[RTTY] Parody Island DXpedition Update #2

Sat, 30 Mar 2002 16:57:23 -0600

If Dale being from LA is eligible to be the Archivist by nature of his
geographic heritage, then I by nature of a lifelong residency in Chicago
deserve to be allowed to vote:

I hereby vote 234,443 time in favor of RTTY only.
I wanted know that I started Early and Voted as often as my patron would
allow.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale LeDoux" <dledoux2@earthlink.net>
To: "Don Hill AA5AU" <aa5au@bellsouth.net>; <rtty@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Parody Island DXpedition Update #2

> 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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