[OFARC] Fwd: [BVARC] BVARC Winter Field Day 2023

[ralph phillips]

BVARC plans for WFD
Courtesy of Mr. Jeff Greer.

Ofarc will be at Stephen f Austin state park near Sealey.
BVARC will be at Brazos bend.

Ralph

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From: Jeff Greer <greerjw at hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2022, 7:40 PM
To: ralphephillips at msn.com <ralphephillips at msn.com>
Subject: FW: [BVARC] BVARC Winter Field Day 2023

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From: Kori Rahman via BVARC <bvarc at bvarc.org>

Subject: [BVARC] BVARC Winter Field Day 2023

[WFDA Bear]
BVARC Winter Field Day 2023!

Winter Field Day 2023 is just over a month away, and BVARC is having an official club event for it. We will be camping out at Brazos Bend State Park on January 28th through the 29th operating five HF stations for the entire 24-hour contest period. The modes we will be set up to operate include voice (SSB), CW, and digital (RTTY, JS8Call, VarAC, etc.). Our goal is to assemble a portable operation in the park running on emergency power only and operate as many modes and bands as we can.

In order to achieve this, WE NEED YOU to operate our stations, log lots of contacts, and make BVARC a top contender in this worldwide contest! No matter your license class or experience level, you can come and operate at our stations using the club call sign with help and guidance from your fellow hams. You can come by and operate for a few hours, or camp with us overnight (see details below). We hope you will join us for a great time practicing emergency radio operation, having some delicious food, and enjoying the company of your fellow hams.

Details about BVARC’s WFD event:

  *   A sign-up sheet will be posted to the BVARC website (BVARC.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbvarc.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce8d7e5da8f5944d9387e08dae54fcfed%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638074428216417190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jtibzg%2FsUcUU60s8xgRWBXrk5h%2B89INfP27vK3wENhw%3D&reserved=0>) and e-mail reflector on Monday December 26th at noon. Operating slots will be listed in one-hour increments, and those who sign up first will have priority in selecting bands during their time slot.
  *   We have rented two screened shelters at Brazos Bend State Park and will be operating and camping at those locations for the duration of the event.
  *   Talk-in will be on the 146.940 MHz repeater to provide directions to the park and our campsite. Also the park rangers will be aware of our event and can direct you to our site.
  *   We have a limited amount of overnight camping space at our sites (you may rent your own if available). If you would like to camp with us please put the name of all campers on the sign-up sheet. You will also need to bring your own tent and/or sleeping bag.
  *   The contest hours are 1pm CST Saturday January 28th to 12:59pm CST Sunday January 29th. Of course we will work in a little Parks on the Air a few hours before and after the WFD contest hours if you’d like to participate in that as well.
  *   All five HF stations will be ready to operate on SSB and will have a PC with logging software and digital mode software. You do not need to bring any radio equipment.
  *   Lunch Saturday will be hot dogs (veggie option available), dinner will be a few different curries and rice (prepared by me), and breakfast Sunday morning will be coffee, pastries, and maybe even kolaches!
  *   Standard day use fee of $7/person applies (free if you are a Texas State Park Pass holder). Please see tpwd.texas.gov<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftpwd.texas.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce8d7e5da8f5944d9387e08dae54fcfed%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638074428216417190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yABcQrG9D2xNnN0gR33iKC1Tf3TZVsmdthhRXlkO4W4%3D&reserved=0> for further details about park admission and rentals.

Where:
Brazos Bend State Park
21901 Farm to Market Rd 762
Needville, TX 77461
(Directions<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FhBbLrQvBEkH9dmtz9&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce8d7e5da8f5944d9387e08dae54fcfed%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638074428216417190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ungm1wilLU4CoxB0pCz8zsexMn%2FbHdspX%2Flto0X2XQ8%3D&reserved=0>)

When:
January 28th - 29th, 2023
(From Saturday at 10am until we wrap up on Sunday afternoon)

So mark your calendars and come GET ON THE AIR with BVARC for Winter Field Day 2023! If you have any questions about this event please reach out to me (WX5KR) at Kori113 at gmail.com<mailto:Kori113 at gmail.com> or Anthony (W5LIC) at W5LICTX at gmail.com<mailto:W5LICTX at gmail.com>.

Thanks and 73,


Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516

Kori113 at gmail.com<mailto:Kori113 at gmail.com>


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