[SFDXA] SFL Field Day EXTRA !

[Bill]

Hi Everyone,

The big event is just a couple of days away. Over 25 clubs and groups
will be setting up to participate in Amateur Radio's most popular
operating activity. Operations begin at 2PM Saturday thru 2PM on
Sunday.

Jeff and Barry will once again take the SFL Field Day Tour around the
Section. We will visit our West Coast counties first and travel back to
cover our East Coast counties. Our itinerary is based on the listings on
the Field Day Locator. If your group is not listed there and you would
like us to visit, just let me know.

Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed the week of June 19-25, 2017 as
Amateur Radio Week in the State of Florida. In addition, the following
locat government entities have issued their own proclamations for
Amateur Radio Week:

Indian River County
Palm Beach County

City of Belle Glade
City of Boca Raton
City of Boynton Beach
City of Delray Beach
Town of Davie
Town of Mangonia Park
Village of North Palm Beach
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Village of Wellington
City of West Palm Beach


Bonus points can be claimed for many things your group will be doing
anyway. They are listed in the FD Rules on the ARRL website.

Sometimes overlooked are coping the W1AW FD message. The W1AW schedule
is listed below:

ARLX005 2017 W1AW Field Day Bulletin Schedule

Day      Mode    Pacific    Mountain  Central  Eastern  UTC

FRIDAY  CW      5:00 PM    6:00 PM    7:00 PM  8:00 PM  0000 (Sat)
         Digital  6:00 PM    7:00 PM    8:00 PM  9:00 PM  0100
         Phone    6:45 PM    7:45 PM    8:45 PM  9:45 PM  0145
         CW      8:00 PM    9:00 PM  10:00 PM  11:00 PM  0300
    
SATURDAY CW      7:00 AM    8:00 AM    9:00 AM  10:00 AM  1400
         Phone    8:00 AM    9:00 AM  10:00 AM  11:00 AM  1500
         CW      5:00 PM    6:00 PM    7:00 PM  8:00 PM  0000 (Sun)
         Digital  6:00 PM    7:00 PM    8:00 PM  9:00 PM  0100
         Phone    6:45 PM    7:45 PM    8:45 PM  9:45 PM  0145
    
SUNDAY  CW      7:00 AM    8:00 AM    9:00 AM  10:00 AM  1400
         Phone    8:00 AM    9:00 AM  10:00 AM  11:00 AM  1500
         Digital  9:00 AM  10:00 AM  11:00 AM  12:00 PM  1600

Another is sending a FD message to the Section Manager (me) via RF
during the 24 hour FD period.This can be thru a traffic net or a digital
mode, however, it must be via an RF link, no regular emails allowed.

Appointing a FD Safety Officer is not only good procedure, it's also
worth bonus points. One of things he/she will advise you is to stay
hydrated during the heat of the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water.


Well, that's about it for now. Have fun and be safe and we hope to visit
with you and your group during the FD Tour.


Vy 73,


Jeff WA4AW

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ARRL Southern Florida Section
Section Manager: Jeff Beals, WA4AW
wa4aw at arrl.org