Re: from Tim - FD thoughts...
Nice, Eric!
How did we live before low-cost antenna analyzers?
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On Apr 29, 2021, at 18:47, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
? This is the graph of the EFHW antenna. ? ? ? It sounds like the dipole is the best bet.? ? UW ? Sent from for Windows 10 ? ? I use an EFHW on 80-10 for one of my stations and it gets me on the air. I have worked some DX but I don’t think that it is near as good as a dipole. Doesn’t resonant on all bands as advertised but it covers some of the bands that my Windom will not work on like 15 meters. I can upload a scan of the band with that antenna. I will do that when I go back downstairs for the meeting tonight.? I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.? ? On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote: Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that way.? Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.? ? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup. For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time. I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday. Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front?? And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :) If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
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Dave,? Count me as a no this year.
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Had a fun evening with Eddie (AE4TQ) and Joe (AJ2Y) her at the house, and Eric (W4MC) and Tom (KT4XN) via Zoom.? So here’s a summary of our conclusions: ? - Attendance at the N4N FD site should be limited to those who are “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19.? Also, to limit folks to a reasonable size gathering, it is not a good idea to include non-operators (wives, significant others, and kids), especially since so far kids can not be vaccinated.? I know this is a departure from past practice, but unfortunately, it’s in everyone’s best interest this year.?
- We need to limit the size of the on-site gathering to 12-15 folks at any one time.? There will be a core group likely on-site all weekend who have fully committed to being here, some of whom have to travel quite a ways to get here.? We may need to have sign-ups to fill remaining slots.?
- The number of radios we have on the air will depend on the number of folks committed to being here—probably determined a couple weeks ahead of FD at the latest.? One CW station for sure, maybe two if we have operators.? Two digital stations, and maybe one phone station too.? Details to be finalized later.?
- A few stations can be set up on the deck.? If needed, we can use the large shed for one or two stations—it will be quieter, and is also air-conditioned.? We don’t plan to use the big white tent.? We do plan to have several of the 10x10 pop-up tents for hanging out, out of the sun/rain/whatever.?
- We will have free access to the basement (including bathroom, shower, and air conditioned sleeping space).? Access to the rest of the house will be limited.? The risk/benefit doesn’t have much benefit for Margaret.?
- We want to gather the weekend before FD to do the computer setup for N1MM and WSJT-X to make sure we have everything working well before the big day.? At the same time (maybe Saturday before FD) we’ll take down the Steppir so I can do some repairs, and maybe put it back up.?
- Antennas will be mostly wire dipoles and loops.? Dipoles for 80, 20, 15;? loops for 40, 10.? Wire vertical for 80m.? Phased verticals for 40m.? Some kind of vertical polarization antenna for 20—maybe a half square.? Hopefully we can get two signals on any band.? 40 (times 2), 20 (times 2), 15, 10 during the day; 80 (times 2), 40 (times 2), 20 at night.?
? The next step really is to get a decent head count for how many folks we will have each day.? I’ve heard from several folks, but most are un-declared.? From what I know: ? - In for the weekend are AJ2Y, AE4TQ, KE4UW, KN6RO,
- In for Saturday only:? WK4U
- Expressed some interest:? WA4YGG, N1KDO, KK4CHP, W2SWA
? So if it’s 8 folks total, we’re OK.? We can handle maybe twice that many just fine.? But I really need to “maybe” folks to choose—in or out.? We’ll plan the number of stations around the folks who say they are in. ?Those who are in will have an opportunity to sign up for some time slots to operate.? ? Yes, it sucks to have to limit things.? ? So who is in for FD 2020?? Yes or no.? Maybe = no.? ? Dave UW? ? ? ? ?
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Re: from Tim - FD thoughts...
This is the graph of the EFHW antenna. ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] On Behalf Of KE4UW Dave Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:20 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] from Tim - FD thoughts... ? It sounds like the dipole is the best bet.? ? UW ? Sent from for Windows 10 ? ? I use an EFHW on 80-10 for one of my stations and it gets me on the air. I have worked some DX but I don’t think that it is near as good as a dipole. Doesn’t resonant on all bands as advertised but it covers some of the bands that my Windom will not work on like 15 meters. I can upload a scan of the band with that antenna. I will do that when I go back downstairs for the meeting tonight.? I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.? ? On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote: Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that way.? Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.? ? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup. For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time. I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday. Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front?? And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :) If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
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It sounds like the dipole is the best bet.?
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Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] from Tim - FD thoughts...
