Field Day
June 25-26, 2016
What is Field Day
The most fun we have all year. Again this year we will join forces with BARC.
Our plans are still being formulated but here is typically what happens. We set up in the carnival grounds at the PHVFC. Let us assume a 100 watt transceiver. Add a multiband antenna in the trees and a portable generator. Finally add a computer for logging and CAT control. We have a complete amateur station where absolutely nothing existed before. Neat. We operate this station for 24 hours and see how many other field day stations we can contact.
Ham's ability and willingness to do this when nothing actually exists is legend. Maybe this is practice - maybe it is just fun.
Field Day Schedule
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | 2:00 pm | Setup |
| Sat | 10:00 am | Setup |
| Sat | 2:00 pm | Contest starts |
| Sun | 2:00 pm | Contest ends |
| Sun | 2:00 pm | Tear-down |
Who is bringing what
| What | Description | Who |
|---|---|---|
| HF station 1 | Transceiver with accessories (Yaesu FT DX 3000) | BARC |
| HF station 1 | Antenna (G5RV) | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 1 | Portable mast | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 1 | Coax (25 ft RG-213) | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 1 | Antenna Tuner (Internal) | BARC |
| HF station 1 | Computer with N3FJP s/w | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 1 | CAT | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 1 | Bandpass filters | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 2 | Transceiver with accessories (Icom IC-7000) | Bill, N3WD |
| HF station 2 | Antenna (Long wire) | Bill, N3WD |
| HF station 2 | Portable mast | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 2 | Coax | TBD |
| HF station 2 | Antenna Tuner | Bill, N3WD |
| HF station 2 | Computer with N3FJP s/w | Bill, N3WD |
| HF station 2 | CAT | Bill, N3WD |
| HF station 2 | Bandpass filters | Charlie, W3CQB |
| Power | Generator (Honda EU2000) | John, N3BHW |
| Power | Fuel for generator | BARC |
| Power | Fire extinguisher | Al, W3TRW |
| Power | HD extension cord (100 ft) | Al, W3TRW |
| Talk-In | Talk-in station (146.895) | Brian, N3VN |
| Bonus points | 100% emergency power | John, N3BHW |
| Bonus points | Media publicity | Charlotte |
| Bonus points | Public location | Al, W3TRW |
| Bonus points | Public info table | Charlotte |
| Bonus points | Message to Section Manager | Bill, N3WD |
| Bonus points | Message handling | TBD |
| Bonus points | Satellite QSO | TBD |
| Bonus points | Alternate power | Andy, KB3RFH |
| Bonus points | W1AW bulletin | TBD |
| Bonus points | Educational activity | Sharon, K3DUH |
| Bonus points | Visit by government official | TBD |
| Bonus points | Visit by agency representative | TBD |
| Bonus points | GOTA | TBD |
| Bonus points | Web submission | TBD |
| Bonus points | Youth participation | Bob, KA3MMS |
| Bonus points | Social Media | Sharon, K3DUH |
| Bonus points | Safety Officer | Bob, KA3MMS |
| Food | Water and soft drinks | BARC |