KB0SMX Field day 2016: Difference between revisions

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*We plan to post pictures and stats from the PARC field day on kb0smx.org at some point during th next week
*We plan to post pictures and stats from the PARC field day on kb0smx.org at some point during th next week
*complaints on conditions.  40 had more stations than could be worked.  plenty of action.   
*complaints on conditions.  40 had more stations than could be worked.  plenty of action.   
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*had to shut down due to lightning.  also had a brief downpour at around 3am, heavy rain.
*had to shut down due to lightning.  also had a brief downpour at around 3am, heavy rain.
*Our club made a 6-meter contact with Heartland Hams and Aksarben
*Our club made a 6-meter contact with Heartland Hams and Aksarben
*We were 3-alpha, with an additional 6-meter station.  No use on the GOTA station.
*We were 3-alpha, with an additional 6-meter station.  No use on the GOTA station, didn't bother hooking up antenna for it.
*KA0IJY worked 20 voice using rotatable beam, and 40 digital on an inverted V
*KA0IJY worked 20 voice using rotatable beam, and 40 digital on an inverted V
*N5SEZ on 6-meter using a 4 element beam, KG0KR on 20 CW solar power with inverted V antenna
*N5SEZ on 6-meter using a 4 element beam, KG0KR on 20 CW solar power with inverted V antenna
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*we did not get an 80-meter antenna up
*we did not get an 80-meter antenna up
*2 generators, 1 solar
*2 generators, 1 solar
Field Day contact stats will be posted.
Pictures and Video will be posted.
Please stand by...
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Revision as of 20:06, 27 June 2016

  • We plan to post pictures and stats from the PARC field day on kb0smx.org at some point during th next week
  • complaints on conditions. 40 had more stations than could be worked. plenty of action.
  • we had smoked bbq pork for lunch sat. pot luck. my wife made breakfast sunday. alcohol free.
  • had to shut down due to lightning. also had a brief downpour at around 3am, heavy rain.
  • Our club made a 6-meter contact with Heartland Hams and Aksarben
  • We were 3-alpha, with an additional 6-meter station. No use on the GOTA station, didn't bother hooking up antenna for it.
  • KA0IJY worked 20 voice using rotatable beam, and 40 digital on an inverted V
  • N5SEZ on 6-meter using a 4 element beam, KG0KR on 20 CW solar power with inverted V antenna
  • w0dbw and wd0cfg on 40 voice a beam rotatable. w0dbw worked 15 meter and briefly on 20. worked 40 all night and took an hour nap.
  • ki0py climbed the tower to hang the rope, n5sez coordinated bands and stations
  • we had a callin station on the club repeater
  • we did not get an 80-meter antenna up
  • 2 generators, 1 solar

Field Day contact stats will be posted.

Pictures and Video will be posted.

Please stand by...