[Ccarc] Fw: JOTA Plan

Mon Sep 11 16:51:29 EDT 2006

Works for me Tom. I got to thinking about them not being on the air lately,
and usually the astronauts hams make time for important amateur events as
best they can. Since quite a few of them have been scouts at one time
normally they still have a soft spot for scouting and they'll be on voice
for the JOTA. Unfortunately I'm not familliar with packet either. I know
Jeff subscribes to the remailer as well so we'll refer to him on
that....Jeff, this is where you say all sorts of witty things about packet.
hi :-)

73,
Chuck Hendrickson N9PMW
President CCARC
http://www.culcom.net/~ccarcinc
ARRL Ham Radio's National Association
http://www.arrl.org
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kb9vmw" <kb9vmw at comcast.net>
To: <ccarc at culcom.net>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 12:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Ccarc] Fw: JOTA Plan

> Chuck,
> I don't mind running the ISS portion, in fact, it should be fairly simple.
> I'll plan on taking my 746 and power supply for the ISS contact. If we
> could use Dave's sat. antenna, that would be great.
> For a backup plan, we should be ready to switch immediately to packet if
> no astronauts are on 2-meter phone at that time. I have never worked
> packet, but I have received it from the ISS a couple times. Can we have
> someone there who is familiar with packet to take charge if needed?
>
> -- 
> 73,  Tom
> kb9vmw
>
>
>
>
> Chuck Hendrickson wrote:
>
> >
> > Ok folks,
> >
> > The plan below is the plan as we know it. As far as equipment goes I
> > have my TS850 I'm more than happy to bring. I have also one of the
> > club's tuners and power supply which I will also bring. I plan on
> > having my PSK interface with us so we can go that route. As far as the
> > antenna goes, we could probably use the double inverted V we have
> > along with the pushup pole I have in my garage. This antenna has
> > worked very well for us at FD getting contacts last year on 160, 80,
> > and 20 SSB and this year 20 and 40 PSK. It's very tunable and
> > obviously extremely band flexible and still works on those bands. We
> > can set up the antenna Friday evening and be ready to go after the
> > meeting Saturday morning.
> > If anyone has any more or better ideas now's the time to speak up.
> > I'll get with everyone at the meeting and closer to time as far as
> > when to meet so we can set up stuff Friday evening.
> > Tom, I'm presuming you'll be working on or helping with making an ISS
> > contact. You've done a great job so far talking directly to Jeff to
> > make sure what you need is there. I think Dave has a home made yagi
> > for that specific purpose he just made recently and I hear it works
> > pretty well. >From what I've read lately about the ISS they haven't
> > had a great deal of time to devote to radio so lets just hope that for
> > the sake of the scouts they can make time in their free time on that
> > pass.
> > Thanks guys, I really appreciate the effort and enthusiasm in this and
> > hope that we can help make it fun for everyone.....especially the
scouts.
> >
> > 73,
> > Chuck Hendrickson N9PMW
> > President CCARC
> > http://www.culcom.net/~ccarcinc <http://www.culcom.net/%7Eccarcinc>
> > ARRL Ham Radio's National Association
> > http://www.arrl.org
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Jeff Burns <mailto:jeff at burnshome.org>
> > *To:* kevishc13 at sbcglobal.net <mailto:kevishc13 at sbcglobal.net> ;
> > n9lro at arrl.net <mailto:n9lro at arrl.net> ; Chris Jones
> > <mailto:n9cyn at arrl.net> ; 'Chuck Hendrickson'
> > <mailto:cdhendrickson at comcast.net> ; Conniandron at aol.com
> > <mailto:Conniandron at aol.com>
> > *Cc:* Ryan Hillman <mailto:rhillmanusa at hotmail.com> ; Clay Watson
> > <mailto:campbuffalo at hotmail.com>
> > *Sent:* Sunday, September 10, 2006 3:37 PM
> > *Subject:* JOTA Plan
> >
> > This is my current plan for JOTA. If anyone has any other ideas please
> > feel free to make suggestions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Call Sign
> >
> > We have reserved K2BSA/9 for the weekend.
> >
> >
> >
> > Stations
> >
> > It looks like we have enough volunteers to run three HF stations. One
> > will be the permanent camp station. The two others will be field day
> > style stations. One will be set up by the Kokomo Amateur Radio Club,
> > and the other by the Cass County Amateur Radio Club. Hopefully, each
> > group will have a few extra people that can help staff the camp station.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bands / Modes
> >
> > Modes of operation may include SSB, PSK31, and RTTY. Youth are very
> > interested in CW as well, but it is very difficult to have them
> > actually contact someone on the air. Since our operations will be
> > during the day, I expect to use 40, 30, 20, and 17 meter bands. One of
> > the portable stations will take 40m. The other one will use 20m. The
> > camp station has an automatic antenna tuner so it can operate on 30
> > and 17 meters. If any of these bands are not yielding any contacts it
> > may be necessary for two stations to work on the same band
simultaneously.
> >
> >
> >
> > If band conditions are poor we can use 2m FM.
> >
> >
> >
> > Equipment
> >
> > I expect each group will be able to provide plenty of equipment for
> > their station. I will have my portable HF equipment along to use as
> > backup. I have a 20m Moxon Rectangle antenna that changes its pattern
> > by 180 degrees with the press of button. It is nearly as easy as a
> > dipole to put up, but has much better performance. I also have coaxial
> > stub filters for the 20 and 40 m stations. With these filters in place
> > the two antennas can be nearly on top of each other and not experience
> > interference. Does anyone have a 40m dipole they can bring?
> >
> >
> >
> > Location
> >
> > In 2001 we had the stations spread out over a large area. This helped
> > keep interference to a minimum, but it was difficult to get the boys
> > to the correct stations on time. If all the stations are within
> > eyesight of one another it will simplify logistics. One of the
> > stations can be located at the Nature Center. Another station can be
> > in or near the dining hall. This spacing will be a little close for
> > two stations to operate in the same band. However, with reduced power
> > it should be workable. Other possible locations for a station include
> > the Winter Quarters and the swimming pool area, but this would not
> > allow the stations to be within eyesight of each other.  Electrical
> > power is available at all locations.
> >
> >
> >
> > Other activities
> >
> > In addition to the radios we need to have some other activities at the
> > stations. This will allow those that are not using the radios to have
> > something to do. Displays about how radios work, CW games, displays of
> > equipment, APRS, and anything else we can come up with would be great.
> > With the stations close together the kids will also be able to walk
> > back and forth between them. This will make it possible for them to
> > see the activities at more than one station.
> >
> >
> >
> > Food
> >
> > The scouts will go back to their camps for lunch. We will need to have
> > our own food then. The simplest solution for lunch is to have each
> > person bring a sack lunch. This is what I will plan unless I get a
> > volunteer to make everyone lunch. An evening meal is being prepared
> > for everyone in camp. All the amateur radio volunteers are welcome to
> > participate in this meal, but will need to pay a small fee. I do not
> > know yet how much they will be charging for the meal.
> >
> >
> >
> > Accommodations
> >
> > Tent camping space will be available for anyone wishing to spend
> > either Friday or Saturday night.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > If anyone has any good ideas please share them. I am looking forward
> > to a fun weekend of radio and Scouting.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73
> >
> >
> >
> > Jeff Burns
> >
> > AD9T
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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