[South Florida DX Association] BARC Field Day

[Bill]

Based on the results of the survey sent out, The Broward Amateur Radio 
Club (BARC) will be participating in the American Radio Relay League 
(ARRL) 2010 Field Day event on Saturday, June 26^th and Sunday, June 
27^th at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 
33442. The event will be held under a huge tent in the Primitive Camping 
Area in the southwest portion of the park beginning at 2:00 pm Saturday 
and ending on 2:00 pm Sunday.  You can come for all or part of it.  The 
event itself is FREE, but there is a nominal charge to gain entry into 
the park.  All amateur operators as well as the public are welcome to 
attend to learn about ham radio and practice their operating skills.

The Broward Amateur Radio Club will be serving a delicious BBQ for only 
$5.00 per meal.  To get your mouth watering, here's a sampling of what 
will be served -- BBQ Chicken, Smoked Chicken, Sausage, Hamburgers, Hot 
Dogs, Chips, Assorted Side Dishes and Soft Drinks.  For breakfast you 
might see pancakes, eggs and coffee.

Let us know if you are planning on eating so that we can make sure we 
have enough food for everyone.

ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in amateur 
radio.  Tens of thousands of amateur radio operators gather for a public 
demonstration of our service.  Field Day is a part educational, part 
operating event, part public relations event -- and ALL about FUN!

The purpose of Field Day is a trial run to see how well the ham radio 
operator can set up their radio, put up an antenna and make contacts 
with other ham operators around the country or around the world.

One important part of Field Day is to learn what it would take to get 
communications going after a disaster such as Hurricane Andrew or the 
Haiti Earthquake.  The other part of Field Day is to meet and share with 
other hams and the general public the enthusiasm and excitement of ham 
radio.

New hams are encouraged to attend as well as those thinking about 
becoming licensed.  In addition to the main operating station, there 
will be a special station set up called a GOTA station which means "Get 
On The Air".  A seasoned and experienced ham will be there to show you 
the ropes so that you have the opportunity to explore different aspects 
of the hobby.  Don't worry about bringing equipment, it will be set up 
for you.  We just need you to show up, have fun and join us for some 
great food and camaraderie.

Since this is a 24 hour event, you are welcome to spend the night.  Many 
hams sleep under the stars or in the comfort of their cars.  If you have 
a tent, you are welcome to set it up.  Bring your family as well!

We hope you will be able to join us and enjoy Field Day at Quiet Waters 
Park!

Robin Terrill  N4HHP

BARC President