[Elecraft] Response to Oregon FD request

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/13/07 12:38:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
n0ss at earthlink.net writes:


> For what it's worth, and generally UNfortunately for all concerned, 
> Field Day is probably the very WORST TIME for a new operator (to the 
> area) to go to a radio club function and expect to be warmly received...

Agreed.
> 
> During FD, everyone is running around, trying to ensure that 
> everything is installed (properly) and running so things can start on 
> time... additionally, there's a lot (usually) of activity during the 
> entire activity and well-intentioned welcomes often go out the door 
> with trying to keep track of who's operating what and where, and how 
> the rigs are working.
> 

I have observed three general types of FD group behavior:

The first is the well-prepared group. People know what they are supposed to 
be doing, how to do it, and where the stuff is for them to do it. And they're 
busy doing it.

The second is the unprepared group. People don't know what they are supposed 
to be doing, don't how to do it, and don't where the stuff is for them to do 
it - or even if they have the stuff. And they're busy trying to figure it out.

The third is the observer/kibitzer group, who simply watch and sometimes 
offer comments. 

The first two groups are distracted by their activity.


> If you want to visit a club, do it at a regular meeting and then 
> you'll have a lot better chance of being warmly received. And, if 
> you're NOT... find another club.  But please don't let the welcome 
> you hoped for and didn't receive during Field Day cause you to decide 
> that this club (whomever they happen to be) is unfriendly or closed 
> to newcomers.
> 

The thing with FD is that you have to show up when they are doing the 
planning - which varies all over the place. 

And if one group doesn't seem welcoming, try another. If none of them are 
welcoming, start your own. 

You don't need a formal club - just a group.

73 de Jim, N2EY


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