N3IC at 69.251.246.9 (c-69-251-246-9.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:05 (Pacific time):   Made shelter reservations for June 26/27, 2010 today. --- Robert

N3IC at 98.233.72.105 (c-98-233-72-105.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:43:53 (Pacific time):   Add a note here or email me to advise of your attendance plans! --- Robert

wa3ofc at 98.169.73.128 (ip98-169-73-128.dc.dc.cox.net) wrote on Thu, 06 May 2010 17:19:30 (Pacific time):   I stopped by the site today (return from a business trip) and am happy to report that the trees are still there and have grown taller than last year! This year, I'd like to aim a 40m antenna towards the NE to provide better rates in the evening toward the populated Philly, NYC, Boston area. May also try to get an 80m dipole as well situated to provide better coverage in that direction. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

wa3ofc at 98.169.73.128 (ip98-169-73-128.dc.dc.cox.net) wrote on Sat, 22 May 2010 14:32:42 (Pacific time):   Fixed the 20m Bamboo Poles that broke last year. Also added snaphooks to the beam elements to make them easier to install. Installed a cw filter in my K3 for those of you that will operate CW.

N3IC at 98.233.154.48 (c-98-233-154-48.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:43:49 (Pacific time):   To help celebrate our 40th, does anyone want crabcake sandwiches (for Saturday)? I like to eat them cold, don't know about anyone else (of course, you could heat them up on the grill). I can pick them up from CJ's, a premiere seafood restaurant. Backfin for $9.95/ea, jumbo lump for $13.95/ea. Place your orders for one or the other (give quantities) with me. Bob is planning on picking up deli for those who prefer that. ---Robert

wa3ofc at 98.169.73.128 (ip98-169-73-128.dc.dc.cox.net) wrote on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:00:57 (Pacific time):   N3RA was kind enough to provide the log from the CARA/PVRC W3AO FD. Paul found that we worked a number of stations on 40/80 that they didn't, mostly toward the NW (WPA, OH, etc.). We missed many towards the NE though. Also, surprisingly, they were able to maintain very strong rates on 20m through 2am, and 80m became their best band only during the 6am and 7am hours. 10 pm - 2am 40m was their combined best band. THE CONCLUSION: Don't be afraid to try 20M even at midnight.

N3IC at 76.106.42.153 (c-76-106-42-153.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:13:55 (Pacific time):   I have crabcake orders for me, Gordon, Joel, and Drew. Any others? --- Robert

N3IC at 76.106.42.153 (c-76-106-42-153.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:15:20 (Pacific time):   I have the W1AW message from 8:00 pm tonight. ---Robert

wa3ofc at 98.169.73.128 (ip98-169-73-128.dc.dc.cox.net) wrote on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:56:02 (Pacific time):   Guess that means the score can't be far behind!

N3IC at 76.106.42.153 (c-76-106-42-153.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:48:23 (Pacific time):   I submitted the score to the ARRL today. --- Robert

N3IC at 76.106.42.153 (c-76-106-42-153.hsd1.md.comcast.net) wrote on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:03:37 (Pacific time):   Great video, Drew! Who were those youngsters in the B/W insets? --- Robert

wa3ofc at 98.169.73.128 (ip98-169-73-128.dc.dc.cox.net) wrote on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:56:22 (Pacific time):   BEST RESULT EVER (9th - we were 10th back in 2006). PERFECT FOR OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY. Thanks to the GOTA Ops for a wonderful drive. Your bonus put us over the top!