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I use an EFHW on 80-10 for one of my stations and it gets me on the air. I have worked some DX but I don’t think that it is near as good as a dipole. Doesn’t resonant on all bands as advertised but it covers
some of the bands that my Windom will not work on like 15 meters. I can upload a scan of the band with that antenna. I will do that when I go back downstairs for the meeting tonight.?
I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.?
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On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that
way.?
Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.?
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Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or
three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.?
Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
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Re: from Tim - FD thoughts...
I used two lines over the trees last year. The line over the tree in the back of the yard held one side of a 10m loop. A short rope (10 ft) connected the other corner of th loop to one end of a 20m bazooka. The other end of the 20m had a sort Y, one end going over the trees, the other to a 15m bazooka sloping down to the far side of the yard. Pretty easy install.?
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On Apr 29, 2021, at 5:05 PM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote:
? I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.?
Tim On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave < mossdj@...> wrote:
Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that way.?
Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.? ? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
Tim, WK4U
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Re: from Tim - FD thoughts...
I use an EFHW on 80-10 for one of my stations and it gets me on the air. I have worked some DX but I don’t think that it is near as good as a dipole. Doesn’t resonant on all bands as advertised but it covers some of the bands that my Windom will not work on like 15 meters. I can upload a scan of the band with that antenna. I will do that when I go back downstairs for the meeting tonight.?
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On Apr 29, 2021, at 5:05 PM, Tim < tlemmon@...> wrote: I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.?
Tim On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave < mossdj@...> wrote:
Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that way.?
Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.? ? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
Tim, WK4U
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Re: from Tim - FD thoughts...
I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.?
Tim
On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave < mossdj@...> wrote:
Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that way.?
Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.? ? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
Tim, WK4U
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Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole. ?We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install—I put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we’d go that way.?
Just curious. I’ve never used an end fed.?
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On Apr 28, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote:
? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
Tim, WK4U
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Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
Tim, WK4U
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Re: Zoom Meeting Details for Planning gathering at Dave's place Thursday 1900
Hi All,
I set-up a 40 minute zoom meeting starting at 7:30pm eastern for folks to call in for tomorrow's Field Day Planning gathering at Dave's - unfortunately my subscription doesn't allow for a meeting of longer duration, but at least folks can check-in to register interest...
Eddie Thompson, AE4TQ is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting:
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Meeting ID: 914 739 9846
Passcode: 4Kn5B9
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Re: Reminder: Planning gathering at my place Thursday 1900
I was thinking that I could set up a Zoom meeting if folks would like to attend virtually tomorrow night?
Let me?know if interested and I can set it up?
Eddie,? AE4TQ?
On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 8:29 PM Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote: If you can't make it, but you have some ideas for how we can manage thisyear's semi-covid event, please share on the email reflector.?
UW
On Apr 27, 2021, at 7:09 PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
? We’ll be bouncing around some options of FD 2021 Thursday 7:00pm at my place if you want to join in.? So far I believe we have me, AJ2Y, and AE4TQ participating.? Others are welcome—just let me know so we can make sure there are beverages for all.? ? Dave UW
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If you can't make it, but you have some ideas for how we can manage thisyear's semi-covid event, please share on the email reflector.?
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On Apr 27, 2021, at 7:09 PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
? We’ll be bouncing around some options of FD 2021 Thursday 7:00pm at my place if you want to join in.? So far I believe we have me, AJ2Y, and AE4TQ participating.? Others are welcome—just let me know so we can make sure there are beverages for all.? ? Dave UW
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We’ll be bouncing around some options of FD 2021 Thursday 7:00pm at my place if you want to join in.? So far I believe we have me, AJ2Y, and AE4TQ participating.? Others are welcome—just let me know so we can make sure there are beverages for all.? ? Dave UW
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I listened a few times and have heard folks on? but using my vertical at that time the signals are very weak.
I need to repair my OCF dipole and get that installed instead.?
