[W2CRA] W2CRA Field Day.

[Kurt Cathcart, KR2C]

Hello All,

Field Day is quickly getting close.  This year the event will be held on 
June 23-24.  The club will gather at our usual spot at the county 
complex for setup on Friday June 22 at around 4:00pm.
We need all the help we can get to help set up so if you have some time 
please plan to help out.

For stations this year we have:
     Glenn AC2BH with  a Siltronix radio for the GOTA station.
     Tony W2HWW  with a Kenwood TS-50 for and operators station.  Also 
PSK32 capable.
     Kurt KR2C with a Kenwood TS-450 for an operator station.
     Sid (sorry can't remember the call) will be there with his CW pavilion.

We have plenty of room for Joe ( again can't remember the call) and his 
CW camper.
If anybody else has a radio that they would like to use, I'm sure we can 
find some space an an antenna for it.

This year we would like to try and get the logging software network 
connected.  We would need 3 or 4 wireless capable laptops to make this 
work well.  I can furnish one or two for the cause.  If you have one 
that we can use, please let me know.


Once again, Tom NU2W has done a great job with the food.  Here is what 
he has organized:

Sat morning bagels, donuts, coffee
Sat afternoon subs, salads, soda
Sun morning more fresh bagels/muffins, coffee
Sun noon pizzas, soda

I will have some burgers/dogs for Saturday evening for anybody who wants 
to eat out that night.
If there is anything that you can contribute please drop Tom an e-mail 
at oemeoc88 at comcast.net and let him know what you can bring.

This is one of out big club events.  It would be great to see you all 
there helping and operating in the event.

-Kurt
KR2C



On 4/23/2012 7:51 PM, Kurt Cathcart, KR2C wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Planning for Field Day is under way.  Glenn AC2BH and myself, Kurt KR2C
> are organizing the event. As always, we need your help to make this
> effort successful.  We need your help.  Below is a list of areas the
> club would like your assistance with.  Right now we are looking for
> volunteers to manage the organization of these areas.  If you choose to
> manage one of these groups we are not expecting you to take on the
> responsibility of completing all these tasks.  What we would like you to
> do is to oversee getting club members or others to assist you to
> complete these tasks.  We need all club members to share the burden.
>
> If you choose not to help us manage one of these groups and you would
> still like to help, please review to descriptions below and let us know
> what you might be able to help with.  If you are interested in helping
> us set up or tear down the event we would also like to hear from you.
> And while we are at it, if you would like to operate ate the event or
> know of anybody who would like to operate, drop us a note.
>
> This event is fun for everybody.  It's even more fun when we have lots
> of help and operators.  Everybody is welcome.  Bring a friend.
>
>
> *Site Management*
>
>         * Secure permission for the field day site on the days of our event.
>         * Arrange to get the trailer moved to the event site or organize
> members with
>           pickups to move needed "stuff" to the event site.
>         * Ensure that we have the necessary towers/poles and equipment to
>           raise antennas. (work with Station captain on what is needed)
>         * Arrange for generators and gasoline
>         * Plan for shelter. tents/campers/landscape trailer, etc.....
>         * Lock down plan for over night unused gear
>         * Arrange for funding for generator rentals and gas
>         * Get gear back to trailer
>
>          * Arrange for a "port-a-potty" for Field Day use
>          * Interface to the ARRL
>
>
> *Food*
>
>         * Solicit donations of food or money for event
>         * Make sure Grill is in working order and has propane
>         * Water or drink for Build up/ Tear Down
>         * Coffee/donuts for Saturday and Sunday Morning mornings operators
>         * Hotdogs/hamburgers for lunch/ dinner
>         * Garbage removal from site
>
>           *Arrange and organize club member to contribute food for the group.
>
> *Station*
>
>         * Plan for operation stations.  What class will we run for the event?
>         * Plan for antennas.  beams? dipoles? verticals?  combination?
>         * GOTA Station
>         * Station modes.  SSB/PSK/RTTY/CW VHF or Satelite
>         * Work with Facility captain on site layout and hookups
>
> *Build Up/Tear Down*
>
>         * Organize manpower necessary to build Field Day site
>         * Work with Facilities captain on getting needed equipment from
>           trailer to site
>         * Assisted with obtaining forgotten resources during the event
>         * Organize manpower to tear down site at the end of the event.
>         * Work with Facilities captain to get gear back to trailer
>
> *Organization*
>
>         * Work with all captains to help organize the event
>         * Advertise our event to the public.
>         * Work the Station captain with the GOTA station
>         * Develop an operator schedule
>
> I'm sure that there is a bunch that I missed.  Again, I'm looking to be
> "Elmered" here by the veterans.  We can always add to the list.  Field
> Day will soon be upon us.  let me know as soon as you can how you can
> help out.
>
> -Kurt
> KR2C
>
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