counts! Use the Super Check Partial (SCP) tool to help verify callsigns. However, be aware more than 40% of all QSOs will be with stations that are not in the SCP file.
>>
>>
>> Monitor a telnet cluster while operating to help avoid QRMing others, and to be sure you are the only W1AW/2 NJ station on a given band/mode during the time slot. Mistakes can happen in scheduling....so do a double check occasionally.
>>
>> Only use split frequency operation when you really must do so to keep your QSO rate up. There will be slow times when split is not required. Use good judgement.
>>
>> DO NOT go by CALL AREAS. Although this is an effective technique to cut down the number of callers, it does not give everyone an equal opportunity for a contact because of propagation changes, timing, etc. Experienced DXpedition operators never use this technique to control a pileup.
>>
>> Do not get into frequency fights. Just move. Always, be courteous. Remember you ARE representing the ARRL - using W1AW/2 is a rare honor. Don't worry, you will quickly be found again and called out on the cluster by someone after doing the QSY.
>>
>> Self callouts on the cluster are OK, when changing bands/modes, and particularly on the WARC bands where activity levels are somewhat lower.
>>
>> Remember to back up your computer log files often! Just like a DXpedition, data security/protection is extremely important.
>>
>> For those stations with multiple operators, please use the logging software to track who is operating on a specific band/mode.
>>
>> Log file naming format: station call + county abbrv. + grid square .adi
>> For example: w2cg_Hun_FN20.adi
>>
>>
>> PROGRESS REPORTING on FRIDAY Evening
>>
>> On Friday evening, after three days of operation (e.g. as of 8pm local - 0000Z 4/26), I would like to get a rough idea how we're doing in terms of total contacts. I'll compile the info into a summary report for distribution to the team.
>>
>> Please send an email entitled/subject "Three Day Totals - Station N2NNN"
>> to w2gd at hotmail.com.
>> Provide Qso totals by band and mode - email example follows:
>>
>> CALL: W2LPL
>> BAND MODE No. of QSOs
>>
>> 80 PH 900
>> 80 CW 900
>> 80 RTTY 600
>> 80 Psk31 300
>> 80 JT65 200
>> 80 EME 999
>>
>>
>>
>> If anyone has a problem or question please let me know ASAP. Hopefully we'll be blessed with good band conditions.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John Crovelli, W2GD aka P40W
>> 908 391 5611
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: BASIC INFO YOU NEED - W1AW/2 NJ Operation
>> Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 23:38:43 -0400
>>
>> GE Everyone,
>>
>> Hopefully everyone receiving this email has signed up for many of the operating opportunities during the W1AW/2 Operation in NJ next week.
>> IF NOT....please go to the signup spreadsheet and reserve your times...there are over 250 hours available each day.
>>
>> Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ane1wHz0ERtedEw3ekpDcHpOZDM1YjBaVGJjZHNfcHc&usp=drive_web#gid=6
>>
>> 1. Enter you call in hours desired. 2. Click "Share" at upper right. 3. Click "Done" when the info box appears.
>>
>> Following what is on the Spreadsheet is important to avoid more than one station on a band/mode at the same time.
>>
>> If you find you have some spare time during the week, and want to do additional operating, look at the spreadsheet for current scheduling, and feel free to jump in to cover open time slots....just remember to enter your call in the slots taken.
>>
>>
>> LOGGING - Software, Format, Naming Format, Submission
>>
>> Preferred Logging Programs: N1MM, Win-Test and WriteLog. Use of the HRD Logger is not acceptable...since it generates excessive detail in the .ADI file.
>>
>> The logging program must be able to generate an .ADI file. In most cases use the "DXPEDITION" or equivalent operating 'event'. Mixed mode settings in your logger are probably the most appropriate so you can enter contacts for any mode (CW, PH, Digital).
>>
>> Please......interface your XCVR with your logging program so your TX Freq is captured and reported on the log file.
>>
>> PLEASE back-up your log after each operating session for data safety.....we don't want to lose log data when it is avoidable.
>>
>>
>> Log Naming Format:
>>
>> Operator/Station CALL _ YOUR 3 Letter County Abbrev _ YOUR GRID.ADI
>>
>> Example: W2GD in Hunterdon County in Grid Square FN20 would look like this: W2GD_HUN_FN20.adi
>>
>>
>>
>> Log Submission
>>
>> Please send your .adi log files as an email attachment to:
>> W2GD at hotmail.com.
>>
>> On the Subject Line of your email message please put:
>> LOG W1AW/2 NJ From Your Call
>> e.g. LOG for W1AW/2 NJ from W2RQ
>>
>> Logs are due by 8 pm on 4/30, the day following the event.
