[W2CRA] Field Day!!

Tue Jun 13 09:55:36 EDT 2017

All,

Speaking of Field Day, a visit was made to the trailer yesterday by 
George, AC2NX, Len, K3SLJ and myself to clean up and sort out the "rats 
nest" (turns out to be squirrels nest) :). We made pretty good progress 
with weed whacking, carcass clearing and general clean up of the 
interior of the trailer. We still have work to do, i.e. potentially 
additional shelving, new rear door, but we identified most of the gear 
earmarked for Field Day. Some of the items we took home for a thorough 
cleaning.  We were not able to find any banners, only some signs to be 
used in the tents. Understand there was some question about banners 
recently for the March of Dimes event. So are there banners that exist, 
possibly in someone's basement? If not, I'd be happy to donate one to 
the cause.

73
Dave - KD2DB

On 6/12/2017 9:39 AM, Kurt Cathcart, KR2C wrote:
>
> Hello Members -
>
> Field Day is getting closer.  ARRL Field Day is the single most 
> popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the 
> fourth weekend of June of each year, more than 35,000 radio amateurs 
> gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from 
> remote locations. Field Day is a picnic, a camp out, practice for 
> emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN!
>
> As Many of you know, We have moved our Field day site form the County 
> Facility on Route 12 to the Regal Ridge Community Center (RRCC).  This 
> is for a couple or reasons:
>
>   *     Avoid the noise that has been persistent at the Rt 12 site.
>   *     Work in along side with a CERT exercise at the RRCC site.
>   *     Test how well we can adapt to a new site.
>   *     Become more publicly visible.
>
> This year Field Day is June 24-25.  The event officially kicks off at 
> 2pm on the 24th.  However, there is plenty of work to be done before that.
>
>   * Friday June 23rd at 5:00pm those of you who have the capability to
>     transport our gear (tables/chairs/tents/generators, etc..) please
>     make yourself available at the trailer at the Rt12 complex.  The
>     rest of us will meet at RRCC to prepare the site.
>   * Friday June 23rd at ~5:30pm we will set up the tents, generators
>     tables, etc...  Typically no stations or antennas get set up at
>     this time.
>   * Saturday June 24th ~8:00/9:00am we will have some Dunkin Donuts,
>     Bagles, Coffee (that's "swill" to you Phil) and then we will set
>     up our antennas and Stations.
>   * Saturday June 24th ~12:00 noon we will have a BBQ (world famous
>     Original Chili anticipated) and eat, chat and put last touches on
>     our installations.
>
> Nicole K2NJH has certainly set us up with donated food.  This food is 
> from ShopRite of Flemington.  If you have the chance to purchase from 
> their store then please do so.  We are planning to have a BBQ after 
> set up on Saturday.  We could certainly use your donations of side 
> dishes, salads, chips, etc.. to round out the BBQ.  Coolers with ice 
> for drinks are a must so we need your help out here.  If they have 
> drinks in them then that's a bonus.
>
>   * Saturday June 24th at 2:00pm Field Day officially starts. With a
>     bit of luck, duct tape and bubble gum, hopefully we will be ready
>     to start.
>
> The event runs continuously up to 2:00pm on Sunday June 24th when 
> Field Day officially ends.  I plan on staying during the over night 
> hours.  It would be nice to have a backup just in case work calls me 
> away and to also keep me company during the wee hours.  If there is 
> anybody who can get to the RRCC by 6-6:30am on Sunday morning for 
> relief it would be greatly appreciated.
>
>   * Sunday June 25th after 2:00pm we will begin to break down the
>     Field Day site.  We need the same guys to help move our equipment
>     back to the trailer.  Please keep in mind that many hands make
>     light work.  If you are available to help with breaks down then
>     please make the effort.  Many of will be tired and can use your help.
>
> Below are a couple maps of our site at RRCC.  This should help those 
> of you who are unfamiliar with the site find your way there.  As per 
> the bottom map,  Please keep in mind that the spot that says Holland 
> Township is a very steep hill.  To the left of that is a less steep 
> hill.  It is not advisable to bring a vehicle down these hills.  RVCC  
> has offered a "gator" to help us move gear in and out of that field.
>
>
>
>
>
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