I agree Paul, Field Day is not a contest in the same vein as one of the big DX contests. Rather, it is a combination of emergency preparedness exercise, social event, and contest. As such we need to accommodate all of those interests. At the same time, one becomes “not a rookie” by wading in and making contacts, preferably with a coach there to help. The only thing that bothers me is when I see a station being occupied by people who are just shooting the breeze, not operating. This just contributes to the noise level in the room and blocks someone else from getting on the air.
Above all, however, Field Day is a social event, so we want to make sure that everyone feels welcome. Thanks for your comments. Regards, Doug Seyler WB5TKI TDXS Field Day Coordinator Sent from my iPad > On Jun 27, 2018, at 9:33 PM, Paul Noll <pbn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > “Too many contest rookies”, wow, now that’s the way to get more participation > ! Throw a label out there at people, who like everyone, has to start > somewhere before they become “not a contest rookie” like yourself I presume. > Exactly why I did not go to FD, didn’t want to feel like I was in the way ! > > Paul Noll > KG5MHD > Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!! > >> On Jun 26, 2018, at 11:13 PM, Ron Litt via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >> >> I agree with most all of te comments. WE need to have a way to recruit >> Phone conesters. Most of the SSB ops seemed to be there just to see what it >> is like. Not to contest. I have written to some folks at the Potomac >> Valley Radio club and the Tennessee Contest group to get some ideas from >> them. >> >> Also agree with Bill about people switching headsets. I found someone who >> had done just that to my K3. Too bad for him. My radio, my rules. There >> are some things that people should not mess with on other peoples gear. >> >> Too many contest rookies. We need experienced SSB operators that know how to >> run. I have a couple of ideas in that area but will outline it later. Too >> late tonight. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> Ron Litt >> 281-961-4570 >> 866-667-0521 FAX >> ron.l...@gmail.com >> >> From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of Bill Cordell via BVARC >> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 8:22 PM >> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org>; 'Jim Blanca' >> <ke8g....@gmail.com> >> Cc: Bill Cordell <bcord...@cordellcom.com>; wb5...@arrl.net; 'Doug Seyler' >> <djsey...@comcast.net>; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'NIzar Mullani' >> <mull...@tlite.com>; 'Curt Fletcher' <dcurtfletc...@gmail.com>; >> kd5...@arrl.net; 'Jimmy Vance' <jimmy.va...@gmail.com>; 'Allen Brier N5XZ' >> <n...@earthlink.net> >> Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts >> >> Allen: >> Great summation.. >> Bill >> >> From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC >> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 6:57 PM >> To: 'Jim Blanca' <ke8g....@gmail.com>; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' >> <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ <n...@earthlink.net>; 'Doug Seyler' >> <djsey...@comcast.net>; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'NIzar Mullani' >> <mull...@tlite.com>; 'Curt Fletcher' <dcurtfletc...@gmail.com>; >> kd5...@arrl.net; 'Jimmy Vance' <jimmy.va...@gmail.com>; wb5...@arrl.net >> Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts >> >> For Field Day next year we will (or should): >> >> Have Jeff Hoke from CenterPoint Energy come out several months before FD and >> then again several weeks before. >> Locate the main antennas East<->West of each other to minimize interstation >> interference. >> Route digital feed lines separate from CW feed lines. >> Investigate the use of some portable A/C units. >> Investigate the use of coax stubs to further reduce interstation >> interference. >> KEEP THE SAME COOK! (Great job on food!) >> KEEP THE SAME NETWORK GUY! (Great job on computers, networking, software, >> etc. We are really lucky to have you, Glen!) >> Suggest either TDXS or BVARC purchase a new 2-el 40m beam. >> Put CW antennas on highest manlifts. >> Investigate the use of a manual switch to switch radios from mains to >> generator (to eliminate last minute confusion…or) switch radios to generator >> well before 1pm. >> Make sure GOTA station operators know the rules. >> >> I thought this was one of our best Field Days yet, due to the new location >> (irrespective of noise). Hopefully we can work out the noise issues with >> CenterPoint or fix whatever is making the noise in the house. The house and >> the land were a big improvement over what we have had in the past. The >> participation by other clubs (especially KARS) was a big plus. We may need >> to make