[Fourlanders] June Contest Plans

[Jim Worsham]

I am sure we can come up with another IF rig if the FT-990 doesn't work out.
Let us know.

73
Jim W4KXY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian McCarthy" <rfacres at akorn.net>
To: <fourlanders at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 5:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] June Contest Plans


>   Here's the scoop from the 222 band captain, network schlep, log
> grinder and secretary for this wayward gaggle of miscreants:
>
> Bob Lear wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
> >222:  Brian can post his plans, but he will have a new BIG amp for 222
> >and gear wise we're OK here too.  He may use my 222 transverter.  The
> >222 station will use only one KLM yagi for the contest and will use the
> >new #2 tower trailer that was at the conference for all to see.  Brian
> >also doesn't have a second op yet.
> >
> <snip>
>
> I have a revised shipment date of May 12 from Steve, K1FO. He apologized
> for being a bit behind. The 222MHz LA-12 should arrive by Friday, May
> 16. While many of you are fondling the new transverters for the K2 at
> Dayton, I will be getting the 222 heavy iron connected up to the dummy
load.
>
> I will be using the power supply inside a recently aquired Commander
> HF-2500 to run the Lunar Link amp. I will use the tubes from the HF-2500
> as well. I have been carefully testing the HF-2500 and have convinced
> myself that the high voltage meter on the front simply reads a bit low.
> Output power as read from a Bird wattmeter with peak reading PCB
> installed and a 2500w slug looks right for the input power levels that I
> have tossed at it.
>
> I have a complete DEM sequencer and a Tohtsu CX-800N DPDT T/R relay. I
> will plan on borrowing Bob's 222 transverter.
>
> I looked into pulling the EPROM from my FT-990. Unfortunately, Yaesu
> used a surface mount microprocessor with built-in RAM and ROM. I will
> not be able to reprogram the part. In looking for datasheets for the
> microprocessor, it appears to be long discontinued by Mitsubishi. I am
> going to cross my fingers and hope that Yaesu service can still do the
> "firmware upgrade", but it will not happen before the June contest. From
> what I remember of their lead times, it is unlikely I would have it back
> for the September contest. I will need to use a different radio in order
> to have Writelog rig control and to put the 222 freq' on the network
> automatically. I have one possiblility, I may need another option.
>
> >BTW, Brian has a new 8 X 20 cargo trailer like Robins (but BIGGER) that
> >will handle several operating positions.  We need to decide how to
> >divide the stations most effectively between  Brians and Robins trailers
> >and where they should be located.  Some of us talked in Huntsville and
> >tried some possible parking layouts for the mountain-top.  There are
> >many possibilities.  Let's hear your ideas.  You may have the ultimate
> >solution and not even know it yet.  Do a sketch, scan it and send out
> >for us to peruse.  Everyone knows pretty well how the top is laid out.
> >
> >
> <snip>
>
> Bob, Neal, Robin and I did some brainstorming about arranging trailers
> and towers during breakfast after the conference. I have the drawing
> from that (not on a napkin). I will see if it is suitable for scanning
> and sharing with the group to kickstart this discussion.
>
> >I've probably forgotten something and alienated everyone, but someones
> >got to kick-start this operation.  Lets hear those plans soon.
> >
> >73 bob
> >
> >
> More soon,
> Brian
> NX9O
>
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