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Message And I would like to look over everybody's shoulder at some time to see how this satellite stuff works. My goals for Field Day include learning how to operate through the satellites(Elmer is Robin), learning how to pass messages on the ARRL circuit (Elmer is KF4JVD), and learning how PSK-31 works (Elmer is KN6RO). DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain proprietary INPO or WANO information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by copyright belonging to INPO or WANO. This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity for which it is intended. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail is contrary to the rights of INPO or WANO and is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and permanently delete the original and any copy or printout of this e-mail and any attachments. Thank you.

FYI: I am still at zero with my SAT station to date...and withdraw all but "Moral Support"....in the setup of a first-class SAT station for Field Day. I'm sorry. My intentions were to accumulate and assemble my SAT station pieces and parts...up to the rotor controller/interface/radio (which I think Robin already has). I wanted to use Field Day as the impetus to get everything purchased, tested and working. But I have made zero progress to date. As background, when I heard Robin/Pieter had voluntered to do the FD SAT station, I thought it might be a good opportunity to get my own station going. Dunno what Robin's (and N4IP/Pieter's) original plan was -- maybe it's not too late to execute and complete that? Or, as a fallback position, we can come-up with a list of what is required, then see what we can all pull together (minimal gear required) to work the SATs for FD? BTW: we should run the pass prediction program (maybe Robin already has) and see what the passes are predicted to be for Field Day? 73 de JG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin Cutshaw" <aa4rc@...> To: <n4n_field_day@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 4:10 PM Subject: RE: [n4n_field_day] Time for a head count > I'll be there. I've been in and out of town recently. The plan (in > progress) is to use John's sat setup for a station unless Mike want's > to get a head start with some of his equipment. I should have a better feel > for the plan this weekend. > > Robin > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Lee [mailto:mikelee@...] > Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:40 PM > To: n4n_field_day@... > Subject: RE: [n4n_field_day] Time for a head count > > > are we going to run Satellite..?? > > > > Michael L. Lee > MAC: A0187-120 > (415) 477-1010 (SF office) > (770) 330-5415 (cell) > (415) 462-1630 (home office in Atlanta) > =========================================== > > This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information > intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are NOT the intended > recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any > disclosure, copying or distribution of this message, or the taking of any > action based on it, is strictly prohibited. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Moss, Dave J (INPO) [mailto:mossdj@...] > Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 7:43 AM > To: n4n_field_day@... > Subject: [n4n_field_day] Time for a head count > > > Hey gang! > > We've got several things in the mill for Field Day that require some > information on who will be at the site when. We want to put together a > schedule for operators (based on requests from last year), but we also need > to find out: (1) if we will have the critical mass we need for putting up > towers on Friday evening/Saturday morning and taking towers down on Sunday; > (2) How many we will have on-site from about 12:00-2:00pm Saturday for the > (weather-permitting) first ever N4N kick-off barbecue; (3) How many we will > have for dinner Saturday and lunch Sunday. > > So, if you could, please let me know as soon as you can when you plan to be > at the site. Bring along a friend, the XYL, or the kids if you'd like (let > us know so we'll have food). Any extra help we can get for Friday evening > or Sunday afternoon would really be great! > > To give you an idea of what's going on here's a basic schedule: > > 9:00am Thursday: Arrive at site and begin setup of RV, tents, > tables/chairs, computer network, generators and AC distribution, and > basically everything but stations and antennas (KE4UW, KN6RO, and KT4XN so > far) > > Thursday evening: Relax and enjoy a cool one > > Friday morning: Continue setup of camp as needed, test computer > network, etc > > Friday 2:00pm: Begin assembly of antennas and towers, hang wire > antennas, setup stations, test rig/computer interfaces, etc. > > Friday evening: Raise as many towers as possible (need at least 8 > people to do this safely), copy ARRL bulletin, dinner at the catfish > restaurant in Hiram. > > Saturday morning: Complete any station setup or tower erection, test for > interference among stations (if not done Friday), troubleshoot any problems > > Saturday noon: Picnic lunch (weather permitting), brief indoctrination > for operators, primer on Writelog. > > Saturday 2:00pm: Field Day operation begins! > > Saturday evening: Pizza dinner (delivery, if possible) > > Sunday 2:00 pm: Field Day operation ceases. Barbecue lunch and gathering > of good ideas for next year. > > Sunday 2:30 pm: Dissambly of antennas and towers, packing and cleanup > > > So, choose your activities, arrange the hall passes, and please let me know > as soon as possible when you plan to be there. If you have preference for > bands/modes you do or don't want to operate, let me know that and we'll > accommodate those as well. > > Think Field Day! > > Dave KE4UW > > > > > DISCLAIMER: > This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain proprietary INPO or WANO > information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by copyright > belonging to INPO or WANO. This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the > individual or entity for which it is intended. If you are not the intended > recipient of this e-mail, any dissemination, distribution, copying, or > action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail > is contrary to the rights of INPO or WANO and is prohibited. 