Field Day
June 24-25, 2017
What is Field Day
This is Ham Radio's most popular operating event.
We set up in the carnival grounds at the PHVFC. Start with 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. If we are ambitious, we will add a second station.
Ham's ability and willingness to do this 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 (80, 20 & 10 meters) | Transceiver with accessories (FT-991) | Michele, KB3LLS |
| HF station 1 | Antenna (G5RV) | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 1 | Portable mast | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 1 | Coax | Mike WM3J |
| HF station 1 | Antenna Tuner (FT-991 internal) | Michele, KB3LLS |
| HF station 1 | Computer with N3FJP s/w | Mike, WM3J |
| HF station 1 | CAT | Mike, WM3J |
| HF station 1 | Bandpass filters | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 1 | AC power strip | Brian, N3VN |
| HF station 2 (40 & 15 meters) | Transceiver with accessories (IC-735) | Al, W3TRW |
| HF station 2 | Antenna (40 meter dipole) | Mike, WM3J |
| HF station 2 | Coax (RG-8 150 ft) | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 2 | Antenna Tuner | |
| HF station 2 | Computer with N3FJP s/w | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 2 | CAT | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 2 | Bandpass filters | Charlie, W3CQB |
| HF station 2 | AC power strip | Brian, N3VN |
| Power | Generator | John, N3BHW |
| Power | Fuel for generator (No ethanol) | Charlie, W3CQB |
| Power | Fire extinguisher | Michele, KB3LLS |
| Power | HD extension cord (2 x 100 ft) | Michele, KB3LLS |
| Other | Talk-in station (146.895) | Brian, N3VN |
| Other | Networking | Brian, N3VN |
| Other | Public computer | Brian, N3VN |
| Bonus points | 100% emergency power | John, N3BHW |
| Bonus points | Media publicity | Michele, KB3LLS |
| Bonus points | Public location | Al, W3TRW |
| Bonus points | Public info table | Charlotte |
| Bonus points | Message to Section Manager | Mike, WM3J |
| Bonus points | Message handling | Mike, WM3J |
| Bonus points | Satellite QSO | Mike, WM3J |
| Bonus points | Alternate power QSOs (FT-817) | Andy, KB3RFH |
| Bonus points | W1AW bulletin | Brian, N3VN |
| Bonus points | Educational activity (Satellite tracker) | Mike, WM3J |
| Bonus points | Visit by government official | John, N3BHW |
| Bonus points | Visit by agency representative | |
| Bonus points | GOTA | |
| Bonus points | Web submission | Charlie, W3CQB |
| Bonus points | Youth participation | Mike, WM3J |
| Bonus points | Social Media | Charlotte |
| Bonus points | Safety Officer | Ralph, N3XWN |
| Food | Water and soda | BARC |
| Food | Saturday lunch | Michele, KB3LLS |
| Food | Saturday dinner | Michele, KB3LLS |
| Food | Midnight snack | Michele, KB3LLS |
| Food | Sunday breakfast | Mike, WM3J |
| Food | Sunday lunch | Michele, KB3LLS |