Re: New op... N1MM+ config?
I think you will find that the UDC contest is for hunters, not for us. DX general log was just right for me.?
Rick
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Great suggestion, Steve.? I did not consider looking into the UDCs.
Jeff
I installed the N1MM+ User Defined Contest file; it displays the entire exchange for 13 Colonies.? I think it is more intended for chasers but will work fine for us.? Instructions are here:??
and the 13 Colonies files are here:?? ?Outline of what I did (I may be glossing over a few steps)
- Download and unzip the file
- Copy the different files to the appropriate locations, the important one is?13COLONIES.udc
- I had to edit the Name entry in the udc file (remove the spaces) to get it to show up in the list of contests.? The "Display Name" field is fine as-is.
- I had to restart N1MM+ before trying to create a new log using the udc file
That was pretty much it.? I'll have to do a few odd things for logging satellite QSOs properly but I think it will work fine.??
73 Steve KS1G
I believe there is a N1MM+ template (possibly a User-Defined Contest) for 13 Colonies but General DX Logging is fine for our purposes as long as we are certain to create a blank log, no previous QSOs in it. Of course we have to set our callsign
to K2B for this log in the setup screen.?
For logging FT8/FT4, we also have to set the callsign to K2B. I leave the grid as my own. I clean out the existing ?.adi log file so only the K2B contacts will be in the log. Because stuff happens, I copy this log to a memory stick and/or the
cloud after each session.?
When the event ends, I import the FTx log file into the N1MM+ log and send it as an .adi to our noble leader.?
I’m sure there are other ways that also work but this is how I have done it in the past. 73, Kay N3KN
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:57?AM Jeff Crawford K0ZR via
<kzerozr= [email protected]> wrote:
Sean, in the past I have just used "DX? General Logging" in N1MM as my template. As you know, all that is so-called important is to collect callsigns.
Jeff, K0ZR
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 10:33?AM Sean Walberg N3RTW via
<sean= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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Re: Competing July 4 Event
David,
Can you send me the link to the sign up again please? Had a glitch with the computer and lost several emails.
73,
NX3A
Carl
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You should be aware of a new competing special event at the same time, and using the same concepts, as 13 Colonies Special Event.? It's being heavily promoted -- several days at top of QRZ front page.
It celebrates America's 250th anniversary ... which is two years in the future.? I don't know how this affects us, maybe not at all.? Just in case people ask you which event you are...
here is a link to QRZ post.
Hope everyone had a great Field Day; now fill those slots!
David, K2WPM
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Re: New op... N1MM+ config?
Great suggestion, Steve.? I did not consider looking into the UDCs.
Jeff
I installed the N1MM+ User Defined Contest file; it displays the entire exchange for 13 Colonies.? I think it is more intended for chasers but will work fine for us.? Instructions are here:?? and the 13 Colonies files are here:?? ?Outline of what I did (I may be glossing over a few steps) - Download and unzip the file
- Copy the different files to the appropriate locations, the important one is?13COLONIES.udc
- I had to edit the Name entry in the udc file (remove the spaces) to get it to show up in the list of contests.? The "Display Name" field is fine as-is.
- I had to restart N1MM+ before trying to create a new log using the udc file
That was pretty much it.? I'll have to do a few odd things for logging satellite QSOs properly but I think it will work fine.??
73 Steve KS1G
I believe there is a N1MM+ template (possibly a User-Defined Contest) for 13 Colonies but General DX Logging is fine for our purposes as long as we are certain to create a blank log, no previous QSOs in it. Of course we have to set our callsign to K2B for this log in the setup screen.?
For logging FT8/FT4, we also have to set the callsign to K2B. I leave the grid as my own. I clean out the existing ?.adi log file so only the K2B contacts will be in the log. Because stuff happens, I copy this log to a memory stick and/or the cloud after each session.?
When the event ends, I import the FTx log file into the N1MM+ log and send it as an .adi to our noble leader.?
I’m sure there are other ways that also work but this is how I have done it in the past. 73, Kay N3KN On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:57?AM Jeff Crawford K0ZR via <kzerozr= [email protected]> wrote: Sean, in the past I have just used "DX? General Logging" in N1MM as my template. As you know, all that is so-called important is to collect callsigns.
Jeff, K0ZR
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 10:33?AM Sean Walberg N3RTW via <sean= [email protected]> wrote: Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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Re: New op... N1MM+ config?