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Message If everyone was counting on me for the FD SAT station stuff and I have let us down....I'm sorry. I'll just have to supply all the cold soft drinks (yes and Mt. Dew too...) for the Field Day crew, as repentence! 73 de JG ----- Original Message ----- From: Moss, Dave J (INPO) To: n4n_field_day@... Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 4:24 PM Subject: RE: [n4n_field_day] (unknown) And I would like to look over everybody's shoulder at some time to see how this satellite stuff works. My goals for Field Day include learning how to operate through the satellites(Elmer is Robin), learning how to pass messages on the ARRL circuit (Elmer is KF4JVD), and learning how PSK-31 works (Elmer is KN6RO). -----Original Message----- From: Mike Lee [mailto:mikelee@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 4:21 PM To: n4n_field_day@... Subject: [n4n_field_day] (unknown) yes.. possibly... wouldl like to see Robin operate with his dish and compare it to mine with the UEK-3000 I installed all of the optional filters, TCXO and DSP units, along with the 1.2ghz unit last week.. seems to test just fine.. Michael L. Lee MAC: A0187-120 (415) 477-1010 (SF office) (770) 330-5415 (cell) (415) 462-1630 (home office in Atlanta) =========================================== This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are NOT the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. -----Original Message----- From: John Grimsley [mailto:jgrims@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 1:06 PM To: n4n_field_day@... Subject: [n4n_field_day] Satellite Station for FD... Mike, are you interesting in trying to assemble/test (your) satellite station for FD? 73 de JG ----- Original Message ----- From: Moss, Dave J (INPO) To: n4n_field_day@... Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:52 PM Subject: RE: [n4n_field_day] Time for a head count The plan is for Robin AA4RC to have a satellite station and he hopes to make QSOs by the dozen, not just one for the bonus points. Haven't heard from Robin in a while, but as far as I know, he'll be there with the satellite setup. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Lee [mailto:mikelee@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:39 PM To: n4n_field_day@... Subject: RE: [n4n_field_day] Time for a head count are we going to run Satellite..?? Michael L. Lee MAC: A0187-120 (415) 477-1010 (SF office) (770) 330-5415 (cell) (415) 462-1630 (home office in Atlanta) =========================================== This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are NOT the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. -----Original Message----- From: Moss, Dave J (INPO) [mailto:mossdj@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 7:43 AM To: n4n_field_day@... Subject: [n4n_field_day] Time for a head count Hey gang! We've got several things in the mill for Field Day that require some information on who will be at the site when. We want to put together a schedule for operators (based on requests from last year), but we also need to find out: (1) if we will have the critical mass we need for putting up towers on Friday evening/Saturday morning and taking towers down on Sunday; (2) How many we will have on-site from about 12:00-2:00pm Saturday for the (weather-permitting) first ever N4N kick-off barbecue; (3) How many we will have for dinner Saturday and lunch Sunday. So, if you could, please let me know as soon as you can when you plan to be at the site. Bring along a friend, the XYL, or the kids if you'd like (let us know so we'll have food). Any extra help we can get for Friday evening or Sunday afternoon would really be great! To give you an idea of what's going on here's a basic schedule: 9:00am Thursday: Arrive at site and begin setup of RV, tents, tables/chairs, computer network, generators and AC distribution, and basically everything but stations and antennas (KE4UW, KN6RO, and KT4XN so far) Thursday evening: Relax and enjoy a cool one Friday morning: Continue setup of camp as needed, test computer network, etc Friday 2:00pm: Begin assembly of antennas and towers, hang wire antennas, setup stations, test rig/computer interfaces, etc. Friday evening: Raise as many towers as possible (need at least 8 people to do this safely), copy ARRL bulletin, dinner at the catfish restaurant in Hiram. Saturday morning: Complete any station setup or tower erection, test for interference among stations (if not done Friday), troubleshoot any problems Saturday noon: Picnic lunch (weather permitting), brief indoctrination for operators, primer on Writelog. Saturday 2:00pm: Field Day operation begins! Saturday evening: Pizza dinner (delivery, if possible) Sunday 2:00 pm: Field Day operation ceases. Barbecue lunch and gathering of good ideas for next year. Sunday 2:30 pm: Dissambly of antennas and towers, packing and cleanup So, choose your activities, arrange the hall passes, and please let me know as soon as possible when you plan to be there. If you have preference for bands/modes you do or don't want to operate, let me know that and we'll accommodate those as well. Think Field Day! Dave KE4UW DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain proprietary INPO or WANO information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by copyright belonging to INPO or WANO. 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Dave. I will plan on bringing the following on Saturday morning: 1. One banquet table 2. A few chairs 3. "Erection kit" (home made wire antenna putter upperer) 4. Laptop computer with either 100BASET or 802.11b connectivity. I also have some dry chemical fire extinquishers. Not sure if that's the same as CO2? Finally, I have a pickup truck. If it can be helpful to bring stuff to the site on Saturday morning, just let me know. -Tim _____________ --- "Moss, Dave J (INPO)" <mossdj@...> wrote: __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com