On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 7:48 PM Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote: The 7:00-7:30 pm slot must not work for folks.? I’ve managed to link up with someone maybe three times in 5 weeks.? So I’ll go back to the “random times” approach. ? Dave UW ? ? I haven’t been particularly successful linking up with folks on 3745 for months now.? I’m just wondering if it wouldn’t be a good idea to pick a time to meet.? So how about 7:00pm to 7:30pm local, 2300 to 2330Z?? I’ll try to be in the shack listening around 2300Z.? If folks prefer a different time, speak up! ? Dave UW
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The 7:00-7:30 pm slot must not work for folks.? I’ve managed to link up with someone maybe three times in 5 weeks.? So I’ll go back to the “random times” approach. ? Dave UW ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Moss Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 8:24 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [N4N-Field-Day] 3745 ? I haven’t been particularly successful linking up with folks on 3745 for months now.? I’m just wondering if it wouldn’t be a good idea to pick a time to meet.? So how about 7:00pm to 7:30pm local, 2300 to 2330Z?? I’ll try to be in the shack listening around 2300Z.? If folks prefer a different time, speak up! ? Dave UW
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Re: FD Planning Gathering
So, looks like a few can make it Thursday, so we’re on.? ? For those who can’t make it, if you have ideas, or if you feel strongly about something, please chime in via email, before Thursday.? Thursday evening we’ll cobble together a proposal for review by her majesty and, if approved by the queen, that’s the plan for 2021.? ? Just let me know how you feel. ?Don’t hold back now and complain later.? ? ? Dave UW ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Moss Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:37 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [N4N-Field-Day] FD Planning Gathering ? Gents, We’re about two months out, so it’s probably about time we start finalizing some plans for field day.? ? I’m not sure what that might look like, but I could sure use some input from the group on what might be some practical approaches we could/should take this year.? Email would be great, but some face to face discussion is a hell of a lot more efficient.? So . . . . ? For anyone interested, lets get together next Thursday evening at 1900 local at my place and bounce around some ideas.? If you plan to come, let me know.? If you can’t make it, but have some thoughts or ideas, post them.? To make the gathering just a little more enticing, Eddie may honor us with some samples of his latest brewing project.? ? To prime the pump a little bit:? It seems to me that the full tilt boogie affair with kids and significant others here most of the weekend probably doesn’t make sense.? It also makes sense to gather only those folks who have been “fully vaccinated”.? But beyond that, how should we organize this event?? ? - Maybe schedule and plan around having two or three people per station on site at any given time?? Maybe 12-18 folks max at any time.? Enough for some socializing, but not everybody all the time?
- Maybe a “core group” of 6 to 10 folks who will be here the whole time, with others coming and going?? That would make sense for some of the folks coming from too far away to make multiple trips.?
- Should we go back to using one or two of the white tents to keep things spread out, with stations 6 feet apart?? Or maybe to keep things simple, use several 10x10 pop-ups to keep setup simple? ?Or, if it helps, I do have AC in one of the sheds.? ?
- Should we skip the yagis and just use wire antennas like I put up last year to keep the workload light and the need for large setup parties to a minimum??
- How many stations?? I’d suggest we have all the cw stations we have operators for.? At least two, maybe three digital stations?? At least one, maybe two phone stations?
? Lots of combinations and permutations.? So lets gather whoever is most interested next Thursday and bounce some ideas around.? ? I’ll provide beer to supplement Eddie’s, and some chips/salso/queso.? You provide some ideas.? ? Dave UW ?
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Last few attempts at that didn’t work either.?
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On Apr 22, 2021, at 10:50 PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? How about a Saturday lunch somewhere? On Apr 22, 2021, at 10:31 PM, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote:
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Hi Guys,
Sounds great!? I am fully vaccinated, and will be in the area on FD.? Will see you at Dave's next Thursday - THANK YOU DAVE!
73, Joe? AJ2Y
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On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:37:20 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Gents, We’re about two months out, so it’s probably about time we start finalizing some plans for field day.? ? I’m not sure what that might look like, but I could sure use some input from the group on what might be some practical approaches we could/should take this year.? Email would be great, but some face to face discussion is a hell of a lot more efficient.? So . . . . ? For anyone interested, lets get together next Thursday evening at 1900 local at my place and bounce around some ideas.? If you plan to come, let me know.? If you can’t make it, but have some thoughts or ideas, post them.? To make the gathering just a little more enticing, Eddie may honor us with some samples of his latest brewing project.? ? To prime the pump a little bit:? It seems to me that the full tilt boogie affair with kids and significant others here most of the weekend probably doesn’t make sense.? It also makes sense to gather only those folks who have been “fully vaccinated”.? But beyond that, how should we organize this event?? ? - Maybe schedule and plan around having two or three people per station on site at any given time?? Maybe 12-18 folks max at any time.? Enough for some socializing, but not everybody all the time?
- Maybe a “core group” of 6 to 10 folks who will be here the whole time, with others coming and going?? That would make sense for some of the folks coming from too far away to make multiple trips.?
- Should we go back to using one or two of the white tents to keep things spread out, with stations 6 feet apart?? Or maybe to keep things simple, use several 10x10 pop-ups to keep setup simple? ?Or, if it helps, I do have AC in one of the sheds.? ?
- Should we skip the yagis and just use wire antennas like I put up last year to keep the workload light and the need for large setup parties to a minimum??
- How many stations?? I’d suggest we have all the cw stations we have operators for.? At least two, maybe three digital stations?? At least one, maybe two phone stations?
