[SMCARA] WX part 2.

[Rene Ramirez]

Just like RC on QRZ <makes more popcorn>

On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 2:34 PM, Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS <
frederic.clarke at navy.mil> wrote:

> I'm with Dan.  It is an exercise to provide comms under non-ideal
> conditions.  We don't need to take chances, but press on and decide real
> time.  Perhaps set up the GOTA and 6m station up inside, so we can carry on
> if we have to abandon the tent for a while.  Backup to the backup!
>
> I've never been much for canceling a sortie based on forecast weather;
> launch and look at it real time (unless there is a "willy willy" covering
> the area).  Might have to secure ops for a while, but we would look pretty
> silly if we canx the operation and most of the day was sunny/partly
> cloudy/light precip.  Light rain without Thor's Hammer just makes it
> interesting!
>
> Most weather forecasts appear to be made by lawyers rather than
> meteorologists anymore!  I haven't seen anything less than a "severe
> thunderstorm warning with high winds and possible hail to 5 inches" issued
> to keep the liability lawyers at bay when a CB shows up on the radar!
>
> Tom/W4OKW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Metcalf -- W3DMJ
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 12:54 PM
> To: robert.mcneely; Rene Ramirez; SMCARA Reflector
> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] WX part 2.
>
>
>
> Tent ... bring tarps. This is a demonstration of how well we can operate
> in an emergency situation. Dan
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: "robert.mcneely via SMCARA" <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: 06/26/2015  12:46 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> To: Rene Ramirez <w3bnyren at gmail.com>, SMCARA Reflector <
> smcara at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] WX part 2.
>
>
>
> Doesn't seem like there much else of a choice however if we set up in the
> bingo hall we cannot be 3 alpha anymore. Also with all the other stuff
> going on in the bingo hall testing food etc. It's gonna be real cramped.
> Plus we have tried it before the signals don't get out in th e bingo  hall
> we won't make many contacts if any at all. I know it's to late to cancel
> field day but this is really what we are facing. Plus the club wasted the
> money on the tent if we do the bingo hall. Idk where the club wants to
> stand on this but these are some things to think about. We may still be
> able to do outside and cover everything up when storms get bad. But again
> it's my 2 cents and the realities we face coming forward.73,KC3CCN Co-
> Field Day Coordinator
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Rene Ramirez <w3bnyren at gmail.com>
> Date: 06/26/2015  12:28 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> To: SMCARA Reflector <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [SMCARA] WX part 2.
>
> Anyone else seen tomorrows forecast yet?  Anyone...Bueller....Bueller...
>
> I'll save you the trouble.  80% chance of rain/thunderstorms.  Some
> severe.  WNEW has been calling for torrential downpours.   This may be one
> of those times where the forecast may just dictate a setup in the bingo
> hall.  so should we just implement "Plan B" and be done.
>
> Thoughts?
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