Regardig the fire extinguishers... >> "Dry Chemical", AKA "PKP" (Purple K Powder) is for Class A, B fires ("leaves and ash", and "burning liquids"). >> CO2 is compressed Carbon Dioxide gas and leaves the characteristic "frost" when deployed. A good CO2 extinguisher will work on A, B and Class C ("elecrical") fires. PKP and CO2 extinguishers put out the fire the same way, by "smothering" or removing the Oxygen. The difference is that PKP is reasonably corrosive -- especially when wet and in contact with electrical/electronic equipment. We could actually make use of both kinds for FD -- the CO2 for any radio gear/power supply-related issues and the PKP for any (higher probability) generator/automobile-related fires. As Hams, I think we could handle the relatively rare electrical fire easily -- turn off the power, etc. But the "burning liquid" gasoline, etc fire can get out of control very F-A-S-T. So, if we only have one, let's go with the PKP...near the generators, etc! 73 de JG Think FD! -------Original Message------- From: Tim Lemmon <tim_lemmon@...> Sent: 06/18/03 10:53 PM To: n4n_field_day@... Subject: Re: [n4n_field_day] Still looking for a few items > > Dave. I will plan on bringing the following on Saturday morning: 1. One banquet table 2. A few chairs 3. "Erection kit" (home made wire antenna putter upperer) 4. Laptop computer with either 100BASET or 802.11b connectivity. I also have some dry chemical fire extinquishers. Not sure if that's the same as CO2? Finally, I have a pickup truck. If it can be helpful to bring stuff to the site on Saturday morning, just let me know. -Tim _____________ --- "Moss, Dave J (INPO)" <mossdj@...> wrote: > Hey gang! > > With Field Day a week away, we're still in need of a > few things you > might have laying around. The short list of items > needed is: > > * 5-foot banquet tables (or similar) to set up > stations on (KE4UW > has 2, WB8VTK has 2, N1KDO has 1, need 4 or 5 more) > * Chairs for operating positions: The > chairs-in-a-bag are > available, but awfully uncomfortable if > operating/logging for hours at a > time. Rigid folding chairs or kitchen-type chairs > are much better > (KE4UW has 2 folding chairs, KN6RO has one chair, > need at least 4 more). > * CO2 fire extinguisher (we have several BC powder > types) > * Coax--lots of coax--lots of long runs of RG-8 type > (9913, > RG-213,RG-8, etc) are best for HF. We'll have 7 > beams and about as many > wire antennas/verticals, so we will be needing > something like 1400 feet > of coax. If each person brings 100 feet we'll have > plenty. > * Rope--any size, any length. I'm sure we'll have a > hundred uses > for it. > * Slingshot or bow (and someone who knows how to > shoot straight?) > to put wire antennas high up in the trees. > * We could use another laptop or two as backups. > Roger KN6RO can > get the computer set up with Writelog and is > coordinating getting > everything networked if you have any questions on > compatibility. > > > So, if you are planning to bring any of the above, > please let me know > and we'll strike it off the list. > > Thanks! Think FD! > > Dave KE4UW > > > > DISCLAIMER: > This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain > proprietary INPO or WANO information that is > privileged, confidential, or protected by copyright > belonging to INPO or WANO. This e-mail is intended > solely for the use of the individual or entity for > which it is intended. If you are not the intended > recipient of this e-mail, any dissemination, > distribution, copying, or action taken in relation > to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail is > contrary to the rights of INPO or WANO and is > prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient > of this e-mail, please notify the sender immediately > by return e-mail and permanently delete the original > and any copy or printout of this e-mail and any > attachments. > Thank you. > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: n4n_field_day-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >

