There was a typo in the web link for the FN04xa photos. The correct
link is http://ve3xra.fronthouse.ca.
On 4-Jun-11, at 1:57 PM, Glenn MacDonell wrote:
> The West Carleton Amateur Radio Club of Ottawa will again operate
> VE3WCC "Field Day" style from FN04xa for the June ARRL VHF QSO
> Party. Located at 730 feet ASL overlooking Lake Ontario, the
> location will have a clear shot to the major population centers of
> Ontario, Northern New York State and beyond. This will be the
> fourth year of a multi-op effort from this site. Photos from
> operations in 2009 and 2010 at http://xe3xra.fronthouse.ca
> illustrate the setup.
>
> As for last year's contest the group will operate all bands from 6M
> through 1296 MHz. We will also use shorter range systems for
> 2.4GHz (WiFi based) and 5.8GHz (telephone based), a Ramsey laser
> kit and 10 GHz wideband FM using Tellurometers. We slipped to
> second highest number of points of any Canadian operation last year
> after finishing first the previous year and will work hard to
> regain the title this year.
>
> We will also be able to operate WSJT at 2 and 6m and hope for more
> contacts with our higher power this year. Schedules are very
> welcome! Please send your sked request to VE3XRA@rac.ca.
>
> Rovers who will be within range are asked to forward their rover
> schedules to VE3XRA. Please include the grids squares and
> approximate times you plan to be in each, a list of bands you are
> able to operate, and the co-ordination frequency you will use.
> Those rovers who will actually pass through FN04 are welcome to
> stop by for a snack and hot coffee - directions to our location can
> be sent by e-mail upon request. As well, a limited number of 10
> GHz Tellurometers and possibly some of the other short range
> systems will be available for loan to rovers. We will be located
> near the intersection of 4 grids, so this could be quite profitable
> in terms of QSOs!
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