I installed the N1MM+ User Defined Contest file; it displays the entire exchange for 13 Colonies.? I think it is more intended for chasers but will work fine for us.? Instructions are here:?? and the 13 Colonies files are here:?? ?Outline of what I did (I may be glossing over a few steps) - Download and unzip the file
- Copy the different files to the appropriate locations, the important one is?13COLONIES.udc
- I had to edit the Name entry in the udc file (remove the spaces) to get it to show up in the list of contests.? The "Display Name" field is fine as-is.
- I had to restart N1MM+ before trying to create a new log using the udc file
That was pretty much it.? I'll have to do a few odd things for logging satellite QSOs properly but I think it will work fine.??
73 Steve KS1G
I believe there is a N1MM+ template (possibly a User-Defined Contest) for 13 Colonies but General DX Logging is fine for our purposes as long as we are certain to create a blank log, no previous QSOs in it. Of course we have to set our callsign to K2B for this log in the setup screen.?
For logging FT8/FT4, we also have to set the callsign to K2B. I leave the grid as my own. I clean out the existing ?.adi log file so only the K2B contacts will be in the log. Because stuff happens, I copy this log to a memory stick and/or the cloud after each session.?
When the event ends, I import the FTx log file into the N1MM+ log and send it as an .adi to our noble leader.?
I’m sure there are other ways that also work but this is how I have done it in the past. 73, Kay N3KN On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:57?AM Jeff Crawford K0ZR via <kzerozr= [email protected]> wrote: Sean, in the past I have just used "DX? General Logging" in N1MM as my template. As you know, all that is so-called important is to collect callsigns.
Jeff, K0ZR
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 10:33?AM Sean Walberg N3RTW via <sean= [email protected]> wrote: Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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Re: New op... N1MM+ config?
I believe there is a N1MM+ template (possibly a User-Defined Contest) for 13 Colonies but General DX Logging is fine for our purposes as long as we are certain to create a blank log, no previous QSOs in it. Of course we have to set our callsign to K2B for this log in the setup screen.?
For logging FT8/FT4, we also have to set the callsign to K2B. I leave the grid as my own. I clean out the existing ?.adi log file so only the K2B contacts will be in the log. Because stuff happens, I copy this log to a memory stick and/or the cloud after each session.?
When the event ends, I import the FTx log file into the N1MM+ log and send it as an .adi to our noble leader.?
I’m sure there are other ways that also work but this is how I have done it in the past. 73, Kay N3KN
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:57?AM Jeff Crawford K0ZR via <kzerozr= [email protected]> wrote: Sean, in the past I have just used "DX? General Logging" in N1MM as my template. As you know, all that is so-called important is to collect callsigns.
Jeff, K0ZR
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 10:33?AM Sean Walberg N3RTW via <sean= [email protected]> wrote: Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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Re: New op... N1MM+ config?
Anyone have special setup for N1MM/WSTTX or JTDX?? Looking for guidance to set up exchange parameters.
Dave KE4S
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On 6/28/24 10:33, Sean Walberg N3RTW wrote: Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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Re: New op... N1MM+ config?
Sean, in the past I have just used "DX? General Logging" in N1MM as my template. As you know, all that is so-called important is to collect callsigns.
Jeff, K0ZR
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 10:33?AM Sean Walberg N3RTW via <sean= [email protected]> wrote: Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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Hi folks,
First time operating at K2B and it's been a couple of years since I've been around to participate in 13 Colonies so a bit rusty on how things work.
Is there an N1MM config I should use?
Thanks,
Sean N3RTW
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You should be aware of a new competing special event at the same time, and using the same concepts, as 13 Colonies Special Event.? It's being heavily promoted -- several days at top of QRZ front page.
It celebrates America's 250th anniversary ... which is two years in the future.? I don't know how this affects us, maybe not at all.? Just in case people ask you which event you are...
here is a link to QRZ post.
Hope everyone had a great Field Day; now fill those slots!
David, K2WPM
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Re: Operating guidelines / frequency plan?
Mike (N4CF),
I think GBA might mean God Bless America.
Last year I suggested that 73 & 76 (as “73 es 76” on CW) be used, 73 for its well known meaning and the newly invented 76 being the numbered radiogram (SEVENTY SIX, ?if actually used as a numbered radiogram) reminiscent of “1776” and carrying the meaning of something like “Have a Happy American Independence Day”. What do you (collectively) think?
I don’t remember any specific frequencies from last year, but that could be limiting if there were multiple K2(X) stations on the same mode on their respective portions of the band.
