[WARC] FD 2007

[Matt Burt]

Haven’t heard much lately about the FD effort.  I think we do need to have
meeting some time soon as was suggested.  In addtion to the need to contact
other groups affiliated with potentially interested youth there are a few other
hurdles to consider.

I have had a couple of thoughts about the FD event with regards to HF and the
GOTA station.  Rumors are that the bands have been a bit tough lately
(propagation–wise) which means that 40/80 will be very important.  (I have to
go by the rumors as I haven't turned my rig on in some time....)
10/15 may not be the best this year which leaves 20, 40, and 75/80 for the three
stations to run.

In years past it has been difficult to get as many operators needed to have a
couple of HF stations going simultaneously.

What are the options?

Is the group committed to 2A?

How about a poll of folks that can operate?

If there are enough bodies to pull off a 2A + GOTA then the group will have to
rotate bands accordingly to avoid QRM in a scheme somewhat like this:

GOTA on 20 phone while HF 1 runs 40 CW and HF 2 runs 75 phone.

If 20 phone dries up then one of the other HF stations grabs 20 CW and the GOTA
can try a lower band.

What about digital?  If we could do some digital work that may provide some
decent air time to get a nice qso count.  Could we do digital?

Other thoughts: All three HF stations will need good antennas for 20/40/80  (of
course 15/10 could open so it would be a reasonable idea to have the ability to
radiate there just in case).

I know we have enough gear to pull this off, but it does appear to be a tall
order
.

Comments?

Matt
KF0Q