[Fourlanders] September contest

[Bob Lear]

Well, I'm back from Texas.  Central States Conference was excellent. 
The hotel was great and we got to eat a lot of good food and meet with a 
lot of folks.  Hospitality suites every night too.  I won an SDR-1000 at 
the banquet.  Al Ward gave a talk on using one as IF rig for a multi 
xvtr microwave station.  I definitely want to do that with mine.  A real 
nice set up.

It is time to start planning for the September contest.  I saw that 
there was some reflector traffic while I was away.  I did manage to 
check my e-mail and delete the spam once or twice while I was away.

We need to hear from those who wish to be band captains and all who are 
planning to come so that we can make a decision about multi or limited 
operation.  I will probably do whatever is left over or not covered by 
others.  Anyway, let's get some traffic going on contest planning.

I am working on the problems with my equipment already.

73, bob


PS, I am planning to go to Huntsville.  Jim has reserved a room for me I 
hope.  I am going to be pulling my trailer over to pick up the dish from 
Kim's that weekend.  He won't be home, but we'll be able to get it 
anyway (yes, I'll pay him for it!)  If someone wants to ride with me 
that would be fine.  I'm not taking anything to sell so even two can 
ride if they want.  Of course, you'll have to help with the loading.....

also planning to go to Shelby as usual.  expect a separate e-mail about 
the plans for shelby.