[W2CRA] W2CRA Digest, Vol 97, Issue 7
Roberto L. Matos
matos99 at comcast.net
Wed Apr 25 16:44:55 EDT 2012
Kurt, et al,
Please be advised that Sid Powlett (K2TB) is planning to join us on
field day. He also intends to attend the June club meeting.
- Roberto (K2PA) -
On 4/24/2012 12:02 PM, w2cra-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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> 1. Void antenna restrictions by homeowner's associations and
> developers (Walter O'Brien, WO2U)
> 2. W2CRA Field Day. (Kurt Cathcart, KR2C)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:17:17 -0400
> From: "Walter O'Brien, WO2U"<wo2u at me.com>
> Subject: [W2CRA] Void antenna restrictions by homeowner's associations
> and developers
> To: w2cra at mailman.qth.net
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> Greetings,
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> I just signed the following Change.org petition addressed to: FCC, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Congress.
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> Void antenna restrictions by homeowner's associations and developers
>
> Existing restrictions usurp the legitimate authority of the Federal Communications Commission over telecommunications, are detrimental to the Amateur Radio Service and weaken the country's ability to carry out emergency communications in times of natural and man-made disasters
> ----------------
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Walter O'Brien, WO2U
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>
> SIGN THE PETITION AT: CHANGE.ORG
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:51:13 -0400
> From: "Kurt Cathcart, KR2C"<Kurt at KuhlRoad.net>
> Subject: [W2CRA] W2CRA Field Day.
> To: w2cra at mailman.qth.net
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> Hello all,
>
> Planning for Field Day is under way. Glenn AC2BH and myself, Kurt KR2C
> are organizing the event. As always, we need your help to make this
> effort successful. We need your help. Below is a list of areas the
> club would like your assistance with. Right now we are looking for
> volunteers to manage the organization of these areas. If you choose to
> manage one of these groups we are not expecting you to take on the
> responsibility of completing all these tasks. What we would like you to
> do is to oversee getting club members or others to assist you to
> complete these tasks. We need all club members to share the burden.
>
> If you choose not to help us manage one of these groups and you would
> still like to help, please review to descriptions below and let us know
> what you might be able to help with. If you are interested in helping
> us set up or tear down the event we would also like to hear from you.
> And while we are at it, if you would like to operate ate the event or
> know of anybody who would like to operate, drop us a note.
>
> This event is fun for everybody. It's even more fun when we have lots
> of help and operators. Everybody is welcome. Bring a friend.
>
>
> *Site Management*
>
> * Secure permission for the field day site on the days of our event.
> * Arrange to get the trailer moved to the event site or organize
> members with
> pickups to move needed "stuff" to the event site.
> * Ensure that we have the necessary towers/poles and equipment to
> raise antennas. (work with Station captain on what is needed)
> * Arrange for generators and gasoline
> * Plan for shelter. tents/campers/landscape trailer, etc.....
> * Lock down plan for over night unused gear
> * Arrange for funding for generator rentals and gas
> * Get gear back to trailer
>
> * Arrange for a "port-a-potty" for Field Day use
> * Interface to the ARRL
>
>
> *Food*
>
> * Solicit donations of food or money for event
> * Make sure Grill is in working order and has propane
> * Water or drink for Build up/ Tear Down
> * Coffee/donuts for Saturday and Sunday Morning mornings operators
> * Hotdogs/hamburgers for lunch/ dinner
> * Garbage removal from site
>
> *Arrange and organize club member to contribute food for the group.
>
> *Station*
>
> * Plan for operation stations. What class will we run for the event?
> * Plan for antennas. beams? dipoles? verticals? combination?
> * GOTA Station
> * Station modes. SSB/PSK/RTTY/CW VHF or Satelite
> * Work with Facility captain on site layout and hookups
>
> *Build Up/Tear Down*
>
> * Organize manpower necessary to build Field Day site
> * Work with Facilities captain on getting needed equipment from
> trailer to site
> * Assisted with obtaining forgotten resources during the event
> * Organize manpower to tear down site at the end of the event.
> * Work with Facilities captain to get gear back to trailer
>
> *Organization*
>
> * Work with all captains to help organize the event
> * Advertise our event to the public.
> * Work the Station captain with the GOTA station
> * Develop an operator schedule
>
> I'm sure that there is a bunch that I missed. Again, I'm looking to be
> "Elmered" here by the veterans. We can always add to the list. Field
> Day will soon be upon us. let me know as soon as you can how you can
> help out.
>
> -Kurt
> KR2C
>
>
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