2008 WB9DKL..HF Mobile Antenna Shoot-out
October 10th Friday before IRC Meeting.
Shootout Award became Travel award in 2008;
with winners listed for each year and keeping the award for one year.
Award is returned for the next annual October club meeting Shoot out.
Award has return instruction on back.
Objective:
Have FUN while exploring antenna propagation and construction concepts for
Amateur radio mobile antennas.
Location: IRC meeting - ITC facilities (W & SW Parking Lot.)
Date: 10 OCT 2008 Friday (rain date:_-TBA__) ?
October meeting of the Indianapolis Radio Club
TIME: 6:30-8PM (before the regular meeting)
Test Frequency:2008 antenna shoot out will be held on
75 meters Freq.
3806 Khz )
RULES:
1. Drivable to the ITC site, mobile antennas on Vehicles only. (2 to 4 wheels)(No Trailers allowed)
2. No taller than 13 feet 6 inches measured from the ground.
3. PL259 connector must be provided to allow for test gear connections.
(a)Any Antenna presented for testing must have an SWR of 2:1 or less at the test Frequency.
4. A color Ribbon shall be fastened to the top of the participant's antenna. (For Pix ID)
5. No (PA) Power amplifiers allowed.
6. Participating mobile antenna that emits the strongest received reading at the calibrated receive
antenna
and measuring equipment …
wins !
Procedure:
1. Participants must present / Check in with the Shoot out coordinator.
2. All participating antennas will be inspected prior to the test to insure
specifications of the test are meet.
3. Transmit test antennas will be located 140-175 feet from the calibrated receiver for 80 meters.
4.
All tested antennas shall be located at the same spot for the entire test.
5. Participants will present their test antenna/vehicle to the prescribed location for test set up
when called by the test committee.
(IRC meeting / ITC facilities (W & SW Parking Lot.))
6. Test committee will connect the calibrated transmitter to the test antenna and allow for a
brief tune up by the antenna owner.
7. Test committee will perform and record the signal test results.
8. Test committee shall ensure that that no other testing is in progress affecting the test;
while any antenna is being tested.!
(No RF interference)
(no 80m antennas in the near field of the test range!!!)
9. Each participant will be allowed sufficient time to make any
antenna peaking adjustments.
All participating antennas should be ready for testing when called.
Shoot OUT Committee:
This committee shall have final authority for decisions on all shoot out procedures, rules, awards and applications of this event.
WB9DKL-Ron Chair.; W9IH- Chuck, K9XV-Tom, N9QVO- Dave.
Award:
1-Participating mobile antenna that emits the strongest received reading at the calibrated receive
antenna and measuring equipment
…wins "TOP HAM"!
2- All participants readings will be posted on the IRC website.
Shoot out results
3- Shoot Out Award for Top ham will be
Presented at the IRC meeting.
For more info contact:
Shoot -Out Coordinator....EMAIL WB9DKL
Prepared by: W9IH