Jeff - Is it circularly polarized...or a long-boom 440 Yagi? FYI: Here's the kind of SAT antenna array I believe Robin, AA4RC is trying to duplicate (would like to have) for FD: http://ke4eni.hamlabs.com/ke4eni/AA4RC%20SAT%20Array%20Pics/AA4RC%20SAT%20Ar ray.JPG My understanding is Robin's SAT array consists of: - VHF: M2 circularly polarized 2M long-boom Yagi - UHF: M2 curcularly polarized 440 long-boom Yagi - 2.4 GHz: BBQ dish + very low noise 2.4 GHz downconverter (TranSystem, Inc.) - rotor: Yaesu G-5500 Az/El with fiberglass boom - rotor interface: SASI tracker - tracking program: NOVA for Window/SASI tracker - low-loss feedline - Military surplus "crank up" and rotatable mast - Rig: Kenwood TS-200X (Robin, did I get it all right?) BTW: Here is a picture of Robin, AA4RC "working the birds": http://ke4eni.hamlabs.com/ke4eni/AA4RC%20SAT%20Array%20Pics/AA4RC%20SAT%20Op %20Position.JPG 73 de JG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Pahl / KF4JVD" <jpahl@...> To: <n4n_field_day@...>; <n4n_field_day@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 9:55 PM Subject: Re: RE: [n4n_field_day] FD Elmering opportunities > I have a 70 cm antenna, think it is a KLM, if need be > > -Jeff <all the rest deleted...>

I will bring 802.11b APs and Gain antennas. We will set up on the same subnet as the wired nework. SSID will set to N4N and we will not run security for this event. Channel will set away from the SAT freq to avoid interference. Any software that scans channels should not be used (ie NetStumber) as it could interfer with the SAT station. This should make it easy for and WIFI compatible 802.11b device to join the network. Dave - KD4SHH

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Message I'll be out this Saturday, with tractor, tree saw, and other stuff. Count me in from Thursday through Sunday. Did I hear about cleanup on Monday? I have a sling shot with fishing line attached putting wires in trees. The schedule form has been completed and will be put on the N4N site for comments. 73 de Tom

Tom, Could you bring the operators manual for the CW station to the Saturday work party? I need to check the "ports" and "jacks" for hooking in the Writelog keyer, paddle, and possibly an external keyer if needed. Also will there be 12V, low current, (Anderson Connector) at the CW operating position? It may be needed to power the keyer. I am aware that the rig probably has an internal keyer. But, depending on the jack(s) for straight key and/or paddle, we may need to run straight key for the Writelog program, and put a keyer on in a "Y". The paddles would plug into the external keyer in this case. Details needed... Thanks Mike, NE4S

