15-03-2019, 11:18 AM
Are you ready for the JMMFD this weekend ??
I should be operational all bands 160M to 9cm on Saturday afternoon from the home QTH at postcode 4124.
Start time - variable but probably about 0200UTC, giving a finish time of 0800UTC to suit the 6 hour section.
The radio gear and antennas have been checked this morning, the most recent version of VKCL installed (4.7.1) and the Omnirig control software set up to make the logging facet easier.
Radio memories programmed for the contest frequencies on 6 / 2 / 70cm - check.. (50.150,+.., 144.150,+..., 432.150,+... all USB plus FM on 52.525, 146.500 & 439.000 simplex)
Radio memories programmed for the preferred starting HF frequencies - check.. (160 / 80 / 40 / 20 / 15 / 10M )
Grid square detail for VHF+ contacts - check.. ( 8 character format available - written on paper on the wall for easy visual retrieval !)
Computer time accurate - check.. ( courtesy NetTime 3.14 on the PC )
Audio levels - check.. ( including the voice keyer software to save the vocal chords on HF )
Food (snacks) & plenty to drink - check..
Weather - likely to be wet around here but operating from home so don't care - check..
Ready now - you betcha !!
I should be operational all bands 160M to 9cm on Saturday afternoon from the home QTH at postcode 4124.
Start time - variable but probably about 0200UTC, giving a finish time of 0800UTC to suit the 6 hour section.
The radio gear and antennas have been checked this morning, the most recent version of VKCL installed (4.7.1) and the Omnirig control software set up to make the logging facet easier.
Radio memories programmed for the contest frequencies on 6 / 2 / 70cm - check.. (50.150,+.., 144.150,+..., 432.150,+... all USB plus FM on 52.525, 146.500 & 439.000 simplex)
Radio memories programmed for the preferred starting HF frequencies - check.. (160 / 80 / 40 / 20 / 15 / 10M )
Grid square detail for VHF+ contacts - check.. ( 8 character format available - written on paper on the wall for easy visual retrieval !)
Computer time accurate - check.. ( courtesy NetTime 3.14 on the PC )
Audio levels - check.. ( including the voice keyer software to save the vocal chords on HF )
Food (snacks) & plenty to drink - check..
Weather - likely to be wet around here but operating from home so don't care - check..
Ready now - you betcha !!
Doug VK4ADC @ QG62LG51
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If you have a comment or question, post it as it may trigger or answer the query in someone else's mind.