[SMCARA] Field Day

[R. J. Ramirez ARS W3BNY]

Me and the 2020 will be there...under 20w ssb is technically qrp...but can dial down to make the purists happy.


-----Original Message-----
>From: Daniel Metcalf -- KB3UUN <kb3uun at gmail.com>
>Sent: May 18, 2011 2:01 PM
>To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day
>
>Do we have plans to run a QRP station?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>On Behalf Of Tom Shelton
>Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:52 AM
>To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day
>
>In keeping with the idea of "not driving our rigs too hard, I'd also 
>recommend we run our rigs at lower power settings.  Not QRP, but perhaps 50 
>Watts instead of the normal 100.  This is only 3 dB down (less than an 
>S-unit) and might help with some of the RF blanking we've seen in the past. 
>Its also in keeping with the FCC rule to use the minimum power necessary for
>
>communications.
>
>Tom, AB3IC
>
>
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS
>Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 10:06 AM
>To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [SMCARA] Field Day
>
>The new filters for FD are on order. These filters are the Array
>Solutions filters designed and manufactured by Ed Wetherhold, W3NQN and
>have the best specs of those available. We will have coverage on 80, 40,
>20, 15, and 10 meters.
>
>It is important that all stations use the filter for the band they are
>using. On transmit the bandpass filter will reduce (as much as 60db) any
>out of band emissions.  On receive, the filter again reduces the amount
>of "grunge" coming from other stations.  It is "double protection" so to
>speak.
>
>We also will have to pay attention to not driving our rigs too hard,
>i.e., keep the ALC in the green, to reduce splatter, etc.
>
>73 Tom/W4OKW
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