[TxHam] Texas NVIS Test tomorrow

[David Johnson KB5YLG]

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Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help out with our test.
 Here's the list of folks that have indicated an interest in trying our
 NVIS testing tomorrow:
 
 Shawn Bates, K5NWZ, Pearland area
 Garland Sparks, K5AVL, Clute (bike ride net control location)
 Joe Dorn, W5VEX, Belton
 Rick Broussard, N5KJN, Liverpool (bike ride rest stop 4) 
 Steve Clark, WE5K, West Columbia (bike ride rest stop 2)
 Sarge Bowersmith, W5SRG, Angleton/Clute (bike ride mobile unit)
 Ron Parker, KE5RON, Angleton (bike ride rest stop 5)
 Bob Hejl, W2IK using KE5PKV callsign, north of San Antonio
 
 If I've missed anyone, or you want to be involved, please let me know. 
 
 The bike ride being referred to is the Century Buzz which is part of the
 Clute Mosquito Festival. The forecast is for rain tomorrow but the bike
 ride will go on rain or shine. Obviously each operator needs to assess
 their personal safety in terms of doing HF work if the weather is bad. I
 note that San Antonio and Belton also have 50%+ chances of rain
 Saturday. Ours is 70% in the Clute/Lake Jackson/Angleton area for
 tomorrow. 
 
 Also, obviously our primary assignments tomorrow are to assist the bike
 ride. However, I think this is probably a good training opportunity
 since it will somewhat simulate what we might be trying to do in an
 actual emergency. Note that in a real event like a hurricane evacuation
 Joe Dorn in Belton is our contact for coordinating with the shelter in
 that area where many Brazoria County folks will be heading. I guess
 we'll award bonus points for anyone who can make a contact with him!
 
 I consider Bob to be "net control" for this effort. Bob's plan is as
 follows:
 
 "Starting at about 10 AM local and try to communicate with each other on
 7295 Khz, then 7265 Khz and finally on 3865 Khz. (all +/- 3 khz)
 Attempts will start at 10 AM and if the first frequency/attempt is not
 made after 20 minutes, I'll move to the next frequency, etc. "
  
 Please e-mail a summary of your results afterwards either to the list or
 directly to me. It would be helpful if you included information about
 your equipment, particularly your antenna, power level and location. Any
 signal reports or other information from anyone else is greatly
 appreciated, even if you aren't directly participating. However, if you
 hear us, please try to make contact. 
 
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 Ron Parker, KE5RON