FW: [HQRP] HQRP Field Day Info

[MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]]

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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