My 2? 73,
Paul — N4PD
Radio.N4PD@...
"A man's rights rest in three boxes. The ballot-box, the jury-box, and the cartridge-box."?— Frederick Douglass
"Do today what others won't, so you can do tomorrow what others can't"?— Unknown
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 20:20, Mike Dodd N4CF via groups.io <mike@...> wrote:
?Are there general operating guidelines for K2B? I don't remember much about last year. My N1MM function key file contains just the normal CQ, so I assume folks will recognize the 1x1 calls without any special prompting. My F3 "thank you" function key contains this: TU GBA {MYCALL} What the heck does "GBA" mean? I dimly recall someone suggested we send 76 instead of 73 at the end of a QSO. Is that recommended, or was that a flash in the pan? What frequencies are recommended for calling CQ? Up 76 kHz from the bottom of the band? Something else? Thanks. --- mike N4CF
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Re: Operating guidelines / frequency plan?
One more question regarding N1MM:? is the 13 Colonies User Defined contest file still good from last year?? ? Mike, WA8AHZ ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike Dodd N4CF Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2024 8:20 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [K2B-13Colonies2024] Operating guidelines / frequency plan? ? Are there general operating guidelines for K2B? I don't remember much about last year. My N1MM function key file contains just the normal CQ, so I assume folks will recognize the 1x1 calls without any special prompting.
My F3 "thank you" function key contains this: TU GBA {MYCALL} What the heck does "GBA" mean?
I dimly recall someone suggested we send 76 instead of 73 at the end of a QSO. Is that recommended, or was that a flash in the pan?
What frequencies are recommended for calling CQ? Up 76 kHz from the bottom of the band? Something else?
Thanks.
--- mike N4CF
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Operating guidelines / frequency plan?
Are there general operating guidelines for K2B? I don't remember much about last year. My N1MM function key file contains just the normal CQ, so I assume folks will recognize the 1x1 calls without any special prompting. My F3 "thank you" function key contains this: TU GBA {MYCALL} What the heck does "GBA" mean? I dimly recall someone suggested we send 76 instead of 73 at the end of a QSO. Is that recommended, or was that a flash in the pan? What frequencies are recommended for calling CQ? Up 76 kHz from the bottom of the band? Something else? Thanks. --- mike N4CF
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Re: Who's participating in 2024?
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Please email me on or off the thread to let me know if you plan to participate in K2B this year.
If possible, let me know if you can give full attention .....
Thanks,
David, K2WPM
dwright@...
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Re: Who's participating in 2024?
Steve (KO4ENU) and McKenzie (KO4GLN) SE VA
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Re: Who's participating in 2024?
David- I can't get to the spreadsheet.? I need access via my gmail account, musicnotwar@...
Thanks, Bill W2WCM
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I have talked with Dave. Again this year, if you operate as K2B from a Parks On the Air location, send me that ADIF log and I'll get it uploaded to the POTA site. But still keep it in your log to be send at the end of the event. I only need it to upload. Good luck and Have fun 73 Tim / AA4SS timboyd@...?
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Re: Battle of Great Bridge
Here’s the back of the K2B card, with a little more about the battle.
It’s a great museum / visitors center.
Right across the road from the awesome W4CAR clubhouse.
Buy a brick!
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David Wright, K2WPM
PO Box 596
Melfa Va 23410
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Stu2 - W7IY via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2024] Battle of Great Bridge
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Thanks for the info, Mike. Virginia is a great place for history! I enjoyed following the rabbit hole.
73
Stu2, W7IY
On 6/5/2024 9:51 AM, Mike Aimone via groups.io wrote:
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Starting a new thread
Given our QSL card* highlights the Battle of Great Bridge, I figured I'd do some web searching since I'll need some filler about VA history as I gab when not working gobs of stations ....? see link from Wikipedia:
"The?Battle of Great Bridge?was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of?, early in the?. The [Battle of Great Bridge] led to the
departure of Royal Governor??and any remaining vestiges of??power
over the??during the early days of the conflict.
Following increasing political and military tensions in early 1775, both Dunmore and colonial??leaders
recruited troops and engaged in a struggle for available military supplies. The struggle eventually focused on?, where
Dunmore had taken refuge aboard a??vessel. Dunmore's forces had fortified one side of a critical river crossing south of Norfolk at?, while rebel forces had occupied the other side. In an attempt to break up the rebel gathering, Dunmore ordered an attack across the bridge, which was decisively repulsed. Colonel?, the Virginia militia commander at the battle, described it as "a second?".
