[Fourlanders] Contest issues & misc

[Jim Worsham]

I agree with Ron.  It seems that the only reason to upgrade write log is for
K3 support.  Scott indicated that there is a workaround for that so let's
just stick with what we used last year.  It seemed to be stable with few
crashes or other issues.  Besides, as you all know whenever you do a
software upgrade there always the potential for trouble.  For the workday I
am available either May 30th and 31st or June 6th and 7th.  Bob is correct
that June 6th is the Atlanta hamfest so that may not be a good day.  Push
comes to shove I can take a couple of days off during the week.  The way I
have been working these past few months they owe me some days off.

73
Jim, W4KXY

It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart
you are.  If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.

Richard P. Feynman

-----Original Message-----
From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rogers, Ron
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:08 PM
To: Bob Lear; fourlanders at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] Contest issues & misc

It has been determined by NN4W that we do not need to update Write Log this
time.

The current version we used in Sept. supports the K3 radios being used as
the main engines for the 50 and 144 Stations this outing. 

NX9O researched the latest version being offered and it does not offer any
new enhancements we need.


Ron 
WW8RR

-----Original Message-----
From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob Lear
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:37 AM
To: fourlanders at contesting.com
Subject: [Fourlanders] Contest issues & misc

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
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