jmfd2019
Notes from 2019 JMFD
Things to Bring
General Items
Long-sleeved shirt
Shade
Pre-printed log sheets
Water bottles
Antennas
2m
70cm
6m
HF (Inverted L)
General Thoughts
Split radios between HF and VHF - avoid running two radios on HF bands due to interference. Setting up two HF antennas time consuming and requires additional masts/trees/etc.
Higher gain for VHF antenna desired. Alternatively, investigate better locations for VHF operation.
150W solar panel + 36AH battery worked well. Second set of panels required.
Operating from vehicles worked well and minimised setup time.
2m contacts tend to congregate around block change times - this leaves time to work on other bands.
If operating 6 hours, aim to coincide with other groups.
Things to Buy
10m squid pole
Tree catapult
jmfd2019.txt · Last modified: 2019/03/19 06:36 by vk6nk