We are about one month away from our Mega FD event. We have a couple of issues that need to be decided as we move forward with the planning.
1. GOTA station operation, management and promotion. 2. Finalization of Antenna placement that includes location of GOTA station 3. 6 meter antenna, location and operation. GOTA station is very important during FD because it can account for many points besides the QSO scores. We need someone to take on the task of organizing the setup, operation and marketing of the station to the local schools, Boy Scouts, ARRL officials, and other organizations. All of these activities can add a lot of points to the total score. DO WE HAVE ANY VOLUNTEERS?? We also need to finalize the exact location of the GOTA station at the FD site, including filters and antennas, so we can finalize the layout of the antennas for minimum interference between different stations. Finally, due to the low number of sunspots, a lot of our QSOs are going to come from operating 40 and 80 meters. As you all know, the noise level on these two bands will make it very difficult to hear stations calling us without special listening antennas. Dave, K5GN, has a beverage antenna for 40 meters that he is willing to bring and install. However, it needs to be installed away from the other antennas, including the GOTA station. The 6 meter antenna location needs to be decided and the rig needs to be manned. Do we have a person responsible for the antenna erection and operation of the station? Will this rig be operated on FT8 or just SSB? If you are involved with any of these three issues, please let everyone know the plan. Nizar
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