some more rules, especially with respect to moving headsets around >> in the SSB room…or make sure all are setup the same way. We also need a >> greater push with the SSB operators regarding operating technique to >> maximize rate (teach them to run). >> >> I am also dumbfounded and extremely disappointed in the lack of >> participation by other TDXS members. I suggest we make a push again for next >> year, but we need to start six months in advance so that they do not make >> other plans first. >> >> I know I have other thoughts and will express them as soon as they come to >> the front of my mind. >> >> Allen R. Brier N5XZ >> 1515 Windloch Lane >> Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 >> (281) 342-1882 (Home) >> (713) 705-4801 (Cell) >> >> From: Jim Blanca [mailto:ke8g....@gmail.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:39 PM >> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> Cc: Allen R. Brier <n...@earthlink.net>; Curt Fletcher >> <dcurtfletc...@gmail.com>; NIzar Mullani <mull...@tlite.com>; Scott Royall >> <roy...@conchbbs.com>; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net >> Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts >> >> Like Scott, I had the over night shift. I started at the beginning and >> finished around 4:30 AM- 5:00AM, when Nizar came to rescue me! I went home >> and slept for a couple of hours, then went to Church. I returned about 1/2 >> hour before the end with my wife (KD8CMB) and tried to get her to work a >> little SSB. Alas, no luck, but she did sign in!! >> >> I did not do much of the take down, except move some tables and chairs, as >> my grandson decided to be born on June 25th, and he takes priority! We had >> his 7th birthday party at our place. Can you imagine a house full of kids, >> right after field day, and having only a couple hours of sleep!! >> >> I agree wholeheartedly with Nizar’s and Curt’s comments. I am somewhat >> dumbfounded at the lack of participation from the TDXS, as I believe there >> were approximately 6 of us in attendance, although I could be wrong on that >> number and just missed folks who came out on Sunday morning. >> >> 73 de Jim - KE8G >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 12:21 PM Scott Royall via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> Happy that you enjoyed it. My experience was a bit different since I had the >> overnight shift, but I second your action items. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of NIzar Mullani via BVARC >> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 11:13 >> To: 'Curt Fletcher' <dcurtfletc...@gmail.com>; 'Allen R. Brier' >> <n...@earthlink.net> >> Cc: NIzar Mullani <mull...@tlite.com>; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY >> AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> Sub: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts >> >> Overall evaluation of the QUAD club FD would have to be 4+ out of 5. Great >> location, great teamwork and great people. Most importantly, the bands >> opened up on Sunday for a great ending. 3,000 QSOs considering that we had >> high noise on 40 and 80 meters and no propagation on 15 and 10 on Saturday, >> is a great score. So, thank you to ALL the organizers and the clubs for >> making this very successful. >> >> Here are a couple of suggestions to make it even better for next year. >> 1. Trace the noise generator prior to FD so we can reduce it. S9 noise on 80 >> meters made it almost useless. We could not hear most of the signals. >> 2. Locate the antennas so as to minimize interference between SSB, CW and >> Digital modes antennas. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Curt Fletcher [mailto:dcurtfletc...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 7:20 AM >> To: Nizar Mullani; Allen R. Brier >> Subject: FD thoughts >> >> A few random thoughts on FD. For a few years I thought TDXS should break >> away and do our own FD, I’m wrong. There isn’t enough TDXS members >> participating to put up a tent, throw a rock over a tree with a long wire on >> the end. The BVARC and Katy guys really did a great job with just about >> everything hardware related. The current arrangement is perfect for all >> concerned, Glen and Allen organizing computers and radios, BVARC guys towers >> and antennas, Katy guys organizing, labor and sweat. >> New location is far superior to the fire stations. Obviously figuring out >> the noise issue prior to FD would be nice. >> Curt >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Message delivered to roy...@conchbbs.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Message delivered to ke8g....@gmail.com >> >> <image001.jpg> >> Virus-free. www.avg.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Message delivered to pbn...@gmail.com
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