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DRAFT - STATION INFO - DRAFT

• There are currently 5 fixed operating positions with the ability to add several more when necessary (just plug them into the patch panel).
• Each position is configured to operate, depending on what contest is being run, what band and what mode for that position.
  A example would be the 20 meter phone station.
  This position would be configured to use the 20 meter stack with the ability to switch any combination of the stack in or out. i.e. top and bottom, top and second, all or any one of the antennas. This fast switching is done through a relay system and a rotary switch.
  • Link to picture of 20 M Stack here.
  • Pix 20 M Switch picture to go here
  • Pix of main console In special configuration for all band single op multi TX.

• It is possible to operate both phone and CW on the same band with little interference. This is done by high Q filters and the keeping the signal CLEAN.
  • Filter picture to go here

• Logging is done via the TR contesting log program by N6TR.,
  Each operating position has a computer linked to the radio and to the other computers via the TR serial network. The TR logging program was chosen because of it's ability to run on simple computers under MSDOS 6.x and because of the high reliability.
  • Computer picture with TR to go here

• Canada unique contests.
  RAC Canada Day (July 1) and RAC winter contest.