[AReU] BARS 2006 Field Day

[Tony Stone]

I received my 2006 Field Day shirts Friday. I guess this is my official 
starting point for the BARS Field Day. I began thinking about the 
equipment  that will be required to accomplish my objectives. 

My objectives are as follows:

1.  Set up SSB stations on 6 meters, 2 meters, 70 cm, and 23 cm to 
    demonstrate the added modes besides plain old FM that are 
    available on these bands. These modes are not used as much 
    as old reliable FM but they can be exciting for folks that do not 
    have HF priviliges. The equipment can be had for about as much 
   cash as an FM rig if you will accept a slightly older model. Come 
   on down and try it out. 

2. Try and make as many satellite contacts as possible. The equipment 
    available will operate on AO51 and the ISS. Hopefully contacts will 
    be make on both. 

3. Set up a point to point microwave voice link on 10.3681 GHz. This 
    link will be between the upper and lower pavillion and will be for 
    everyone to try out. Give it a shot. Not too many folks have talked 
    on these frequencies. They are just a little lower that the downlinks 
    for your home satellite receivers. 

4. Keep as cool as possible and drink plenty of water and Gatoraid. 

5. Eat as much food that is bad for you as possible (bacon, eggs, 
    hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, etc.)

The set up will begin on Friday, June 23 at around 2:00 PM. The 
official Field Day operating period will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 
June 24 and will officially end at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 25. 

The only task remaining at this time will be for the tired and hungry 
"left overs" to pack up the equipment and clean up the area so that 
we may return again next year without a hassle. 

I hear that we will be operating 3A again and that the GOTA station 
will be in operation. It looks like the BARS 2006 Field Day is shaping 
up to be a great one. Please take time to at least attend and sign the 
sign in sheet and maybe to operate an hour or two. If not, just look 
around and give moral support to the "worker bees". I guarantee 
they will need it and will be glad you attended. 

If you want to drag your family and friends along please do so. They 
can also sign in and will be warmly received. They may also be 
impressed (you never can tell!!). 

73 and see you at Field Day, 

Tony