[SMCARA] Field Day Setup

[Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS]

Sounds good to me.  20 is the "money" band so we want a good rig (anyone
got a K-3 to bring? Hi!) and the big RF squirter.  If we keep 20 always
manned, the other 2 stations can shift bands as conditions wax and wane.

Someone mentioned that VHF is a "freebie", does that include 6M?

The six meter beam we previously had at W3PQT, the olde Quonset hut,
seems to have moved on.  I will bring a PAR loop for 6.

If I can get it interfaced with my laptop, I will run WSPR.  This will
be 37 dbm (less than 5 watts) from my 817 to a Buddipole.  I can set it
up far away from the beam and it won't be heard. Fun to look at
propagation and watch the band swing from N-S early to long E-W as the
day goes on. I'll run it as a demo using another callsign.

Dan, I have at least five runs of coax in the 60-100 foot range that
will be in the truck. Usually more is better!

73 Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Shelton
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 2:50 PM
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day Setup

Dan,

Since 20 M is going to be the most active band during FD, I recommend it
be assigned to one of the regular stations and that it use the beam.

I'd like 40 M and will cut an ugly balun (hereafter referred to as the
bugly) to support it.

What do you think?

Tom, AB3IC

-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Metcalf
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 12:00 PM
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [SMCARA] Field Day Setup

All,

For those bringing radios I have not heard any more requests for bands
so please if there is a band you would like to operate on please let me
know but for now just to have something down I have made the suggestions
listed below. Please review the information below and please reply if I
have missed anything. I still have to revise the layout of the antennas
when I finish that I will forward along for review.


*Radios*

*         Tom's (AB3IC)  TS-50 to be used for the Get On The Air Rig 
(*Assigned
to 20m*)

*         Boz's (KG3BOZ) Icom IC-7000 *(Assigned to* *10m data/SSB)*

*         Tom's (W4OKW) IC-751A (*Assigned to 80m*)

*         Grant's (KE4RTJ) ICOM706Mk2G (*Assigned to 40m*)

*         Ren's (W3BNY) 2020 to be used via solar (*Assigned to 15m)*

*Antennas*

*         Lee's (N8HTG) 40 and 80 meter dipoles

*         Gene's (N3NO) Tri-Band beam

*         Boz's (KG3BOZ) Dipole for his setup

*         Tom's (AB3IC) and Dan's (KB3UUN) Ugly Balun  15m and or 20m
antennas

*         Ren's (W3BNY) AT-1011 HF Vertical



* **Power*

* *

*         Tom's (AB3IC) Extension Cords (3) 50ft

*         Dan's (KB3UUN) Extension Cords (2) 25ft (1) 50ft

*         Ren's (W3BNY) Generator as primary

*         Pete's (WA3UMY) Generator(s) as backup w/ cords

**I have made the assumption that any one bringing their radio is also
bringing a power supply for the radio. If this is an incorrect
assumption please let me know.*

* *

*Mast(s)*

   - Tom's (W4OKW) Military Mast (used last year as well)**

*FeedLine / Filters*

   - Tom (W4OKW) bringing (2) 100Ft sections of RG-213**

*Needs*

*         150+ ft section of feedline



*Scoring System*

* *

                It was mentioned that Ray (KB3FWW) was providing the
computer setup I have an extra wireless access point if needed. Boz has
replied and has offered his aircard setup that was used last year.



*Advertising*

* *

Steve (N3SCS) has touched base with Gene (N3NO) to have the following
put on the Firehouse sign in the next week or two:



National Ham Radio Field Day. Get on the Air!

Join your neighbors here, 25 June @ 1-6 PM


Thanks,
Dan -- KB3UUN
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