[SMCARA] Plan B

[Tom Shelton, ND3N]

I agree.  Also if a NAS warning is released.  I think that's a no brainer.   I'm more concerned about continuous rain and wind.  People can put on ponchos, but our equipment isn't so lucky.  I just want to be prepared with contingencies. 


Tom Shelton, ND3N
240-434-3811

If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...



-------- Original message --------
From: Rene Ramirez <w3bnyren at gmail.com> 
Date:06/23/2015  12:28 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: "Tom Shelton, ND3N" <gl1800winger at verizon.net> 
Cc: Richard B <nonelidd at gmail.com>, kc3dig at gmail.com, "<SMCARA at mailman.qth.net>" <smcara at mailman.qth.net> 
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Plan B 

Whatever the decision, suggest that on the first "rumble" or sighting operations should cease and shelter taken.  yes?

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Tom Shelton, ND3N <gl1800winger at verizon.net> wrote:
I think we should check the weather when we show up for setup on Saturday morning,  and adjust accordingly.   I prefer working outside, for all the reasons previously stated, but not in heavy rains with winds, and certainly not in a thunderstorm.   Sprinkles are fine...


Tom Shelton, ND3N
240-434-3811

If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...



-------- Original message --------
From: Richard B <nonelidd at gmail.com>
Date:06/23/2015  11:09 AM  (GMT-05:00)
To: kc3dig at gmail.com, "<SMCARA at mailman.qth.net>" <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Plan B


Personally,  I belive we should just accept that inclement weather is a possibility. If it occurs, we shut down, drink coffee in the bingo hall and discuss the P5 station that got away.
When the weather clears,  resume normal operations.
Attempting to move radios inside, reconnect antennas  (lighting rods) and reconfigure power connections is an onerous task.
Just about the time we are up and running inside, it would be time to perform a keystone cops shuffle to shift back.
That's my .02 cents worth.
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73 DE N1LID (Boz) Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 10:54AM -04:00 from Chris Ordiway < kc3dig at gmail.com> :

>I don't put much stock in weathermen any more, 4 days out is barely a
>guess in my book. Unless we're sure of t-storms I'd rather setup
>outside, but I agree with Tom that we should have a Plan B. Something at
>least semi-coordinated. It may mean the difference between losing an
>antenna (or worse) or losing a lot of time on the air trying to figure
>out what to do with all of the gear once we stuff it indoors. Having an
>idea of where to put things (the back room Dan mentioned? with tables
>setup?) will save us a lot of tripping over each other *if* we have to
>move fast.
>
>Chris Ordiway - KC3DIG
>
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