The BARC Field Day site was again as it
was for the last two years at the corner of Turnbury and Arlington Blvd. It was a very
public view. |
Tod, KG4CCX, attaching the NC flag on top of
TA-33Jr. |
John, N8MPX, assembling his satellite antenna. |
Portable tower assembly |
A quick break from setup to discuss
progress |
TA-33 with USA Flag. |
Satellite antenna assembly |
Paul, KS4YF,
doing some stake pounding! |
Paul, KS4YF, cranking the tower with the TA-33 to position. |
Brightleaf ARC equipment trailer |
Looks like everything is ready to go! |
Andrew, 8, grandson of W4YDY,
makes one of the first Field Day contacts. He worked a YL in Canada on 20 meters. |
Public Information booth |
Albert, WA7FXB, working CW
while Terry, K4ZYD, logs. |
BARC Field Day antenna farm |
Mike, KD4MTT, has the
hamburgers cooking! |
John, K4KBB, checks the hot dogs! |
Chief Cooks, Mike, KD4MTT,
Terry, W4RCN, (back to camera) and John, K4KBB |
Field Day operators with the cooking in the background. |
20 meter station |
John, N8MPX, at his
satellite station |
Mac Manning, KD4AFL, Pitt
County Sheriff, had his command center at the site. |
Information booth with the NC Canine Emergency Response Team banner displayed. Five of their members passed the Technician exam at a special VE session. |
The best line of the day! |
Pile those plates high. There was plenty to go around. |
The families came out for an excellent
dinner |
The winner of the Garmin Nuvi 650 GPS device was Scott Langley, KD4YIM, Grimesland. Dave Pulver, KG4CZV, right, is presenting the unit to Scott. |
John, K4KBB, and Taylor, W4WTM,
solve world problems! |
Satellite station |
John, N8MPX, at his
satellite station with Paul, KS4YF, in the background. |
Paul, KS4YF, making
contacts. |
Wonder what President K4ZYD
is really dreaming? |
Bill, WA4SLC, making Field Day contacts. |
Ted, KI4PWX, and Bernie, WA4MOK, making night repairs. |
Murray, K4MHM, Field Day
Chairman, welcomes visiting Greenville Mayor Pat Dunn. |
Mayor Dunn checking out the 6 meter
operation. |
Mayor Dunn makes a contact to Pennsylvania on
6 meters with control operator Bernie, WA4MOK, and logger, Richard, K4CRD. |
Everyone is all smiles after the successful
contact on 6 meters. |
Joe, WB2YFM, and Terry, K4ZYD. |
Dave LeMoine, KV4CN,
operates 20 meters. |
Some guys just have to be shown how it's done! |
Ted, KI4PWX, removing rotor while Bernie, WA4MOK,
waits. |
It's time to fold up, load up, go home, shower and rest! A great time was had by all. |
Pictures by W4YDY. If anyone wants a larger copy, let me know and I will email it to you. |
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