Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've read all your emails and will keep
the points in mind.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Erbaugh" <mark@microenh.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 14:42 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Field Day GOTA Station
> Our local club has begun planning for Field Day. I'm interested in, and
have
> been put in charge of, the Get On The Air (GOTA) station. The purpose of
a
> GOTA station is to allow new or inactive hams an opportunity to operate
HF.
> My hope is that it may spur some folks to set up their own station. My
> question is what rig should I use?
>
> I had originally planned on using my Omni VI (opt 3). You all know the
> benefits, but my main reason is that it's an easy rig to operate and short
> of someone taking an axe to it, it will stand up to operator error.
> However, I'm having second thoughts. Omni VI's are going for around $1K
and
> the VI+'s for $1500 or more. I concerned that potential new HF operators
> would think that yes, I've had a great HF experience with the GOTA
station,
> but I can't afford $1100 - $1600 (assume $100 for antenna and accessories)
> to set up a station. Would an older (and thus less expensive) rig be a
> better choice. I just saw a Delta 580 listed on the reflector for $340.
> That's a much more realistic amount for someone starting out.
>
> I also considered the Pegasus, but think I want to stay with a radio with
a
> real front panel. The problem with the Jupiter is again, the high cost.
>
> 73,
> Mark
>
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