Restored World War II ship on AM

[WB2UFO]

Hello group

The LST 325 (Landing Ship -Tank 325) that has been restored to WW II specks is touring the Mississippi River.  http://Http://lstmemorial.org

The ship will be in Hannibal Missouri Thursday the 21 of August through Monday the 25 of August, 2008.

The ham club I belong to has be given the honor of operating the radio room on ham frequencies while it is docked in Hannibal.

I will be in the radio room from 11:00 AM until 1:00PM local (Central US Time).  Most of the other operators in my club will be using an SSB rig brought on board for the purpose.  I have asked to operate the original equipment on AM. 

I must confess although I have an Icom 735 with AM capabilities, I have used it only two or three times in that mode (A long time ago )

Here is where I need your help.  What frequencies should I use?  Will I find people to work?  Would any one like to make a sked?  Would anyone like to help me with any advice you think I will need?  If any of you live close to Hannibal Missouri, would you like to come down and see the ship?

Larry
WB2UFO

[Mike/W8BAC]

I would try 40 meters, 7.290 AM. Some use 7.295 but I suspect you only have basic equipment and won't be able to make sure your not transmitting above 7.300. Stick to 7.290.

I'll listen for you from 11-1PM CDST. If the band is in any shape at all you'll hear me. Quite a few people here use this frequency. See you than.

Mike
W8BAC

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

40 should give you reasonable results as Mike indicates, perhaps into mid-late afternoon or longer before the FBC interference starts to encroach. Good signals with less power are realized on that band as well, so you're likely to get a decent response.

If Perry W8AU is onboard, he should be able to help you out with the original gear. Much of it came from members on the milsurplus list back when the ship was first brought back from overseas, and should be in decent shape.

I'll give a listen as well, although that is Boxboro weekend which I'm planning to attend,

Good luck, and thanks for posting it here, Larry.

[Mike/W8BAC]

Hi Larry,

I listened for you on 7.290 from 11 until 2 PM your time on Saturday. I called on AM many times, no joy. Did you have problems with the station?

That's some ship. Nice story behind it.

Best Regards,
Mike

[WB2UFO]

Sorry for the confusion Mike.  Please try again on August 21 through the 25th.

I will be at the mike on August 22. Friday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM local central time

We will be special event station K0S.  I will also look for activity from my home on 40m at 7.290 at different times of the day until then( and even after the ship is gone).  I have an Icom 735 and a 250 foot long wire up at about 40 feet.  It works out well on 40.  I will be looking for any one that can help me make my Icom 735 sound good on AM. 

On the ship I will be using the old refurbished WW II equipment.  I don't know what type of antenna we will be using there.  Do any of you know what was the standard antenna they might have used on that ship then?

Larry
WB2UFO

[WB2UFO]

The ship should arrive today in Hannibal Missouri (August 20,2008)  the tours and radio operation will start tomorrow. 
Look for me on AM at 7.290 on Friday from 11:00AM to 1:00 PM (centraL Time)or the other guys all four days, all day, on the frequencies as stated below for SSB and CW

See you there.
Larry
WB2UFO

            KØS  Special Event                         

Subject: KØS Special Event: WW2 LST 325 Ship
 
This information is on page 81, in August 2008 QST magazine.
 
Aug 21-Aug 24, 1300Z-2359Z, Hannibal, MO. Hannibal Amateur Radio Club, K0S. WW2-LST 325 Ship in Hannibal Missouri. SSB 14.265 7.265 CW 14.040 7.040. Certificate. Hannibal Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 1522, Hannibal, MO 63401. $3 fee for certificate. W0KEM.com
 
 

[Mike/W8BAC]

Sorry for the confusion Mike.

Sounds like I'm the one that wasn't paying attention Larry. I'll see if I can check in tomorrow and Friday. I have the times. I'll look for you than.

Best Regards,
Mike