[KLQRP] FD

[Don Wilhelm]

The NWS forcast for Saturday is 96 and Sunday is 93.
I found a 12 volt fan (about 14 inches in diameter) at Northern Tools 
yesterday - I have it rigged up with an Anderson Power pole connector - 
the wall-wart that comes with it is rated for 700 ma, so I assume that 
is about the current draw on the high setting.

I have 5 2.3AHr gell cells that I will bring along, but I am thinking of 
buying a wet cell battery that will have more capacity - I need a new 
one for my Mazda anyway.

All my power connections mate to Anderson Powerpoles.  I wonder how many 
others have APPs on their power cables?  I will have a small RigRunner 
to make power connections.

I may or may not be able to make it Friday - but look for me for sure on 
Saturday.

I have a couple sets of paddles and a K1EL keyer should it be needed by 
anyone.  The 3 rigs I will bring along (K2, K1 and KX1) have internal 
keyers.

My 32 ft telescoping pole and 44 ft. doublet antenna will be available, 
and I can bring my MFJ259B in case we need to tune any antennas.  I do 
have a QRP tuner (Ultimate Match) that can come with me as well.

I don't recall anyone mentioning which class we will be operating in - I 
assume Class A-battery, and if we have enough battery power ahead of 
time, we can add the bonus points for all transmitters independent of 
power mains.

73,
Don W3FPR

John Paul wrote:
> 
> 
> OK, Gang, I just found my box of 12V gel cells and now have 14 of them
> 
> Charged up and ready to go.  I have three chargers now and can do three
> 
> At a time that way.  I will see if I have any more on the shelf and take 
> all of
> 
> Them in the car.  If anyone needs one we will have a plenty. 
> 
>  
> 
> I got my fishing license renewed last night.  I thought it was still ok, 
> but
> 
> Found out it was expired so I immediately went to Dicks Sporting goods and
> 
> Got it renewed.  I am ready for the weekend.
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>  
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> I will send out a message tonight or tomorrow night and let you know how I
> 
> Am fairing.  I have not seen any other interested parties for FD from 
> the group
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> So I am assuming that we are the group for now. 
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>  
> 
> I was hoping someone with a motor home and an a/c unit would chime in but
> 
> I guess we will not have that luxury this year.
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>  
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> I just set the thermostat out on the curb at work and it read 109.9F on 
> the pavement
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> And 100.1 in the air.  The humidity was 72 percent. 
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> I hope it cools off before the weekend!!!!!
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> Later to all of you.
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>  
> 
> JohnPaul/Sir Scribemeister
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