[K3PZN-List] FD Thoughts

[Bill Mellema]

I tend to agree with Rob's assessment...let's put the "Field" back in 
Field Day. Yes it's a lot  of work but can be fun at the same time. 
We have had Field Day events in the past that were as much of a 
social event than contest. We worked hard to rack up the contacts but 
we also enjoyed the comradery that goes with it. Since last year I 
have heard many members express the same view. There is a lot to be 
learned from young and old alike doing these exercises.
73's

Bill N3WM










At 12:49 PM 1/22/2008, Heath, Rob wrote:
>To me you just can't have a real "Field" Day without the field.  Setting
>up stations and antennas is as much a part (probably more) of the event
>as the operating.  While there are certainly benefits to using the FTC,
>the FTC station can be used for countless contests throughout the year.
>If people are just looking to operate in a comfortable environment
>without the setup hassles, then why not plan more club activities during
>various contests?  We can debate the potential need to build multiple HF
>stations following a real disaster.  However, we sent people down to New
>Orleans to setup temporary offices.  They were in relatively in-tact
>areas and still found a lack of operating infrastructure.  The basic
>setup skills are good for people to learn and practice.  Especially for
>the new members and kids who like to help setup.
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