[SMCARA] Radio Merit Badge Workshop (2/11/2012)

[Daniel Metcalf]

All,

In response to Mike's question below,  I am looking to make assignments. I
have an offer to help from Sam (K3KLC), Jim (KB1YZ), Eric (N3UH), Jack
(KB3WUM), Mike (KA6DLN) and a maybe from Rob Utzinger (K5UTZ). I may be
forgetting someone in there (being I cc'd the club please let me know).

Is there anyone who can attend the workshop and help with operations there?

I have the following radios that I can bring:

(1) VX-8DR
(2) Wouxon 2m Radios
(1) FT-8800R
(1) FT-897D

Antenna wise I have a ArrowAntenna J-Pole and a Buddipole Deluxe and enough
coax to hook them up. Tom (W4OKW) has a mast and 2m antenna that belongs to
the club.
73's,
Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN


On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Landmann, Mike A CIV USNTPS <
michael.landmann at navy.mil> wrote:

> Dan-  looks like I am down to single operator status, as I just found out
> my 2 hams are going to be at a safe sitter class that morning.  I am still
> willing to help.  Are you going to come up with assignments for your
> volunteers (who works repeaters, who works HF)?  I am willing to do either,
> wherever you need me most.  I can hit the Prince Frederick repeater easily
> from my house, and can work simplex.  I'll have to try the 147.420 machine
> in Calloway.  I can come to the church if you would like me to work from
> there, instead.  Let me know where I can help you the most.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike
> KA6DLN
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Daniel Metcalf
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 14:25
> To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
> Cc: Jack Estevez; elicio at me.com; Nicholas Gravelle; Rob Utzinger; David
> Lyons
> Subject: [SMCARA] Radio Merit Badge Workshop (2/11/2012)
>
> Hello All,
>
> The Troop leadership is expecting a large turnout for the Radio Merit Badge
> Workshop. I am prepared for 40 scouts so I could really use the help on the
> other end of the QSOs. According to the requirements the QSOs should be
> around 10 minutes (we're not timing) and should include a signal report and
> the use of proper Q codes.
>  If anyone can attend the Workshop and can help with operations I would
> appreciate that help as well. Please let me know ASAP if you can attend and
> what equipment you might be able to bring even if it is only an 2m rig
> because we still have 145.350, 147.420 and 146.520 that we can use. Space
> for antennas is limited but I think we have enough room for a couple of
> dipoles in the trees.
>
> Saturday's Boy Scout Radio Merit Badge Workshop should  flow as follows:
>
> 07:00  Arrive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints building
> on Old Rolling Road behind the K-Mart in California,MD. and begin setup of
> the needed antennas and radios.
>
> 08:00 - 10:30 Class room activies (completing
> http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Radio.pdf)
>
> 10:30 - 12:00 QSO(s)
>
> 12:00 Tear down and departure
>
>
> Band Plan:
>
> Weather permitting I will have Kaylee and Morgan operating on the repeaters
> using their HTs.
> Kaylee  (KB3WFA) on 147.195
> Morgan (KB3WFM) on 146.640
>
> As a backup I will take my J-pole down from the roof and attach to PVC pole
> and guy it somewhere outside the building and run feedline indoors to
> attach to my
> FT-8800R and let the girls alternate control of the radio on the 145.350
> repeater.
>
> I (KB3UUN) will have my FT-897D on battery attached to a buddipole running
> on 40m (7.283MHz) using (7.181Mhz) as backup.
>
> Again thanks in advance for your support it is already looking to be a
> recruiting ground for the Technician class. Additional information to
> follow about the class.
>
>  --
> Dan -- KB3UUN
> c. 301 769 1111
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Dan -- KB3UUN
c. 301 769 1111
Amateur Radio has something for everyone. Even if it is just peace of mind
the no matter what happens your message will get through.