[TVARC] Winter Field Day 2025

[Mark KX4LEO]

For any clubmates interested in Winter Field Day who may not have any place
from which to participate, this may be of interest to you.


Winter Field Day will be conducted on January 25-26, 2025.  Although Sumter
County ARES itself will not be coordinating this year's event as it has in
the past, Sumter ARES is providing a venue where any amateur radio operator
can participate in Winter Field Day, regardless of whether or not they are
affiliated with any organization.



Click here <https://winterfieldday.org/> for more information about Winter
Field Day.


Although this event is commonly recognized as a contest to see how many
contacts can be made on different bands and using different modes, OUR focus
will be on LEARNING.  So if you want to learn more about how:


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   To participate in a contest without the anxiety.
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   To properly erect antennas in a field environment.
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   To use a Nano VNA and Antenna Analyzer to check antennas and feedlines.
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   To operate different types of amateur radios.
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   To make contacts using phone, CW and digital modes.
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   To operate various amateur related computer software.


This event will be held at my QTH, 12391 SR 471, Webster, FL 33597.
Talk-In frequency is on the KX4LEO repeater on 147.360 (+) PL/ 97.4, and
the K4HOG repeater on 147.030 (+) PL/ 123.0.   Earl Hassemer, W9EJH, is
coordinating this event.  If you would like to participate, or if you have
any questions about the event, please contact Earl by email at
earlh at bloomer.net <earlh at bloomer.net?subject=Winter%20Field%20Day%202025> or
on the air on the K4HOG repeater (147.030).  We will have a campfire
Saturday evening.  We may need it Hi Hi.  Bring your own hotdogs,
marshmallows, drinks, and chairs.  Sumter County ARES is providing the
equipment, however, if you would like to bring and use your own, you are
certainly welcome to.  We look forward to seeing you at this learning
opportunity.


*Mark Newby, KX4LEO*

Emergency Coordinator

Sumter County ARES
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