Yes-I was just down the road from you Kevin at Stub Stewart state park. Set up with the KX2 and the Alexloop for a minimalist station. I only had a short time hand conditions were't very good, but I managed to work a few guys around the country mostly on 20. Only signal on 15 was a KH6 but nabbed him easy with 5 W. The KX2 is perfect for this type of operation. Also, as you said weather was perfect :) Dan Presley N7CQR n7...@arrl.net
On Jun 28, 2016, at 8:31 PM, kev...@coho.net wrote: > In the Coast Range on Sunday it rose to a scorching 77 degrees! > > FD in the PNW :) > > 73, > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > > On 6/28/2016 8:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: >> Come to the Pacific Northwest coast. High temps this time of the year are >> generally in the 60's, never above 70, and no bugs. >> >> 73, Ron AC7AC >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w7aqk >> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:59 AM >> To: Elecraft Reflector >> Subject: [Elecraft] Field Day Fun Killers >> >> Hi All, >> >> I have always considered Field Day to be the most enjoyable "event" of the >> year. Unfortunately, this year I was unable to participate "in the field" >> as I am busy getting ready for a long trip. Otherwise, I would have been >> out there with the rest of you. >> >> Long ago I determined that there were two things that could ruin Field Day >> for me--excessive heat and bugs (no, not the Vibroplex kind!). If I can't >> avoid both, I usually don't go! When I was living in "The South", both >> could be a problem. Here in the desert, it's the heat issue that I mainly >> have to deal with. Fortunately, there is a good choice of "high ground" >> nearby, so that problem is solvable. Since there typically isn't a lot of >> water nearby, the bug problem is usually minimized as well. >> >> My hat is most definitely off to those of you who can endure either or both >> of my "Field Day Fun Killers". Most of you who do that are probably east of >> the Rockies. I remember Field Days where the seemingly most important >> pieces of equipment were fans! The problem is that most of the time all >> those did was blow hot air around! High temperatures plus high humidity is >> a tough combination to combat. It doesn't take long before you wish you >> could take a shower--but you probably can't! It even makes grabbing a >> little shut eye difficult. >> >> Fighting the bug problem can be a bit easier, but takes some advance >> planning. My Field Day kit includes a large canopy of mosquito netting that >> can be suspended from most anything overhead, like a tree branch. A >> tent-like canopy with netting works too, but isn't always as convenient to >> locate. Fully enclosed tents tend to trap heat, so those don't always work >> well either. >> >> Planning for Field Day can be a year long event, particularly for larger >> groups. However, even the smaller operations need to start making a list >> early! Your "fun killer" list may not be the same as mine, but whatever it >> includes, you should consider early on how to deal with it. Starting the >> process now, while the problems are fresh in your mind, is probably one of >> the best things you can do. >> >> I've been reading a lot of complaints about high heat in the reports that >> have been posted so far. That's always a problem, but it just seems like it >> was more so this year. Even Wayne Burdick commented about some very high >> temperatures in his area, and I think this may be a sign of the times. I'm >> getting too old to have that kind of dedication. Here in my area it was >> well into the 100's down low, but in the 70's higher up. I will always opt >> for "up", even if I have to drive a bit further. Besides, there are trees >> up there! >> >> Again, I greatly admire the dedication that many (if not most) of you gave >> to this year's effort. However, I have to wonder if participating in those >> 5A/6A or higher groups, who's location choices are perhaps much more >> limited, is really worth it. Have you considered a 1A, or 2A operation in a >> much more hospitable location? The food may not be quite as good, but the >> experience can be well worth it! I know, it's often a "club thing", and >> that may well overrule all other concerns. However, you still might want to >> try it at least once--you might like it! For many years now I've operated >> strictly QRP CW in the field, and never had more fun! >> >> 73, >> >> Dave W7AQK >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message >> delivered to r...@elecraft.com >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to kev...@coho.net >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n7...@arrl.net ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
