I just want to make sure that everyone who wants to participate in this Saturday’s contest understands that even though it may appear that almost all operating slots are taken, we can adjust some to 1 hr op times or shorter so as to accommodate all who show up. So don’t stay away thinking that everything is filled.

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Attention RTTY Contesters:

Here’s the most recent listing of OPs for the RTTY contest. If more people show up to operated than have notified me, we may have to adjust some operating times to fit everyone in. This goes for anyone operating, especially for those who are presently slotted for 2 hour operating.

Operating Position 1

1PM – 3PM – Rex NX8G

3PM – 5PM – John WA8US

5PM – 7PM – Josh W8YLK

7PM – 8PM – OPEN

8PM – 10PM – Terry KB8AMZ

10PM – 12AM – George K3GP

Operating Position 2

1PM – 3PM – Ed K8IV

3PM – 5PM – Paul KE8EGF

5PM – 7PM – Bob N8QE

7PM – 8PM – Nick AC8QG

8PM – 9PM – Ben KE8JUZ

9PM – 10PM – Bernadette KE8LWO

10PM – 12PM – Agnes KE8LWP

12PM – 1AM – Chuck W8PT

Attention RTTY Contesters:

Here is the operating schedule so far based on those operators who have emailed me.

Operating Position 1

1PM – 3Pm – Rex NX8G

3PM – 5PM – John WA8US

5PM – 7PM – Josh W8YLK

7PM – 8Pm – OPEN

8PM – 10PM – Terry KB8AMZ

10PM and beyond – OPEN

Operating Position 2

1PM – 3PM – OPEN

3PM – 5PM – Paul KE8EGF

5PM – 7PM – Bob N8QE

7PM – 11PM – OPEN

11PM – 1AM – Chuck W8PT

As you can see, we still have several slots open. Of the 14 potential ops who raised their hands at the meeting, only 7 have carved out operating times. Please email me if you are going to operated but as of yet, are not on the sked.

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Join us tonight at 8 PM for the PCARS 2 Meter Net. This is a great time to exchange news and comments with other PCARS members. The net meets on 146.895 with a PL Tone of 118.8. Contact can also be made using EchoLink and the K8SRR-R node.

Also, if you are interested in helping with this net, consider becoming Net Control. It is a lot of fun and an easy skill to learn. Just let me know if you are interested.

73,

Greg KA8TOA

Attention PCARS Contesters:

At yesterday’s DX/Contest Special Interest Group meeting, George, K3GP, gave those present a nice, concise instruction on operating RTTY. The turnout was great with 16 attending the meeting. When we asked for a show of hands of those who were going to come and operate during the NA QSO Party RTTY mode contest, we had 14 raise their hands.

After the meeting, we realized that if everyone shows up at one time, we will have a lot of ops just sitting, twiddling their thumbs. We don’t want to see anyone not be able to operate and we don’t want to see potential ops get disappointed and leave.

So I am asking those who raised their hands and those who did not make the meeting but want to operate, to let me know when they would like to come and operate. We have 12 hours to work the contest starting at 1PM. We have two operating stations available. I’m going to be arbitrary here and say that we need to hold the op time to 2 hour shifts at most knowing that some will work only an hour. That should allow at least the 14 ops already intending to be there, to operate. If more show up, then we will adjust. I want to make sure that everyone gets a satisfactory amount of time to operate.

I’m hoping that everyone will go along with this schedule. Please email me (chuckw8pt@gmail.com) a time or times when you would like to operate. I will attempt to create a schedule that I hope will satisfy all.

George also mentioned that for those who did not make the meeting but want to come and operate, there will be a separate op position set up for the training that you missed.

I plan to send this announcement out a few times between now and Saturday to make sure that everyone gets a chance to respond. Thanks for your cooperation. Frankly, it’s a nice problem to have when you have a lot of folks wanting to operate during our contesting events.

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Tomorrow night, Thursday February 27 is NET NIGHT at the CLUBSITE!

Come on out for an evening of checking into the PCARS net, snacks and some good PCARS fellowship. Doors open from 6:30PM till approximately 10:30PM.

73,

Tom wb8lcd

Attention PCARS Contesters:

At yesterday’s DX/Contest Special Interest Group meeting, George, K3GP, gave those present a nice, concise instruction on operating RTTY. The turnout was great with 16 attending the meeting. When we asked for a show of hands of those who were going to come and operate during the NA QSO Party RTTY mode contest, we had 14 raise their hands.

After the meeting, we realized that if everyone shows up at one time, we will have a lot of ops just sitting, twiddling their thumbs. We don’t want to see anyone not be able to operate and we don’t want to see potential ops get disappointed and leave.

So I am asking those who raised their hands and those who did not make the meeting but want to operate, to let me know when they would like to come and operate. We have 12 hours to work the contest starting at 1PM. We have two operating stations available. I’m going to be arbitrary here and say that we need to hold the op time to 2 hour shifts at most knowing that some will work only an hour. That should allow at least the 14 ops already intending to be there, to operate. If more show up, then we will adjust. I want to make sure that everyone gets a satisfactory amount of time to operate.

I’m hoping that everyone will go along with this schedule. Please email me (chuckw8pt@gmail.com) a time or times when you would like to operate. I will attempt to create a schedule that I hope will satisfy all.

George also mentioned that for those who did not make the meeting but want to come and operate, there will be a separate op position set up for the training that you missed.

I plan to send this announcement out a few times between now and Saturday to make sure that everyone gets a chance to respond. Thanks for your cooperation. Frankly, it’s a nice problem to have when you have a lot of folks wanting to operate during our contesting events.

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Attention PCARS Contesters

Here’s one more friendly reminder regarding the RTTY Training that will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30PM. Please note that this is not our usual starting time of 7PM for the DX/Contest Special Interest Group Meeting.

With the NA QSO Party RTTY Mode contest coming up this coming Saturday, it is important if you want to operate and do so with some confidence, that you attend this training.

Hope to see you at the club site tomorrow evening at 6:30PM.

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Attention PCARS Contesters:

This coming Tuesday, Feb. 25th, we will be holding our DX/Contest Special Interest Group Meeting at the club site. As a special added attraction, George, K3GP, will be doing the RTTY training that we will will need to participate in next the NA QSO Party RTTY mode contest that takes place on the 29th..

This will be the only training/refresher course we will have prior to the contest. So those of you who are planning to operated during the contest are urged to attend this meeting. We will gather at 6:30PM (Notice time change from our normal 7PM start).

George and I will also be setting up two of our operating positions with the necessary logging program (N1MM) and once set we will mark them with notices to please not disturb or change them in any way and not to touch the computers prior to the contest.

See you then.

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Join us tonight at 8 PM for the PCARS 2 Meter Net. This is a great time to exchange news and comments with other PCARS members. The net meets on 146.895 with a PL Tone of 118.8. Contact can also be made using EchoLink and the K8SRR-R node.

Also, if you are interested in helping with this net, consider becoming Net Control. It is a lot of fun and an easy skill to learn. Just let me know if you are interested.

73,

Greg KA8TOA