>>
>>
>> STATION IDENTIFICATION
>>
>> On PHONE, please say W1AW STROKE 2
>> D0 NOT say W1AW PORTABLE 2
>>
>> Identify at least ONCE PER MINUTE, but sending your call after every QSO is preferred.
>>
>> WORK ALL DUPES without comment.
>>
>>
>> QSO EXCHANGE
>>
>> CW: 599 NJ
>> PH: Five Nine NJ
>> Suggestion: DO NOT send the exchange until you are sure you have the call correct.
>>
>> Please make your best effort to copy and log callsigns accurately. Repeat the callsign whenever you make a correction so the caller knows you have made the correction.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SUGGESTED OPERATING FREQUENCIES
>>
>> The established pattern for W1AW/n operations has been to operate in the General Class portions of the HF bands. Do your best to avoid traffic nets, DXpeditions, and other W1AW/n operations.
>>
>>
>> USE OF SPLIT OPERATION
>>
>> Once you establish a pileup, it is most often to your advantage to operate in split mode, but please, only do this if the situation warrants going split. During slower periods this will not be necessary.
>>
>> On CW, listen up one to two KC, and say "W1AW/2 NJ UP"
>> On PH, use a three to five Khz split and say UP 3, etc.
>> In all cases please be sure your TX and RX frequencies are not causing interference to others.
>>
>> Please - DO NOT go by call areas.
>>
>>
>>
>> INFORMATION I NEED FROM YOU ASAP:
>>
>> On Tuesday I am required to submit a list of anticipated operators and their contact information to the ARRL next week.
>> .
>> Please send me an email with "OP INFO - W1AW/2 NJ" in the subject line that includes the following:
>>
>> 1. Operator Call
>> 2. Operator Name
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>> Later this weekend I will send some additional information but the above should answer most of the immediate questions for now.
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>> I can be contacted at 908 391 5611.
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>> Regards,
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>> John W2GD
>> W1AW/2 NJ April Coordinator
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>> Subject: W1AW/2 NJ Operator Invitation
>> Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 18:26:58 -0400
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>> Hi Everyone,
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>> As most of you probably know, the first of W1AW/2 operations from New Jersey as part of the year long ARRL Centennial begins at 8 PM local time (0000 UTC) on Tuesday evening, April 22nd and continues for seven days, ending 7:59 PM local time the following Tuesday evening.
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>> We absolutely need experienced operators and many stations to make the W1AW/2 NJ operation a success. The goal is to provide at least 50,000 contacts during the seven day operating period. The results of prior W1AW/n operations have demonstrated a broad interest in this event by hams around the world.
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>> We are inviting you to be a part of the fun by donating blocks of your operating time during our week on the many bands and modes that need to be covered. We want to be sure W1AW/2 NJ is always visible and easy to work by as many of the deserving as possible. Some of you have already signed up and we hope you will try to put in some additional hours as well.
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>> The number of total contacts that have been logged by prior W1AW/n operations mimic what might be expected while on a typical DXpedition. I'm sure our W1AW/2 NJ effort will easily surpass many other states with your commitment and help. The pile-ups have been awesome, and since this is the first time W1AW/2 will be active from here, the demand for a NJ contact will be great. BE PREPARED for deep pileups and operating split.
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>> W1AW/2 NJ will return again for a second week in early-August. Please contact Carol, N2MM to sign up!
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>> Both Carol and I really appreciate your interest and volunteering to help. To facilitate scheduling, a Google Chrome spreadsheet has been created and can be found at the link listed below (you will need to use the Google Chrome internet browser to access). This is an open spreadsheet file so you will not need anyone's permission to enter your time block selections by band and mode.
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>> Just type in your call for the day, band, mode and the time slots that you want to operate, then press SHARE at the top right hand corner, then press DONE in the conversation box that appears. We recommend signing up for blocks of two continuous hours or more per band/mode.
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>> Here is the link to the signup sheet:
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ane1wHz0ERtedEw3ekpDcHpOZDM1YjBaVGJjZHNfcHc&usp=drive_web#gid=0
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>> If you have any problems, just send Carol or I an e-mail and we will manually put you on the schedule. Remember, the W1AW/2 NJ operation is for an entire week, (over 2500 hours of operating slots) so we need all the help possible.
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>> On behalf of Carol, N2MM, and myself, John, W2GD, thank you for your assistance.
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>> 73,
>> John W2GD
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>> p.s. I will send out an email containing log requirements, operating tips, and other useful operator information the week before the start.
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> Ryan A. Jairam
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