[BLT] FW: [HQRP] HQRP Field Day Info

[MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]]

Just in case you are not on one of the hqrp remailers, we will be doing
Field Day 2004 at Ron Spark's place in Brookshire.  This will be a QRP
operation - including satellites.  C U there!

Andy W5ACM

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]
> [SMTP:Andrew.MacAllister@EmersonProcess.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:04 AM
> To:	hqrp@yahoogroups.com; hqrp@stevens.com
> Subject:	FW: [HQRP] HQRP Field Day Info
> 
> Ron et al,
> 
> Here is the "recap", with minor edits.
> 
> Andy W5ACM
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	Ron Sparks [SMTP:rls@sparkles.com]
> > Sent:	Saturday, June 12, 2004 7:42 PM
> > To:	hqrp@stevens.com
> > Subject:	[HQRP] HQRP Field Day Info
> > 
> > Please reply to AG5RS@arrl.net
> > 
> > Gang,
> > I am pleased that you will be coming out for Field Day this year.
> > 
> > We will commence with the first arrivals on Saturday June 26th.  I do
> not 
> > recommend arriving before 6:25 am since that is sunrise and it is very
> > dark 
> > here until 6.  I suggest that getting here about 7:00 would be best.
> The 
> > truck stop restaurant on the corner of I-10 and FM 359 is open 24 hrs
> (and
> > 
> > is decent) if you want to meet for breakfast.
> > 
> > Here are the directions:
> > 
> > *  From I-10 westbound, exit at the first Brookshire exit (#732) for FM
> > 359.
> > *  Turn south (left) at the light onto FM 359.
> > *  Go 1.5 miles and turn right onto Church Rd (still south since 359
> > curves left).
> > *  Church Rd dead ends at my gate 0.2 miles from the turn.
> > *  Go through the gate (says 2655 and it looks locked, but will not be)
> > and you will see us.
> > 
> > For the GPS crowd you will be looking for:
> > 
> > NAD 83 datum values: Lat=29.75227698923273N & Long=-95.94976479216291W
> > (actually that is smack on my front step so you may want to stop a
> couple 
> > of thousandths of a degree north - hi hi) or 29-45-7.82W by 95-57-1.43N
> > 
> > For the visual crowd, go to W5ACM's picture from FD2002 at:
> > 
> > http://www.flash.net/~hmac/pix/FD2002.gif
> > 
> > I will try and have a talk in on 147.435 simplex - 
> > I will advise later.
> > 
> > We need a volunteer for each of the following items:
> > 
> > Camper trailer (have 2 for operating, 1 more would be nice for naps)
> > Coffee pot (2 needed)
> > Blender (1)
> > Small/Med Folding table (1)
> > Laptop with a logging program (?)
> > ARRL/QRP Rule expert (1)
> > QRP Wattmeter or 10 watt Bird Slug (1 ea band)
> > 
> > Just let me know if you are bringing one of the above items.
> > 
> > As a reminder each of you that is planning on staying the whole time
> > should 
> > be sure your list includes:
> > 
> > Antennas (and extra antennas), stakes, and rope
> > steel poles or tower sections
> > Radios, headphones, keys
> > Coax/Balanced line
> > Antenna tuner
> > Compass for antenna pointing
> > Connectors for cross series (for example F to RCA)
> > Wire, tape, solder, hand tools, etc.
> > Ice
> > Fan(s)
> > Swimsuit or gym shorts
> > Personal items (medicines, toothbrush, etc.)
> > Sunscreen
> > Gloves
> > Flashlight
> > Drinks
> > Food and snacks (restaurants are nearby though and one delivers)
> > Trash Bags (we have to divide the trash up, I'll explain when you are
> > here)
> > Folding chairs and/or cots
> > Extra batteries and/or chargers
> > Extension Cords and power strips for fans, etc.
> > Mosquito Repellent
> > Loose clothing and hat
> > Shoes or socks that protect your ankles from dewberry vines
> > rain gear if pessimist (realist?)
> > Towel
> > Cameras
> > Cups, plates, utensils, napkins, etc. (Paper/Plastic/other)
> > Understanding of personal safety while camping
> > Telescope, if you want to go away from the lights and do some astronomy
> > 
> > What I will be providing:
> > 
> > Water
> > Water Cooler(s)
> > up to 17000 VA of generator power if your rig is REALLY inefficient (hi
> > hi)
> > Gasoline for generators
> > Shore power for allowed uses
> > Propane grill
> > Several Ice Chests
> > Large Table
> > 2m talk in radio
> > one small camper, W5ACM may bring a second
> > canvas canopy (thx W5GFP)
> > big tools (sledge hammer, tractor, etc.)
> > big fan
> > PSK31 QRP rig
> > NOAA weather radio
> > Some miscellaneous rope, metal, etc.
> > 
> > 
> > Please keep me informed about what antennas you will be bringing and I
> > will 
> > do a plot layout so they will all fit and be easy to erect.
> > 
> > Other trivia -- Sunset will be 8:28pm, nautical twilight ends 9:29pm,
> the 
> > Moon will be 63.4% waxing.  The daylight will be 14h:03m long.  Weather 
> > will be hot and sticky, with mosquito flurrys <grin>.
> > 
> > 
> > 73 de Ron, AG5RS
> > AG5RS@arrl.net 
> 


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