[WARC] FD 2007

[Jim Brown]

In my opinion 2A plus GOTA is too much. We end up with 2 stations that are
sitting most of the time with no operators. Also with 2 stations we were
always QRMing each other. Then there is the logging issues. I would rather
have one good antenna / rig combination and a GOTA station. Even with bad
band conditions with that many people on you make your own propagation.

Digital would be cool. It's not my cup of tea but I am sure there are many
that would be interested. Having said that I still believe we could do it
all with one rig. It would be nice to have a rig going the full 24 hours.

Jim
N0WE

-----Original Message-----
From: warc-bounces at lists.w0ne.org [mailto:warc-bounces at lists.w0ne.org]On
Behalf Of Matt Burt
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 9:28 AM
To: 'Winona Amateur Radio Club general discussion'
Subject: [WARC] FD 2007


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



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