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Due to some unique circumstances, I got to use a number of items for the first or first significant time,
including fans, DC lights, adapters and cables. For the most part I had everything needed, but as it turns out,
Mark (N8TWO) still managed to throw me a curve even I wasn't prepared for. (he needed an HDMI cable)

I've started taking notes during Field Day, keeping a list of things that we could have used but didn't have.
I've found that these things are very difficult to remember later, so I write them down as I run into them, so
I can review them later and make adjustments as needed. It's generally a combination of things I need to fix,
replace, add to totes, or fabricate before the next event.


CHECKLIST:

repair the powerpole contact on one of the CCA jumpers (marked with red velcro)

make another 100ft CCA reel for split solar transmission line

add two 6ft 3.5mm stereo jumpers to audio adapters bag in operators tote

set aside powerpole block shells for W0HHF

make two more 6-port powerpole blocks w/voltmeters for powerpoles box

install magnets and cord keepers on all four camper lights

add 2x 1ft small split-loom tubing to powerpoles box (to protect solar transmission lines at windows)

free and lube the zippers on my canopy bag AGAIN

add roll of paper towel to food tote

fasten down the plastic neck sleeve on the 12v desk lamps

make two SAE-to-PowerPole adapters for adapter tub

make 5x 12-inch #10 OFC jumpers for OFC jumpers box

add another triple usb cable to the adapters box / USB bag

make 2x #14 inline powerpole power switches for powerpoles box

make PWM light dimmer for powerpole box

get a more reliable weather radio

add heat shrink to powerpole ends of solar transmission lines

find missing battery post to powerpole adapter (Mark/N8TWO had it)

re-stock solar wire tie box

add grill fork to food tote

prep Cushcraft R5 for Field Day use (in progress)

water-proof my canopy with some rain-x etc

check charge voltages for both solar controllers

check solar panels for damage




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