Only one big hitch to WB1HGA's idea for running remote for Field Day: the
rule that all stations have to be in a 1000 foot circle, which would be fine
for one running FD in his own back yard, and assuming no permanently
installed antennas etc are available.===K3TX
----- Original Message -----
From: "ron" <roncasa@verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Remote rig operations
> Gang ...
>
> I had hoped to participate in Field Day (note the caps) but been faced
> with a problem.
>
> I have a small tent, just enough room for me, my bed and a small area to
> play radio.
>
> My antenna will be squeezed somewhere in the field, I will need to route
> cables and connections and stuff.
>
> But I have come up with a solution.
>
> I will bring my laptop, connect wireless to network, remote connect to
> my home PC and bring up my station.
>
> Now I can op in the field and enjoy the benefits of both. Ain't it grand?
>
> (If I can only work around the FD regs ...) :-)
>
> Wait! I can do this anytime of the year from anywhere I'm camping or
> visiting relatives or ...
>
>
> This technology is great and I'm glad we have it!
>
> Lets make the best of it .. not slam it. Let's open our minds and
> explore, not ignore it.
>
> Another neat and cool thing to show potential new hams.
>
> Ten Tec with Internet remote, cool!
>
> Ron, wb1hga
> "the 516 is a keeper, but I'm looking more closely at this "7".
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