[SMCARA] Field Day

Tue May 31 15:37:19 EDT 2011

Forgot to use SMCARA so forgive the dupe...

I plan on bringing the 2020, the at-1011, solar cells, and a balloon antenna setup.  I can run 5/8 40m and higher to stay under the 115ft ceiling and NOT file a NOTAM (so no 80/160m work...sorry).

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Clarke, Tom   AIR4.0P NATOPS" <frederic.clarke at navy.mil>
>Sent: May 31, 2011 12:33 PM
>To: KG3BOZ <kg3boz at md.metrocast.net>, smcara at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day
>
>Sorry I missed the meeting. Conferencing in Atlanta and recovering from
>Dayton. 
>
>The filters are in hand and I will have short jumpers available to
>connect to rigs.
>
>Have we decided on how many stations we will operate ( 3A MD) ?  A GOTA
>station doesn't count against the total as I recall.
>
>Since the higher bands are getting better, maybe 4A this time.  10, 15,
>20, and 40 daytime and 80, 40, 20 at night. 20 is usually the "money"
>band, so we want to have a presence there.  We tend to get a bit sparse
>at night, but I don't think it matters between 3A and 4A. 
>
>Wot u think?
>
>What rigs are we expecting?  Do we need any from the museum/MARS
>station? I'll bring the IC-751A from K3NAL. The IC-735 last year
>collapsed anytime another station hit the air, so that one can stay
>home! Pete, how about your 7000?
>
>By the way, the infamous "sewer eruption" at Dayton this year occured at
>the flea market spot right next to ours! We didn't have to move, but
>several others had to make a hasty retreat!  Once the wind changed
>direction, we decided to check out the inside displays at the Hara
>Arena!  The venue has been deteriorating for years and I wouldn't be
>surprised if they go elsewhere.  It is really a dump. Imagine 20,000
>hams wandering around and all the bathrooms were secured.  Big lines at
>all the porta potties in the flea market!
>
>All said and done, it was still Dayton - a not to be missed adventure!
>All hams need to make a "pilgrimage" there at least once in their ham
>career.
>
>73 Tom/W4OKW
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: KG3BOZ [mailto:kg3boz at md.metrocast.net] 
>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:19 AM
>To: Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS; smcara at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: RE: [SMCARA] Field Day
>
>That is FB Tom.
>
>I will be unable to attend the club meeting next Thursday.
>
>Gene tells me there is a 30 AMP service available to plug my trailer
>into.
>
>I plan to operate 10 meters digital and or SSB from the trailer - or 15
>meters if no one is working there.
>
>I can bring a fan for additional outside cooling if desired.
>
>Please post a list of items needed on the reflector after the Meeting.
>
>73 DE KG3BOZ (Boz)
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>[mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>On Behalf Of 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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