[Fourlanders] Reminder: Next Fourlanders Meeting March 19th

Sun Mar 20 00:57:53 EST 2005

We had our Fourlanders meeting today.  Bob and I were able to talk quite a 
bit about microwave plans.  Plans are that if W4NH is on in June and if we 
do microwaves we will most likely operate from 903 MHz through 10 GHz.  A 
lot of ifs there but some things are up in the air that I don't wish to 
discuss here.  Bob is fairly certain he can have one spare/rover station on 
all of those bands and maybe a couple of stations on one or two bands (3456 
and 5760 I think).  For sure Mike he can set you up on 5760.  Now, the 
conditions.  Bob has his hands full every year just getting W4NH on 
microwaves so if someone wants to use some of his stuff they have got to 
come get it.  They can come to Bob's place in Dahlonega (this is preferred) 
but he would also be willing to bring it to the SVHFS conference.  The third 
and least preferred option is they can pick it up on the mountain (Soco 
Bald) on the Friday before the contest.  We are usually on the mountain by 
early afternoon.  Pickup on the mountain is not available on Saturday.  We 
have to get our own stuff working that day.  One other thing, as you know 
connecting a transverter to an IF rig and getting it all working properly 
can be a challenge.  That is the reason Bob would prefer that folks pick it 
up at his place so they can bring their IF rig, antennas, etc. with them and 
Bob can help get the transverter connected and test everything out.  They 
will need to communicate with Bob about what IF rig they will be using, 
power levels, keying lines, etc. so all that can be worked out in advance 
especially if they choose to pick it up at the SVHFS conference or the 
mountain.  Please have anyone interested contact Bob directly to work out 
the details.

73
Jim W4KXY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Worsham" <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net>
To: "Mike Wechsler" <n4ofar at charter.net>
Cc: <fourlanders at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] Reminder: Next Fourlanders Meeting March 19th

> We have not had our meeting yet but I am fairly certain we will do
> microwaves in June.  I haven't talked to Bob, K4SZ in detail but I am also
> fairly certain we will have extra microwave gear for at least a couple of
> bands.  I will let you know more once we meet and can discuss it more. 
> One
> big question is going to be 5760 MHz and 10 GHz.  We have not done those
> bands in the last few years.  The question is going to be if there is 
> going
> to be enough activity on those two bands to justify adding them to our
> arsenal.  Any info you can provide on any rovers that will be active on
> those bands would be helpful in making that decision.  Thanks.
>
> 73
> Jim W4KXY
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Wechsler" <n4ofar at charter.net>
> To: "'Jim Worsham'" <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 8:53 AM
> Subject: RE: [Fourlanders] Reminder: Next Fourlanders Meeting March 19th
>
>
>> Mr President Jim............
>>
>> Please include me in your plans for the June contest and the other
>> rovers
>> That will be part of our "ROVER PARTY", we now are up to 10 rovers with
>> Plans on participating in June.
>>
>> I encourage you guys to include microwave bands this June, I will give
>> My greatest effort to work you in all my grids with 5 microwave bands,
>> The only one missing is 5.7 gHz.  Some of the other rovers should have
>> A microwave band or two to add as well.
>>
>> I wonder what 25 unique multipliers would add to your score and Mine?
>> One of my best contest memories was working the Fourlanders with my
>> Microwave bands a couple of years back.  Your efforts helped me make
>> My best ever score.  So lets join forces and work together, make real
>> Plans for this June, and "HAVE A ROVER PARTY".
>>
>> If you have a extra microwave transverter or two, I know other rovers
>> That would love to use them and work you as well......just picture all
>> Those calls in your logs.................the big smiles on everyone's
>> Faces.
>>
>> This could be the start of more microwave activity for the Southeast,
>> Others will see the result and join us by getting their own gear.  I
>> Already see the seeds maturing.
>>
>> Thave a great hamfest and meeting.
>>
>> 73 Mike N4OFA/R   "LETS HAVE A ROVER PARTY"
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:18 AM
>> To: fourlanders at contesting.com
>> Cc: w4kxy at bellsouth.net
>> Subject: [Fourlanders] Reminder: Next Fourlanders Meeting March 19th
>>
>> I just wanted to send this out as a reminder.  See you all Saturday.
>>
>> The next meeting of the Fourlanders VHF/UHF/Microwave contest team will
>> be
>> at the Kennehoochee Hamfest in Marietta, GA on March 19th at 12 Noon.
>> For
>> directions and other hamfest info go to the following website
>> www.w4bti.org.
>> The meeting will be at the Applebee's, 475 Franklin Road.  This is right
>> off
>> of the 120 loop between I-75 and Southern Polytechnic (the location of
>> the
>> hamfest).  If you come to the hamfest on the 120 loop off of I-75 you
>> will
>> go by the Applebee's on the way to the hamfest.  If you need to call the
>> restaurant to get better directions their telephone number is
>> 770-423-0045.
>> I plan to be at the restaurant at 11:30 to get us a large table.  I will
>> also have my HT with me monitoring 146.55 simplex.  The agenda for the
>> meeting will be as follows:
>>
>> 1. Eat
>> 2. Pay Dues ($30 for 2005)
>> 3. Elect Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and 5
>> board members.  If anyone is interested in being an officer let me know
>> and
>> I will fill you in on what the various positions involve.)
>> 4. Discuss having Fourlanders shirts made.
>> 5. Discuss the sale of "surplus to our needs" Fourlanders equipment
>> (mostly
>> tower sections, rotators and antennas).
>> 6. Discuss contest plans for June and September (Who is contesting and
>> when?, Limited or Full Multi?,  Band Captains?, etc.)
>>
>> I look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.  If you have any
>> questions
>> just let me know.  Thanks.
>>
>> 73
>> Jim W4KXY
>> President and 432 Band Captain
>>
>>
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