[K3PZN-List] FD Thoughts

[Joe Tracey]

>From: Bill Mellema <mellema at qis.net>
>Date: 2008/01/22 Tue PM 12:52:14 CST
>To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>, 
	k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] FD Thoughts

>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
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>Bill N3WM
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>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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