[CQ-Contest] GRENADA - OP(S) NEEDED FOR CQ WW SSB CONTEST IN OCTOBER

[Harry or Marge Flasher]

In the last few weeks I have lost two firm ops for the above contest, 
before and after.  None of the MAYBE category that I contacted have not 
yet decided.

At my age (71), I find it very difficult to be on the air for the time 
needed to fill all band needs.  The only other firm op has little 
contest experience.   Thus we need help.  We have access to the J3A 
goodies and other equipment stored in Grenada and permission to operate 
from the EOC location used by J3A.   An amplifier we borrow was likely 
rendered useless by Hurricane Ivan last fall and a transceiver borrowed 
is out of service.  The beam antennae (less 40 meters destroyed by Ivan) 
have been stored (in major pieces) outside for 2 to 3 years and may need 
some work.  Trip members will have to bring transceivers and/or 
computers.   All considered I think we would be able to establish at 
least 3 operating positions with amps.

The operating site is about 700 feet above sea level and about a 5 to 10 
minute drive from a commercial hotel and restaurant  across the road 
from water (no beach) .

I am not too concerned about contest/dx experience other than at least some.

My wife and that of the other firm op are not contest ops but will be 
making the trip.  I mention this as one may bring along a spouse.

The plan is for a Tuesday arrival and departure.  This is a seven day 
stay (longer OK).   I would anticipate about a day and half to 2 days 
for set up, obtaining license, etc.  This would leave at least a full 
day plus a good part of Monday for touring, going to beach or 
operating.  Actually, one might be able to op on own during evening 
hours once we have a station or so set up.

For more information, please contact me at 937-434-9616 (but not  after 
5PM today) for more details and to discuss.

73  Harry  AC8G   J37K