[LCC] w1aw/5 LA

[Mark Ketchell]

Hi Folks,
	Time is getting close and we are now working up a schedule for those 
interested in working W1AW/5 LA from the Louisiana end. We will need 
to activate multiple modes, primarily CW, SSB and RTTY, but others 
may be a nice addition. Propagation permitting, we need to provide 
contacts on as many bands as possible, 160 through vhf or higher. Our 
operation starts on June 4, and runs 24/7 for a full week. The 
pileups, particularly the first couple of days, are usually pretty 
serious, so we need some really good ops at the start. While we 
expect many contesters to step up to run the pile-ups, this is not 
limited to LCC members, so please pass the word to others who you 
think would like to run as W1AW/5. We will need folks who can run 
during the daytime when many are at work, as well as late in the 
evening/night.

	This IS a directed operation and not a chance to just get on and use 
the W1AW call. Those interested PLEASE contact me direct at <mycall> 
at <mycall> dot com. Let me know your preferred mode and what time or 
times you could be available (RTTY - daily noon to 5pm; SSB or 
CW-6p-10p only, etc). Depending on level of participation, we'll 
probably set things up in two hour shifts, and would prefer to change 
ops each shift, but an op could simply change bands or modes (if the 
slot is open) if they feel they could go more than 2 hours. We want 
everyone to get as much operating time as they want, but also want to 
allow as many as possible to operate. If you have a station that can 
run M/2 or M/M, and would like to host others who may be unable to 
operate from home, PLEASE let me know. Once we get some responses, 
I'll post some tentative schedules and get something on the web site. 
Just let me know your favorite mode and times and I'll start filling 
the schedule.

Thanks and 73,
Mark, K5ER