? Lots of combinations and permutations.? So lets gather whoever is most interested next Thursday and bounce some ideas around.? ? I’ll provide beer to supplement Eddie’s, and some chips/salso/queso.? You provide some ideas.? ? Dave UW ?
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How about a Saturday lunch somewhere?
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On Apr 22, 2021, at 10:31 PM, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote:
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Hi Guys,
Sounds great!? I am fully vaccinated, and will be in the area on FD.? Will see you at Dave's next Thursday - THANK YOU DAVE!
73, Joe? AJ2Y
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On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:37:20 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Gents, We’re about two months out, so it’s probably about time we start finalizing some plans for field day.? ? I’m not sure what that might look like, but I could sure use some input from the group on what might be some practical approaches we could/should take this year.? Email would be great, but some face to face discussion is a hell of a lot more efficient.? So . . . . ? For anyone interested, lets get together next Thursday evening at 1900 local at my place and bounce around some ideas.? If you plan to come, let me know.? If you can’t make it, but have some thoughts or ideas, post them.? To make the gathering just a little more enticing, Eddie may honor us with some samples of his latest brewing project.? ? To prime the pump a little bit:? It seems to me that the full tilt boogie affair with kids and significant others here most of the weekend probably doesn’t make sense.? It also makes sense to gather only those folks who have been “fully vaccinated”.? But beyond that, how should we organize this event?? ? - Maybe schedule and plan around having two or three people per station on site at any given time?? Maybe 12-18 folks max at any time.? Enough for some socializing, but not everybody all the time?
- Maybe a “core group” of 6 to 10 folks who will be here the whole time, with others coming and going?? That would make sense for some of the folks coming from too far away to make multiple trips.?
- Should we go back to using one or two of the white tents to keep things spread out, with stations 6 feet apart?? Or maybe to keep things simple, use several 10x10 pop-ups to keep setup simple? ?Or, if it helps, I do have AC in one of the sheds.? ?
- Should we skip the yagis and just use wire antennas like I put up last year to keep the workload light and the need for large setup parties to a minimum??
- How many stations?? I’d suggest we have all the cw stations we have operators for.? At least two, maybe three digital stations?? At least one, maybe two phone stations?
? Lots of combinations and permutations.? So lets gather whoever is most interested next Thursday and bounce some ideas around.? ? I’ll provide beer to supplement Eddie’s, and some chips/salso/queso.? You provide some ideas.? ? Dave UW ?
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Re: FD Planning Gathering
Hi Guys,
Sounds great!? I am fully vaccinated, and will be in the area on FD.? Will see you at Dave's next Thursday - THANK YOU DAVE!
73, Joe? AJ2Y
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On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:37:20 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Gents, We’re about two months out, so it’s probably about time we start finalizing some plans for field day.? ? I’m not sure what that might look like, but I could sure use some input from the group on what might be some practical approaches we could/should take this year.? Email would be great, but some face to face discussion is a hell of a lot more efficient.? So . . . . ? For anyone interested, lets get together next Thursday evening at 1900 local at my place and bounce around some ideas.? If you plan to come, let me know.? If you can’t make it, but have some thoughts or ideas, post them.? To make the gathering just a little more enticing, Eddie may honor us with some samples of his latest brewing project.? ? To prime the pump a little bit:? It seems to me that the full tilt boogie affair with kids and significant others here most of the weekend probably doesn’t make sense.? It also makes sense to gather only those folks who have been “fully vaccinated”.? But beyond that, how should we organize this event?? ? - Maybe schedule and plan around having two or three people per station on site at any given time?? Maybe 12-18 folks max at any time.? Enough for some socializing, but not everybody all the time?
- Maybe a “core group” of 6 to 10 folks who will be here the whole time, with others coming and going?? That would make sense for some of the folks coming from too far away to make multiple trips.?
- Should we go back to using one or two of the white tents to keep things spread out, with stations 6 feet apart?? Or maybe to keep things simple, use several 10x10 pop-ups to keep setup simple? ?Or, if it helps, I do have AC in one of the sheds.? ?
- Should we skip the yagis and just use wire antennas like I put up last year to keep the workload light and the need for large setup parties to a minimum??
- How many stations?? I’d suggest we have all the cw stations we have operators for.? At least two, maybe three digital stations?? At least one, maybe two phone stations?
? Lots of combinations and permutations.? So lets gather whoever is most interested next Thursday and bounce some ideas around.? ? I’ll provide beer to supplement Eddie’s, and some chips/salso/queso.? You provide some ideas.? ? Dave UW ?
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Eric Howell