Shortly thereafter, Norfolk, at the time a??center,
was abandoned by Dunmore and the Tories, who fled to navy ships in the harbor. Rebel-occupied Norfolk was??in
an action begun by Dunmore and completed by rebel forces."
See the wikipedia site for more info about the Battle of Great Bridge.
There is a park highlighting the Battle of Great Bridge is located near Cheaspeake, VA ... see: ?? As far as I know it is not a POTA listed park.? However,
it would be cool to activate during the 13 colonies event.? In fact there are celebrations at the park on the 4th of July, including a youth encampment.
Mike, WA8AHZ
you can view our QSL card at QRZ.com, serach for K2b.??
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Re: Battle of Great Bridge
Thanks for the info, Mike. Virginia is a great place for history!
I enjoyed following the rabbit hole.
73
Stu2, W7IY
On 6/5/2024 9:51 AM, Mike Aimone via
groups.io wrote:
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?
Starting a new thread
Given our QSL card* highlights the Battle of Great Bridge, I
figured I'd do some web searching since I'll need some filler
about VA history as I gab when not working gobs of stations
....? see link from Wikipedia:
"The?Battle
of Great Bridge?was fought December 9,
1775, in the area of?, early in
the?. The
[Battle of Great Bridge] led to the departure of Royal Governor??and any
remaining vestiges of??power over the??during
the early days of the conflict.
Following
increasing political and military tensions in early 1775, both
Dunmore and colonial??leaders
recruited troops and engaged in a struggle for available
military supplies. The struggle eventually focused on?, where Dunmore had taken
refuge aboard a??vessel.
Dunmore's forces had fortified one side of a critical river
crossing south of Norfolk at?, while rebel forces
had occupied the other side. In an attempt to break up the rebel
gathering, Dunmore ordered an attack across the bridge, which
was decisively repulsed. Colonel?, the Virginia
militia commander at the battle, described it as "a second?".
Shortly
thereafter, Norfolk, at the time a??center, was
abandoned by Dunmore and the Tories, who fled to navy ships in
the harbor. Rebel-occupied Norfolk was??in
an action begun by Dunmore and completed by rebel forces."
See the wikipedia site for more info about the Battle of Great
Bridge.
There is a park highlighting the Battle of Great Bridge is
located near Cheaspeake, VA ... see: ?? As far as I know it is not a POTA
listed park.? However, it would be cool to activate during the
13 colonies event.? In fact there are celebrations at the park
on the 4th of July, including a youth encampment.
Mike, WA8AHZ
you can view our QSL card at QRZ.com, serach for K2b.??
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Starting a new thread
Given our QSL card* highlights the Battle of Great Bridge, I figured I'd do some web searching since I'll need some filler about VA history as I gab when not working gobs of stations ....? see link from Wikipedia:
"The?Battle of Great Bridge?was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of?, early in the?. The [Battle of Great Bridge] led to the departure of Royal Governor??and any remaining vestiges of??power over the??during the early days of the conflict.
Following increasing political and military tensions in early 1775, both Dunmore and colonial??leaders recruited troops and engaged in a struggle for available military supplies. The struggle eventually focused on?, where Dunmore had taken refuge aboard a??vessel. Dunmore's forces had fortified one side of a critical river crossing south of Norfolk at?, while rebel forces had occupied the other side. In an attempt to break up the rebel gathering, Dunmore ordered an attack across the bridge, which was decisively repulsed. Colonel?, the Virginia militia commander at the battle, described it as "a second?".
Shortly thereafter, Norfolk, at the time a??center, was abandoned by Dunmore and the Tories, who fled to navy ships in the harbor. Rebel-occupied Norfolk was??in an action begun by Dunmore and completed by rebel forces."
See the wikipedia site for more info about the Battle of Great Bridge.
There is a park highlighting the Battle of Great Bridge is located near Cheaspeake, VA ... see: ?? As far as I know it is not a POTA listed park.? However, it would be cool to activate during the 13 colonies event.? In fact there are celebrations at the park on the 4th of July, including a youth encampment.
Mike, WA8AHZ
you can view our QSL card at QRZ.com, serach for K2b.??
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N1RM - Rick Miller
Kay N3KN
Sean Walberg N3RTW
Mike Dodd N4CF
Tim Boyd AA4SS
