by Bob K9MWM
SKI COUNTRY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
FIELD DAY – K0RV
JUNE 27 – 29, 2014 (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Last minute updates: www.k0rv.org or https://k0rv.wordpress.com
PLEASE BRING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TO FIELD DAY
NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED
Talk-in 146.88 –600 PL 107.2
Field Day 2014 – is the last weekend in June.
Antenna Setup and site setup (generators, camping) begins at 3PM on Friday, June 26th on our traditional SCARC Field Day site.
Field Day Operating starts on Saturday, Noon (Mountain Time) and runs for 24 hours till noon on Sunday the 28th.
This year we will again be networking our logging computers with N1MM contest logging software (Click Here). Pete (N0ECT) and Eric (K0JEG) met with some success last year connecting all Operating station computers via WiFi! It works! Ask them at Field Day how it works. Eric actually designed a Raspberry Pi project to use the GPS time signal to sync all our networked computers to the second (probably less). You have to see this board. Phil (N0KE) and Stan (KR7C) will be setting up the CW (Morse code) station. Ash (KQ0C) will bring up the GOTA station. This is for beginners only and those without a license. This will also be used as the 3rd station. Prentice (K0VXP) will set up the digital station. I’ll (K9MWM) be setting up the SSB station. Bob (KI0G) will get the satellite contact worth 100 points – right Bob? A drawing will be held for FD shirts, hats & pins, if you help with Antenna/Site setup Friday…Bring the family. The kids will have a great time. The 360 degree view is astounding and Mt. Sopris is our backdrop.
Our goal is to get everyone to operate. We will help newcomers. You can attend for an hour or 3 days. It is up to you. We have 20 acres for camping. You are responsible for your own camping gear, food, and clothing. We will plan to have a potluck dinner Saturday evening at 6 PM. Please bring a dish to share. Sunny days can be hot…the nights are cool if clear at 7800 feet. A jacket or fleece will keep you warm. It takes a couple hours to take down and pack the equipment. We should be on the road by 2 PM Sunday at the latest. We have separated our operations area and camping areas. Please follow the signs to the designated area to set up your camp. NO OPEN FIRES are allowed. Bring along a fire extinguisher if you have one. Gas camp stoves are OK. Bring some shade – no trees in the area. 12×12 canopies will work with tie downs. So, come on out and participate in a nation-wide emergency preparedness operation (a.k.a. Field Day). VEC Tests will be given any time over the 3 day period. Talk-in frequencies for our linked repeaters are 146.88, 146.67, 146.61(–600 PL 107.2), the Anvil Points repeater 147.15 (+600 PL-107.2) or the Aspen system 146.58 simplex (PL 107.2).If you have any questions call me at after Monday Jun 23rd at 970-945-8722 or 970-379-1731. You will have fun! See you there! Bob K9MWM
Ski Country Amateur Radio Club - K0RV Field Day 2016 - near Mt. Sopris in Colorado 