So many things going on, we forgot to update the Field Day Group site.
We had another good Field Day this year. A good group made the trek to the Sierras and put the equipment together for another FD op. Thanks to all that made it, and to all the stations we worked on the bands.
We tested a new Antenna Launcher and reel system, more about that later.
The site here was offline for awhile due to a nameserver issue, now fixed.
Hope to see you at QuartzFest!
– W6AKB
We’ve been so busy lately that Field Day almost snuck up on us this year. But we’re planning, getting organized, packing, and almost ready to depart for this trip. We made a run up the hill and verified this year’s late snows are not going to block us from the site (though road repairs and repaving will change our route and introduce delays). There are lots of fallen branches (some of them larger than a tree!), and road erosion on the site access road, and there’s even some snow left, but we have a plan to get through. Bring a shovel and saw!
We have 15 folks on the roster, and we’re planning to have a great ARRL Field Day 2017!
We have a number of excellent callsigns available to use, so I can’t predict which one will be chosen. In any case we’ll look for YOU on the airwaves!
Have a Great Field Day!
Pacificon is coming soon. We’ll be there, at the flea market, and occasionally at the Wife’s jewelry booth or the Buddipole booth. Come by and say hi!
— Alan, W6AKB
Last weekend was the ARRL’s annual “Field Day”, we took our radios, antennas, camping gear and antenna launchers to the hills and enjoyed the weather and fellowship of old and new friends.
The band conditions weren’t great, but our 40 meter station, Quad Zepp antenna and operator racked up an impressive score nonetheless. 20 meters with a tribander was also busy, but the contacts came harder.
Hope you also had a great Field Day!
— Alan, W6AKB
Here we are, almost to Field Day 2015. This is a busy year and it has been difficult to prepare and do everything else that must be done, but we are doing it. We have shipped a lot of Antenna Launchers, and now we’re packing for our own Field Day camping trip.
Hope to see you on the air!
