[W8MWA] Sunday setup

[kd8ebl at yahoo.com]

Mike,
  I am not sure what radio equipment you have for our station at the MedExpress location. I thought I would give a rundown of the gear I will be setting up..
First off, I have a folding table to set up our gear on.  I am also going to bring a EZ-up canopy......... Just in case.....
I have what I like to call my "ARES Box"  It has a IC2200 VHF and a KW D710 installed in it.  I have the GPS puck so we can run APRS to track the chase vehicle.  A 10ft tripod/mast to hold a Arrow J-pole dual band antenna.  The mast has a side arm to hold a second NMO type antenna.  This setup worked great at past triathlons I have worked.  (Have always been at the turnaround on the running trail)
I also have a deep cycle marine battery (and a second backup battery) to power it all.
It may be overkill since we are in town, but I like to set it up simply for the practice. After all, we should be, as Hams, ready to deploy and set up emergency communications at a moment's notice.
Looking forward to meeting and working with you on Sunday..
See you there.

Dave Shaver 
KD8EBL


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