Consensus is a 7:59am rendezvous, at or near, 278/92 intersection..... We can use 147.105+ (or 147.105S) to fine tune for the exact location. FYI: I will depart Decatur around 7:15am... 73 de JG

If we can get our 400 with visitors that would be awesome. If not, I'm more than willing to get on and work up to my hundred. Other than that, for scheduling purposes, please put me down for either VHF or for 10m or 15m phone. And before I forget again, my heavy-duty #12 extension cord is 90', not 100', so if you are going to run a lighter cord during setup and then replace it, please be aware of that. Hard to stretch the cord later :) I have all the parts and info for the traffic passing, and will put the battery on the solar panel in the morning. It should be good and charged by next weekend. Sorry I can't make it this weekend for the tree cutting. Have a good time and be careful! 73, Jeff ------------------ Anyone have an extra heil headset? My two are already committed. Jeff, we may get the 400 GOTA contacts with the boy scouts and visitors. For Mr. JVD, Think big! Think 500 QSOs, not 100 on the GOTA station! :-) -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Pahl / KF4JVD [mailto:jpahl@...] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 5:08 PM To: n4n_field_day@... Subject: Re: RE: [n4n_field_day] CW Setup It would be nice to have a headset for the GOTA station if possible. Some of us Tech operators may want to use a headset :) -Jeff

OK, I'm now testing WL ver 10J. Everything looks good. I have a couple questions. If I'm in running mode, I'll call cq with a message like "FD N4N" in memory "F2". I'll then copy the call sign, hit "+" on the numeric keypad to send my exchange. Next, I'll copy his exchange "5A NTX" using a space bar to tab field to field, then ENTER to commit to the log. I then have to hit "F3" to say "TU N4N FD". Is there a way to have the TU N4N FD message sent off the ENTER key when I commit to the log? What is the most efficient use of the message memories/keyboard? Roger are you setting up the message memories so they are identical on all CW stations? Also, how do you keep the bandmaps for VFOA and VFOB "on top". They keep hiding behind the main window. Jim WA2MBP

Gang: Please let me know who already has Writelog installed on the machines that they are bringing to FD. If you do have Writelog installed, please go to the Writelog website ( Http://www.writelog.com ) and download the latest update which is version 10.40J and update your systems. The last few updates have done wonders with the network robustness. We all need to run on 10.40J at FD. Thanks! de KN6RO

After reading the manual on message orientation and ESM (Enter Sends Message) mode, I have one question. When I type a call sign into the "CALL" field, hit ENTER, the cursor stays on the CALL field. According to the manual it should advance to the "RCV" field for entry of the FD Class portion of the exchange. What am I doing wrong? I understand that it may be useful to edit the callsign, but this would be a special case and would only involve Backspacing to move from the "RCV" field back to the "CALL" field to correct and transmit the correction with another ENTER. Mike, NE4S, do you use the Enter Sends Message mode? Still can't get the bandmaps to show on top. Jim

Mike, I'm assuming you are planning to use the PC CW generation in WriteLog plus a paddle connected to the Built In CW Keyer in the ICOM 775, correct? I noticed there is only a KEY jack on the back of the ICOM 775. Does this mean a Y cable will be required to accept input from both the LPT port from the PC AND the paddle? Jim

all, the ICOM 775 DSP operators manual can be found at: http://www.icomamerica.com/support/manuals/ic-775dsp.pdf 73 de tom kt4xn

Message Just a reminder that we'll convene again on 147.105 again tonight at 9:00pm for the final scrub of the plans for Field Day! Hope to see you. Dave Moss Manager Radiological Protection Group (770) 644-8304 mossdj@... DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain proprietary INPO or WANO information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by copyright belonging to INPO or WANO. This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity for which it is intended. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail is contrary to the rights of INPO or WANO and is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and permanently delete the original and any copy or printout of this e-mail and any attachments. Thank you.

