[Fourlanders] Contest issues & misc

[Bob Lear]

WriteLog:  From all the e-mails, I see that someone is checking on the 
version that we have to see if it supports the K3.  We should have an 
upgrade available.  I don't remember who was doing this, but thank you 
and let the group know ASAP in case we need to download the latest and 
get it disseminated to all needed.  Jim, since you have the code word, 
why don't you download the latest and see what it has and then you can 
send the details to each band captain so we can download and install also.

6m HO loops:  Glad to see Kos got on 6 and is having fun.  I have an M2 
6m HO loop and I will rig up a stacking mast for the contest.  Kos if 
you will just bring your antenna, we will be able to use them stacked 
then.  I will make up the phasing lines and mounting scheme as I have 
plenty of stuff here.

2.4 & 5.7 GHz:  before I got to e-mails, I see that this has now been 
taken care of and others have found Bills e-mail address.  We did talk 
about it on the way back from Dayton, but this is the first chance I've 
had to get to the 80+ e-mails in the inbox.  We are go for this then.  I 
also have some 802.11b PCMCIA cards, but none with external antenna 
connections.  I have two or three USB 802.11g wireless adapters 
including a Buffalo that will take an external antenna.  That should 
take care of the inventory.  Bill is the band captain for this and if we 
can set up a workday weekend soon, we can bring all our stuff for Bill 
to get together.  I also have a 2304 coffee can feed that has been 
tested before and works well.  I have the gain chart somewhere.  It has 
an N connector on it and is available.  I also have a couple of 2304 six 
foot loop yagis available if needed along with an 18" dish with a 
tri-band feed for 2304, 3456 and 5760.

Workday:  Either one of the next two weekends are fine with me, but I 
see that Jim isn't available until the one after (6/6-7).  6/6 is the 
Atlanta hamfest.  I am available Saturday or Sunday for the next three 
weekends so let's get a consensus together on when we should have it to 
work best for all involved.  Put you schedule/suggestions out on the 
reflector.

Dayton:  Tom, send your pix to me separately.  They weren't attached to 
your message and I'd like to see them.

Scott:  I'll check for that old proceeding and if there are no more, I 
will scan my copy for the article you want.  Don't forget Robin has a 
lot of 6154 info also.

That should get things started.  Less than a month to the contest!!!!

Bob