[RTTY] Parody Island DXpedition Update #2

Sat, 30 Mar 2002 16:41:59 -0600

Don and the group--

I'm from Louisiana.

I accept the position of official archivist of the Parody Island DXpedition.

In keeping with my fine political heritage, I don't really NEED any duties.
I do need a title and benefits, and, Oh, yeah, some nice expensive office
space and a cute secretary/transcriptionist in case I **WANT** to write down
the official history of this august organization...

Dale LeDoux
KD5QI

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Hill AA5AU" <aa5au@bellsouth.net>
To: "Dale LeDoux" <dledoux2@earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Parody Island DXpedition Update #2

> CONGRATULATIONS!  You've been selected to the team as Official
> Archivist.  However, you must explain to me exactly what the Official
Archivist
> will do for the team. hi
>
> 73, Don AA5AU
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dale LeDoux" <dledoux2@earthlink.net>
> To: "Don Hill AA5AU" <aa5au@bellsouth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 11:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Parody Island DXpedition Update #2
>
>
> > Absolutely the most delightful best string of messages taht I have ever
seen
> > on an amateur radio reflector!
> >
> > Dale LeDoux
> > KD5QI
> > (applying for the slot as the official archivist for the Parody Island
> > DXpedition, only asking to be one of the silly sideband QSO's, an out of
> > sequence 5 during the "6" run)
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Don Hill AA5AU" <aa5au@bellsouth.net>
> > To: "RTTY Reflector" <rtty@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 11:04 PM
> > Subject: [RTTY] Parody Island DXpedition Update #2
> >
> >
> > > I've opened the Official Parody Island DXpedition Website at:
> > >
> > > http://www.aa5au.com/parody
> > >
> > > I will move all the updates to the website in an attempt to let this
> > > reflector get back to the business of RTTY!  However, Geocities
> > > appears to have screwed up their program so work on the website
> > > will not really get going until they fix it.  Check often for updates.
> > >
> > > All members of the team, including pilots, are asked to E-mail me
> > > a picture of themselves.  I will place these pictures on the web site.
> > > The more ridiculous the picture, the better.
> > >
> > > Update #2 - March 30, 2002
> > >
> > > It has been decided that we will log using ScotchLog by Hal, WA7EGA.
> > > Hal has agreed to come out of retirement to teach the team how to
> > > use the software.  He has also agreed to donate 10 cases of Scotch
> > > to make sure the program runs properly.
> > >
> > > We have added John, NH6XM, as our Pilot in the Pacific region.
> > > His qualifications are that he lives on an Island and he once rode in
the
> > > cockpit of an airplane.  He states "The only drawback that I
> > > can see is at my age I'm prone to senior moments and I could give
> > > mis-information as to when and where the ssb ops will be on."  That
> > > alone qualified John for the job.
> > >
> > > Bill, W7TI, has been added to the team as a 2nd 160M operator
> > > with his 4 previous QSO's on 160.
> > >
> > > The rest of the team members will be announced on the web site as
> > > they are added to the team.
> > >
> > > -------------
> > > Update #1 - March 29, 2002
> > >
> > > We will be putting a survey on our website (soon to be announced).
> > > This survey will ask operators which voice mode we should operate, if
any.
> > > The choices will be SSB, AM, FM, "Forget voice, spend all the
> > > time on RTTY and CW" or "If you want voice, pick up the phone
> > > and call somebody who cares".
> > >
> > > Jay, WS7I, has been recruited to be one of the RTTY operators.
> > > Jay volunteered to be the VOICE operator, if we decide to do VOICE.
> > >
> > > He will share VOICE duties with the 9 other operators.  We will each
> > > get 1 hour at the microphone during our 10 hour VOICE operation.
> > > During this one hour we will be allowed to go through the numbers
> > > only once.  Which means each call area number will get 6 minutes
> > > each hour.
> > >
> > > Audie, K5IC, has volunteered to be the 160M operator.  Audie's
> > > extensive experience on 160 includes about 10 QSO's, making him
> > > the perfect choice for top band.
> > >
> > > Ekki, DF4OR, has offered his services on VOICE too.  Ekki's
> > > raspy voice will be difficult to understand, making his contribution
more
> > > valuable.  He will also, of course, be one of the RTTY ops.
> > >
> > > Chen, AA6TY, has volunteered to be the WARC band RTTY operator
> > > and qualifies himself by stating  "I promise I have no experience
> > whatsoever
> > > with DXpeditions".  Chen also states "Don't forget: make sure that the
rig
> > > for SSB develops severe FM when it overheats".
> > >
> > > Dave, K2YG, joins the team as QRP operator.  His stint on VOICE will
> > > be done using an output of 1 mw to a wet noodle.
> > >
> > > Roy, WD5DBV, has joined the team as RTTY op and Chief Cook
> > > specializing in boiled crawfish & beer.  Roy's one hour of VOICE will
be
> > done
> > > in Cajun French.  Roy has obtained corporate sponsorship from the
> > > Dixie Brewing company who will supply the team with 10 cases of
> > > Dixie Beer.
> > >
> > > Robert, G0URR, has been brought on the team as a Pilot station.
> > > Robert's main job will be to erroneously spot us on VOICE occasionally
to
> > keep
> > > the silly sidebanders silly.
> > >
> > > QSL via Ed, W4EP (he said he needs the money).
> > >
> > > Departure will be from Cancun, Mexico aboard the S.S. Minnow captained
> > > by none other than Gilligan himself.
> > >
> > > Since the island is claimed by both the United States and Mexico, it
falls
> > > under the same category as Spratly and we can make up any callsign we
> > > wish.  Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > http://www.aa5au.com
> > > http://www.geocities.com/writelog
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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