Yep. 1D Ga On Sun, Jun 23, 2024, 7:41?PM Edmund Thompson via <Edmundthompson= [email protected]> wrote:
Glad to have worked you today Ernie !
Eddie AE4TQ? On Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 18:17, Ernie Stedman W2FMU FYI
I have been answering you guys for an hour on 6 meter FT8 as have others.? You guys seem deaf. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 4:47?PM Jeff Otterson n1kdo via <jeffrey= [email protected]> wrote: What time for computer setup on Saturday, Dave?
What do I need to bring with me?
Jeff n1kdo On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 1:00?PM Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell < erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert=[email protected]> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
-- Ernie Stedman 770-894-3640
|
Glad to have worked you today Ernie !
On Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 18:17, Ernie Stedman W2FMU <estedman@...> wrote: FYI
I have been answering you guys for an hour on 6 meter FT8 as have others.? You guys seem deaf. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 4:47?PM Jeff Otterson n1kdo via <jeffrey= [email protected]> wrote: What time for computer setup on Saturday, Dave?
What do I need to bring with me?
Jeff n1kdo On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 1:00?PM Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell < erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert=[email protected]> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
-- Ernie Stedman 770-894-3640
|
We are trying to resolve the issue. Tnx
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On Jun 22, 2024, at 6:17?PM, Ernie Stedman W2FMU <estedman@...> wrote:
? FYI
I have been answering you guys for an hour on 6 meter FT8 as have others.? You guys seem deaf. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 4:47?PM Jeff Otterson n1kdo via <jeffrey= [email protected]> wrote: What time for computer setup on Saturday, Dave?
What do I need to bring with me?
Jeff n1kdo On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 1:00?PM Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell < erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert=[email protected]> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
-- Ernie Stedman 770-894-3640
|
|
|
FYI
I have been answering you guys for an hour on 6 meter FT8 as have others.? You guys seem deaf.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 4:47?PM Jeff Otterson n1kdo via <jeffrey= [email protected]> wrote: What time for computer setup on Saturday, Dave?
What do I need to bring with me?
Jeff n1kdo On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 1:00?PM Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell < erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert=[email protected]> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
-- Ernie Stedman 770-894-3640
|
Planning to head to Dave¡¯s qth around 4pm today.
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 7:08?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Cool beans (from Chicago Midway) On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:50?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
? Gary/Eddie,? Yea, the cable I have for the TS-2000 is USB to DB9 with an FTDI usb serial interface built in. It¡¯s been used often for rig control with the TS-2000.? On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
?
RRR.? On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:36?AM, Edmund Thompson <Edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?Gary please bring your laptop with its charger, we'll sort it out. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 11:37, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
Only dual USB
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:51 AM, Eddie Thompson <21eddie2108@...> wrote: There has to be USB
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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Make your safety officer is aware of the various grounding
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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FD Safety officer information
Make your safety officer is aware of the various grounding
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
|
Cool beans (from Chicago Midway)
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:50?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
? Gary/Eddie,? Yea, the cable I have for the TS-2000 is USB to DB9 with an FTDI usb serial interface built in. It¡¯s been used often for rig control with the TS-2000.? On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
?
RRR.? On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:36?AM, Edmund Thompson <Edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?Gary please bring your laptop with its charger, we'll sort it out. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 11:37, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
Only dual USB
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:51 AM, Eddie Thompson <21eddie2108@...> wrote: There has to be USB
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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Gary/Eddie,? Yea, the cable I have for the TS-2000 is USB to DB9 with an FTDI usb serial interface built in. It¡¯s been used often for rig control with the TS-2000.?
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
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RRR.? On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:36?AM, Edmund Thompson <Edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?Gary please bring your laptop with its charger, we'll sort it out. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 11:37, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
Only dual USB
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:51 AM, Eddie Thompson <21eddie2108@...> wrote: There has to be USB
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:36?AM, Edmund Thompson <Edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?Gary please bring your laptop with its charger, we'll sort it out. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 11:37, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
Only dual USB
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:51 AM, Eddie Thompson <21eddie2108@...> wrote: There has to be USB
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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Gary please bring your laptop with its charger, we'll sort it out.
On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 11:37, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
Only dual USB
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:51 AM, Eddie Thompson <21eddie2108@...> wrote: There has to be USB
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:51 AM, Eddie Thompson <21eddie2108@...> wrote: There has to be USB
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
|
You too Tim, have a great time in Vegas. ???
Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
|
On the laptop end. No com ports on the laptop?
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:15 AM, Tim <tlemmon@...> wrote: Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
|
Y'all have fun this weekend. I'm out here in Las Vegas with Lori - partly for the flight simulator convention this weekend.?
Eddie, I'll be thinkin' about ya ??????
Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤?????? Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I¡¯ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤?????? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? °Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤?????? Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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On Thursday, June 20, 2024, 6:41 AM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote: The radio interface is just a cable. I have one for the TS-2000.?
UW On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:45?AM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
?
I e got a lunch commitment Friday but will come over afterwards. I¡¯ve also got a spare laptop with N1MM on but not the radio interface. On Jun 19, 2024, at 5:45?PM, KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
?
