[PPRAANet] Field Day set up Friday operation Saturday/Sunday

[Dan Scott]

Field Day setup starts Friday at noon! 

There is a lot of work involved getting everything set up, but with 
enough people showing up helping it goes so much easier and more fun 
too.  One thing that will make it a lot easier is using the fire truck 
to raise the towers (can you say "Kodak Moment").

Field Day Saturday should be a lot of fun.
- 3 HF stations (Digital, SSB/CW, and SSB) Send me an email or drop by 
and sign up for a time slot to operate
- VHF/UHF and if "the magic band" is open there will be a flurry of 
activity.
- The Satellite will be in operation.  I find this fascinating.  Drop by 
the station, there is a lot to this one!
- If you have friend and family that are wondering about this thing 
called Amateur Radio, have them drop by and get on the air. 

Emergency Services
Learn about emergency services, from the on-site Emergency Operations 
Center, to the El Paso Co. mobile Communication and Command center. 

Other activities:
- D-STAR hands on Voice/Digital, Geocaching, Crochet, horseshoes,  there 
is a bowling alley next door so bring the family!
- If you want to know about some of the various Red Cross disaster 
training classes, they are tentatively scheduled (due to recent weather 
related events, the trainer may not be available).

Yup, there's more.  But I get harassed about my long emails...*yes, it 
could be longer*. 

Oh yeah! There's food too and don't forget the Saturday evening 
potluck.  Check the web site (ppraa.org) for times and items to bring.

Plenty of activities, Plenty of fun!  Hope to see you there.

73!
Dan
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