N2EY wrote:

The big problem with the GOTA station in a 5F group is interference.
It's bad enough when two stations of different modes try to use the
same band at the same time, but when the GOTA folks show up on the
same band....

Of course there are rigs and techniques that can handle all that RF.
But that's another subject...

The tag team of N8NN and K8MN will participate in the Marshall County
ARES group's effort from Grandview Park, overlooking Moundsville, WV.
Bert and I will make up a CW team, operating one of the five or six
stations. We've already done some scouting of the old driving range
where the group will set up and have found a place a little removed from
the rest of the stations so as to minimize interference to/from them.
It also has a couple of nice trees for use in draping that 200' flattop
fed with open wire line. The call will be W8CAL.

Dave K8MN

Dave Heil wrote in message ...
N2EY wrote:

The big problem with the GOTA station in a 5F group is interference.
It's bad enough when two stations of different modes try to use the
same band at the same time, but when the GOTA folks show up on the
same band....

Of course there are rigs and techniques that can handle all that RF.
But that's another subject...

The tag team of N8NN and K8MN will participate in the Marshall County
ARES group's effort from Grandview Park, overlooking Moundsville, WV.
Bert and I will make up a CW team, operating one of the five or six
stations. We've already done some scouting of the old driving range
where the group will set up and have found a place a little removed from
the rest of the stations so as to minimize interference to/from them.
It also has a couple of nice trees for use in draping that 200' flattop
fed with open wire line. The call will be W8CAL.

Watch for N2EY/W3RV . . .


Dave K8MN

"Da Shadow" wrote in message
news:3TWBc.7547$5t2.5621@fed1read01...
We will be a 5F station plus GOTA in CA. I have the GOTA station
responsibilities.

GOTA will be on 40M thru 144 MHz. Phone, Data, and some CW (if we can find
a
CW op with no HF experience)


The GOTA station is not limited to people with no HF experience. It is for
people with little experience or who have been off the air for a while.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Well the rule sez:
4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by Novice, Technicians or
generally inactive hams under their existing operating privileges, or under
the direction of a Control Operator with appropriate privileges, as
necessary. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct supervision
of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and participants
must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.



How one interprets "generally inactive hams" is beyond me.


--
Lamont Cranston

The Shadow Knows
"Dee D. Flint" wrote in message
...

"Da Shadow" wrote in message
news:3TWBc.7547$5t2.5621@fed1read01...
We will be a 5F station plus GOTA in CA. I have the GOTA station
responsibilities.

GOTA will be on 40M thru 144 MHz. Phone, Data, and some CW (if we can
find
a
CW op with no HF experience)


The GOTA station is not limited to people with no HF experience. It is
for
people with little experience or who have been off the air for a while.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

On 2004-06-22, Da Shadow wrote:
Wonder if the 20M PSK31 segment will be jam packed and contacts will be
feasible ??
Any PSK31 activity besides 20M for FD ???

This will be our first year trying the digital modes.

Any comments on PSK31 during FD ???


I will be running a GOTA station using my call along with club call W2ZQ
(2A SNJ). The GOTA station will be on 20/40 psk & RTTY, possibly 15 also.



--
Alex / AB2RC
Yaesu FT100 software for Linux http://www.qsl.net/kc2ivl
Why do they call Radio "Wireless", between my shack and antennas
I must have over 1500 feet of wire!

"Radio Amateur KC2HMZ" wrote in message
news

Field Day is next weekend. Anybody in the group here have plans?

I'll be on the air with the Amateur Radio Association of the
Tonawandas as one of the W2SEX ops. We'll be running four stations
(CW, HF Phone, HF Digital, and VHF/UHF) plus doing SSTV, ATV, and APRS
demo modes, and we may also satellite contacts through SaudiSat I if
it makes a pass at a good time and we fall into its footprint.

Here's hoping we get to work some of you or your clubs' stations over
the weekend. 73 and good luck during Field Day.

Needless to say, I'll be absent from the NG over the weekend.


Well I hope to be participating in our club's Field Day activities but it's
iffy at this point. It depends on when my doctor schedules my surgery,
which I won't find out until Thursday. If he picks Friday, well there goes
Field Day weekend.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Well I hope to be participating in our club's Field Day activities but
it's
iffy at this point. It depends on when my doctor schedules my surgery,
which I won't find out until Thursday. If he picks Friday, well there
goes
Field Day weekend.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

The best there Dee .....I'll put a good word in for you tonight ....

God Bless .....

Tom KI3R

Radio Amateur KC2HMZ wrote:

Field Day is next weekend. Anybody in the group here have plans?



Nothing fancy. Operating a Kenwood TS440SAT off commercial power at home.
This gives the serious contesters someone to get a point with.

In article , "Kim"
writes:

Plans, yes. But not related to Field Day; My husband and I will be
celebrating our 15th Wedding Anniversary with a housewarming and renewal of
vows!

L'chaim! Happy for you, Kim. Many more!

Len Anderson

Field Day is next weekend. Anybody in the group here have plans?

Ahh it's the time of year when I wake up Monday morning with CW in my head
........ I only do this once a year as I don't really like to put my hand on
an anvil and hit it with 5 lb mallet. But like I always say what ever
floats one's boat. The W3CSL ..Monessen Club will be on the air from the
Mon-Valley YMCA picnic grove. Catch those who are so inclined on the air.

Good luck .. Be safe ...God Bless ...

Tom Popovic KI3R Belle Vernon Pa