[WARC] Field Day items from Club equipment at Winona Knitting
Mills
James Jarvis
jj at aprsworld.com
Thu Jun 25 03:21:31 GMT 2009
If needed, I have a flat bed truck that can be used for transporting
field day material. 8 feet wide by 12 feet long.
I'll be busy moving this weekend, but the truck is available.
-Jim
Len Litvan wrote:
> Hello Steve,
>
> Here are two additional items:
> - Power strips (2 each)
> - Coax - RG213 , 50-75 feet; RG8, 50 ft.
>
> We may not use the auger anchors (too massive) but let's take them
> anyhow--just to let people see what they look like. Also, we may skip
> the tower base (plate) and just put the tower on the ground. It won't
> move once the legs dig in. The "up-time" will be short for the tower.
> but let's take it anyhow. I have the bolts and will make some
> stand-offs for the window wire portion of the antenna. And I have the
> antenna now.
>
> I can help Friday afternoon and will meet you at WKM at 3:30.
>
> Yes, if we can get the tower sections (3) and mast section, that would
> be good also. They are at Clare's house--leaning against the big tree
> to the right of his driveway. Tower sections are ten feet long and
> weigh about 20-25 pounds (?) each. I can help with these also. Do you
> have some tie-downs...or sideboards on the trailer?
>
> Thanks for all your help, Steve.
>
> I was at the sheriff's media briefing today at his suggestion and made a
> pitch for the media to show up at the Sportsmen's Club on mid-day
> Saturday. The sheriff confirmed that he will have the trailer up and
> ready by 10:00 AM.
>
> I also sent letters today to newish local hams inviting them to the site
> on Saturday. No phone calls though...yet. Attached is the spreadsheet
> used for the mailing. Could you look up phone numbers????
>
> Sincerely,
> Len
>
> Steve wrote:
>> Looks like I will be able to make a trip to WKM as discussed at the
>> last Club meeting, to gather required items for Field Day this Friday
>> afternoon. I'll have a small utility trailer to accomplish this task.
>>
>> So far on my list to retrieve I have:
>> * Heavy-Duty Extension cords
>> * tower base and stake anchors
>> * auger-type earth anchors for guy lines
>>
>> I wanted to make sure this list was complete - so if there are other
>> things from the Club's box that are needed, please let me know **
>> before noon ** on Friday.
>>
>> Also, it would be very helpful if someone could be present to help me
>> (a) find the location of the club box, and (b) help carry items to the
>> trailer. [I've only been to the WKM building once in my adult life :-) ]
>>
>> I plan on being down at WKM at around 3:30 or 3:45 pm on Friday.
>>
>> Finally, I could also probably swing by to pick up Tower sections on
>> the way up the hill if this would be helpful/useful and if I have help.
>>
>> Thanks, and 73,
>>
>> Steve
>>
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