Hey Gary,
Thanks for volunteering.? To make this happen, you¡¯ll need to coordinate the hardware/software to make it happen.? I can offer the use of the TS-2000.? Maybe you can drum up a better rig.? I think Jeff is
bringing an extra laptop, and maybe you can work with Eddie to get it set up with N1MM with a call sign different from N4N.? I have a headset/footswitch.? If you are willing to coordinate this, we can make a go of it.?
?
Dave UW
?
?
?
I volunteer to be a GOTA coach when there¡¯s unlicensed ops. Should be lots of fun.
?
On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:55?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
?
Field Day is just around the corner!?
Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤??????
Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep
the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤??????
When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway
too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least
until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.?
Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.?
Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤??????
Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if
you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.?
Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.?
I¡¯ll be working on getting
the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon
and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.?
The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.?
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤??????
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios
set up and ready, and
we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤??????
The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.?
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be
many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.?
It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤??????
Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o??????
I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.?
I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o??????
Saturday dinner will be kung pao
chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o??????
Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes,
biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o??????
Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o??????
Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤??????
Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤??????
I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an
air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤??????
Bonus points:?
o??????
Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o??????
5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o??????
Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o??????
Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o??????
Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o??????
Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o??????
100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o??????
100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o??????
50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o??????
So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤??????
Other bonus point available:
o??????
100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o??????
100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely
separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!?
We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
|
The radio interface is just a cable. I have one for the TS-2000.?
UW
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:45?AM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
?
I e got a lunch commitment Friday but will come over afterwards. I¡¯ve also got a spare laptop with N1MM on but not the radio interface. On Jun 19, 2024, at 5:45?PM, KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
?
Hey Gary,
Thanks for volunteering.? To make this happen, you¡¯ll need to coordinate the hardware/software to make it happen.? I can offer the use of the TS-2000.? Maybe you can drum up a better rig.? I think Jeff is
bringing an extra laptop, and maybe you can work with Eddie to get it set up with N1MM with a call sign different from N4N.? I have a headset/footswitch.? If you are willing to coordinate this, we can make a go of it.?
?
Dave UW
?
?
?
I volunteer to be a GOTA coach when there¡¯s unlicensed ops. Should be lots of fun.
?
On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:55?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
?
Field Day is just around the corner!?
Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
¡¤??????
Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep
the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
¡¤??????
When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway
too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least
until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.?
Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.?
Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
¡¤??????
Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if
you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.?
Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.?
I¡¯ll be working on getting
the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon
and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.?
The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.?
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤??????
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios
set up and ready, and
we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤??????
The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.?
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be
many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.?
It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤??????
Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
o??????
I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.?
I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o??????
Saturday dinner will be kung pao
chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o??????
Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes,
biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o??????
Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o??????
Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤??????
Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤??????
I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an
air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤??????
Bonus points:?
o??????
Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o??????
5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o??????
Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o??????
Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o??????
Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o??????
Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o??????
100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o??????
100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o??????
50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o??????
So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤??????
Other bonus point available:
o??????
100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o??????
100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely
separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!?
We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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I e got a lunch commitment Friday but will come over afterwards. I¡¯ve also got a spare laptop with N1MM on but not the radio interface.
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On Jun 19, 2024, at 5:45?PM, KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
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Hey Gary,
Thanks for volunteering.? To make this happen, you¡¯ll need to coordinate the hardware/software to make it happen.? I can offer the use of the TS-2000.? Maybe you can drum up a better rig.? I think Jeff is
bringing an extra laptop, and maybe you can work with Eddie to get it set up with N1MM with a call sign different from N4N.? I have a headset/footswitch.? If you are willing to coordinate this, we can make a go of it.?
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Dave UW
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I volunteer to be a GOTA coach when there¡¯s unlicensed ops. Should be lots of fun.
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On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:55?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
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Field Day is just around the corner!?
Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
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Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep
the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
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When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway
too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least
until it fills up.? Just don¡¯t block in Margaret¡¯s white Subaru.?
Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.?
Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
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Friday all day and into the evening we¡¯ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if
you can.? While it isn¡¯t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.?
Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.?
I¡¯ll be working on getting
the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers¡ªhighs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon
and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.?
The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.?
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
¡¤??????
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl resume setup Saturday morning¡ªJeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios
set up and ready, and
we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
¡¤??????
The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.?
°Â±ð¡¯±ôl operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won¡¯t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be
many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.?
It¡¯s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
¡¤??????
Here¡¯s the plan for meals:?
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I¡¯ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.?
I¡¯m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I¡¯m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o??????
Saturday dinner will be kung pao
chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I¡¯m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o??????
Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I¡¯ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I¡¯ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes,
biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I¡¯m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o??????
Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary¡¯s xyl.?
o??????
Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
¡¤??????
Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
¡¤??????
I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I¡¯d suggest you bring an
air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
¡¤??????
Bonus points:?
o??????
Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o??????
5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o??????
Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o??????
Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o??????
Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie¡¯s help, I should have this one.?
o??????
Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o??????
100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS¡ªyou fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o??????
100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o??????
50 point for web score submission:? I¡¯ll do this
o??????
So we should get 1150 bonus points
¡¤??????
Other bonus point available:
o??????
100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I¡¯m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o??????
100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we¡¯d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely
separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it¡¯s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!?
We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I¡¯ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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Eric Howell