Message "Plan for the worst, hope for the best." I like your idea of going with the tent first. Give it a good test Thu/Fri. If it works, well, it works. The trailer can be a backup.... 73 de JG ----- Original Message ----- From: Moss, Dave J (INPO) To: n4n_field_day@... Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 9:36 AM Subject: [n4n_field_day] FW: FD Hey gang, It's getting to be crunch time for making a decision on whether to use Phil's trailer (designed to be a big horse trailer) to contain 4 stations, or to use the tent I got at the 'big tool sale" in Decatur a month ago. We'll be using one or the other to contain the 40m phone, 10-80 digital, 10/80 phone, and GOTA stations. It (they) will need to be located at the far end of the field near the copse of trees that juts out into the field. Today's weather forecast is for sun Thursday, isolated thunderstorms on Friday, scattered thunderstorms on Saturday, and sunny on Sunday. Doesn't sound too bad, but if one of the "scattered" storms is a strong one, we'll have to be able to deal with it. It will be difficult at best, likely impossible, to move the stations from one shelter to the other in the middle of the contest and in the middle of a storm, so I think we should make a call and try to make that work, with some provisions for a back-up plan if appropriate. So, I'd like your opinion on which shelter we should use. My suggestion would be to set up the tent on Thursday and get some read on quality and how well we can guy it. If the tent looks good, we can plan to use it. If it looks questionable, we can call Phil and he can bring his trailer Thursday or Friday evening. That could save Phil a bunch of work if he doesn't have to make a separate trip out to the site to drop off and later pick up the trailer (he's planning to be out Saturday only). Sound reasonable? Other options would be to go with the trailer and forget the tent, or maybe to have both and choose the best bet as late as possible when the weather is more certain. I'd especially like to hear from WB8VTK and KN6RO (owners of two of the stations) and N4NBL (owner and shuttler of the trailer). We'll discuss and make a decision tonight on 147.105. Advantages/Disadvantages of the trailer: + Much ore durable and weather-tight than the tent + Has some air conditioning capability (will need a fan to push air from front compartment to the back) + Has an awning that could be used for one of the stations (weather-permitting) - Will require another generator running essentially full-time for the air conditioning - May be noisy with four stations calling in a fairly small box (had some problems with this in the past) - Will be a tight squeeze with four stations inside--OK to operate, but tough to move around. - Not real conducive to GOTA operation with inexperienced op and a "coach/mentor" (lot of conversations going on) - Phil has to make two extra trips to the site. Advantages/Disadvantages of the Tent + Has roll-up sides so can adjust for warm/rainy weather + Larger size than trailer (10x20) + Less distracting cross-talk (especially with the sides rolled up - Tent is of unknown quality--never out of the box - In severe weather, especially wind, tent could be questionable - No air conditioning (have box fans) - Takes more time to set up - Will need to work around guy ropes -----Original Message----- From: Phil West [mailto:phil@...] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 8:03 AM To: Moss, Dave J (INPO) Subject: RE: FD Yes, Sat only. I am going to work on the trailer tonight (I am working to insulate the roof) and will wash the inside out. So far it looks like it may rain Saturday but it is predicted that it will let up by afternoon.. FYI. If we want to use the air, it will take a minimum of a 3000 watt generator to drive it. I do not own one that large yet. Will keep in touch. de N4NBL \At 05:55 PM 6/23/2003 -0400, you wrote: Are you planning to be out Saturday only? Just making sure we have a decent head count for sunday lunch. -----Original Message----- From: Phil West [mailto:phil@...] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 8:13 AM To: Moss, Dave J (INPO) Subject: FD Robyn (wife) and I will be out Saturday to operate and help out. If the trailer is needed I can have it out Thurs eve or Fri eve. We should more about the weather by Tues or Web. At the moment it looks like a 30% chance of rain.. Will follow up in a day or so.. Tnx ! de N4NBL ________________________________________________ Phil West (N4NBL) Internet : phil@... Web : www.duewestjazz.com PGP Fingerprint : 55E2 5175 4032 9E3C DF88 F831 18BB 1E81 4F1E D460 ICQ# 25656207 In the Atlanta area ? 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