[Fourlanders] Contest plans update

[Jim Worsham]

Bob, what is the status on my generator?  Have you had it looked at?  I
don't want to wait too late just in case they have to order a part or
something like that.  Thanks for sending out the update.  Bob is doing a
great job as my VP!

73
Jim W4KXY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Lear" <k4sz at alltel.net>
To: <fourlanders at contesting.com>; <k7cdj at arrl.net>; "diana white"
<dianacwhite at earthlink.net>; <jgrote at cancer.org>; "Ryan Williams"
<csxrailfan at hotmail.com>; "Kim Hensley" <whensley11 at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 12:30 AM
Subject: [Fourlanders] Contest plans update


> Sept 2003 VHF QSO Party  September 13th and 14th
> W4NH, Fourlanders, EM85jm at Mile High Campground,
>
> Well the planning meeting at Huntsville didn't happen as not enough
> folks showed up there.  Neal and I went and had a good time.  We did run
> into Kim Hensley WG8S from Huntsville there.  Kim had been at the SVHFS
> conference earlier this year and is interested in coming with us to
> operate, even after seeing the video at the conference!!  We certianly
> hope he'll be able to make it.  We've also been in contact with Russ
> K7CDJ from Cumming and he also plans to come with us.  Also confirmed to
> be on the mountain is Robins friend Terry (?call) who was with us in
> June.  Sean (?call) who was also there in June will go roving with Robin
> this time.  Steve K4RF is still planning to come.  Ivan K4VJM will be
> able to come for part of the time and we also expect Jeff W0ONR to be
> able to make it. Jeff also volunteered to help with the cooking duties.
> Still waiting to hear from Ryan W4RLW. Maybe we'll finally have enough
> operators, but we still have room for more if anyone else wants to come
> with us.
>
> Band news
> 6m:  Band Captain, K4EA.  Neal has tested the transverters and gotten
> some advice from Ray about the 6m station.  Dick hasn't had time to
> complete the new stacked antennas for 6 (or 2) so Neal will use one of
> the usual antennas for 6m.  Johnny K4TW has also confirmed to be a 6m op
> for the contest.
>
> 2m:  Band Captain, K5AND.  Dick has tested the amp and power supply on
> the air for some time and they are happy together again.  He will use a
> single m2 2M5WL for the contest.
>
> 222:  Band Captain, NX9O.  No changes.
>
> 432:  Band Captain, W4KXY.  Jims transverter is off to DEMI for a power
> transfusion of one of the new higher power bricks.  Steve promised to
> get it back in time.  K4SZ's transveter is already back from DEMI with
> minor repairs made and ready for back-up or primary duty.
>
> Microwave:  Band Captain, K4SZ.  I have settled on two IF rigs.  My
> FT920 for 903/1296 and a FT897 for 2304,3456,5760 and 10GHz.  I have
> built custom switches to handle the multiple transverters and the
> associated keying lines.  Some problems with 5760 gear but I think I'll
> get it done.
>
> Food Band:  Culinary Impresario, W4SKI.  Be sure to get in touch with
> Paul at pyeager at tektone.net to confirm your meals.  Let him know how
> long you will be there.  Maximum is Friday evening dinner thru Monday
> morning breakfast.  He needs a count so he'll know how much food to
> purchase.  I'll leave it to each of you contact him on your own.  Paul,
> send an update sometime to the reflector of all who have signed up for
> food so we'll know and also it'll prompt those who haven't to do so.
>
> Computers and Networking:  NO change
>
> Generators:  I haven't heard anything different than Brians and Jims
> that we usually have.  Paul was going to check on a rental diesel
> generator but I haven't heard anything.  Paul?
>
> Power Distribution:  No change
>
> Logistics:  I may need someone to pull one of the tower trailers from my
> place up to the mountain if W4RLW doesn't make it.  It will be the Green
> Hornet, the smallest one, which is just a lightweight converted boat
> trailer.  Jim and I will pull the other two.  We usually leave from my
> place in Dahlonega with a small convoy about 9AM if we can.  That way we
> are on the mountain in time to do some trailer and antenna set-up on
> Friday afternoon and evening for a head start (that we always need).
> I've never had a station ready at 2PM contest time despite my best
> plans.  It's about a three hour trip and we stop for lunch somewhere on
> the way.
>
> Ground Transportation:  NO change
>
> Rover stuff:  We saw Jack AB4CR at Huntsville and he's still planning to
> come and follow the same route that Robin works out although he probably
> won't start from the campground.  Sure hope he'll make it.
> Robin now has Sean for a rover partner so they are well on the way. I'm
> also setting up a three band 2304/3456/5760 rover system with an FT817
> IF and a dish with tri-band feed for Robin to take with him.  He's
> working on his 10GHz white box.
>
> Second ops:  covered above
>
> Planning meeting:  Since so many of the contest group are going to
> Shelby we will probably have an impromptu meeting there about contest
> plans and any last minute needs or questions.  I'd say the best time
> will probably be during the cookout Saturday evening.  Anyone coming to
> Shelby that's not yet in on the VHFers cookout, it's not too late if
> you'd like to join us.  Let me know ASAP and we'll get you on the list.
> The Shelby meeting is not required, but if you'll be attending the fest,
> we'd love to see you and talk about the contest plans.
>
> New folks:  We have written directions on how to get there along with
> maps that can be e-mailed.  Just let me know what you need.  We have
> plenty of room for parking if you sleep in your vehicle or to pitch a
> tent.  Just like to know ahead of time for planning purposes which
> you'll do.  Also, we just let Paul know how many will be there for each
> meal and he gets all the food for us and we split the pro-rated cost at
> the end, along with the cost of renting the campground and generator
> fuel.  I can give you an estimate based on what we've done in the past
> if you need that.
>
> We'll put out another update after Shelby with any final info or details
> about what transpired there.
>
> 73 Bob K4SZ
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