[K3CAL] Field Day Final

[Jim Tetlow]

Will be seeing everyone at 07:30 tomorrow, this may be a nicer spot from an operation standpoint.  Overhead fans and lights are in this pavilion already. Bring insect repellant there will most likely be a good representation of mosquitoes at this location……I’ll pass along a tip given to me this afternoon by Bob N3PPH, put a dryer fabric softener sheet in your pocket; the little critters don’t like that aroma! Maybe even keeping the pavilion somewhat fresh after a long hot day on the radios!!

 

Special thanks to Dave (PQS)  and Bob (PPH) for helping me get the power plant in my jeep this afternoon. We shall have lots of power!

 

Best Regards,

Jim Tetlow

 <mailto:jimtetlow at chesapeake.net> jimtetlow at chesapeake.net

 

From: k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N3TZO
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 4:53 PM
To: Calvert ARA
Subject: [K3CAL] Field Day Final

 

All,

 

I'm sure by now, all that are participating in Field Day this weekend know that the venue has changed due to circumstances beyond our control.  Due to stage repairs that were delayed due to recent weather, the location will be at the Corbin Pavilion at the back of the museum.

 

As disappointing as this is, I have taken time to consider the root of what Field day is about.  Beyond the food and the fun of radio, it is about setting up and operating in less then optimum conditions.  Emergency communications is also a root of our association.  These two things go hand-in-hand.

 

Though we prepared and planned for our setup on the main stage, there has been a sudden change just prior to the event leaving us no time to make formal plans collectively.    We will go in with our previous plans, and will adapt to the conditions given.  This is emergency communication.  If we truly believe what we say, that we are able to provide assistance during emergencies, then we will put together a successful event, even if we have to change our station class, etc. to make it work.  We will also use this as an example to our visitors that this association can adapt, and deploy, and do it quickly.

 

I have attached a picture showing the location of the pavilion in relation to the museum, with text.

 

Though we will be able to pull vehicles into the area of the pavilion, the space is limited, and should be mostly used for loading and unloading, with parking in the museum lot, or perhaps the large lot across the road from us.

 

I look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow!

73,
Dave/N3TZO
Skywarn ID: CTN09

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