It's time for Field Day folks, and everyone is invited. See you there !
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...
...and here in the Muncie area, we do it in style !
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| Linda Rai, a retired local teacher, contacting Hawaii at Field Day 2012. Our GOTA station is reserved for non-hams just like her. Will you be next ? |
What:
ARRL Field Day 2013
Everyone in the community is invited and welcome. You DO NOT need an Amateur Radio license to participate. We have a get-on-the-air (GOTA) station specifically intended for non-Hams to have fun. We will also have HF SSB/CW, VHF SSB/CW and Satellite stations !
When:
2:00pm Saturday June 22, 2013 to 2:00pm Sunday June 23, 2013
Field Day activities run continuously for 24 hours. Feel free to arrive anytime and stay for as long as you like. We'll be there all night !
Where: Detailed Map (Google) • Printed Directions (PDF)
Monroe Township Conservation Club
2400 E CR 700 S (1/2 mi E of IN-3 S)
Coordinates: N 40° 5.740' W 85° 21.498' (40.095, -85.357)
From Muncie-- take Hwy 3 South towards New Castle. Turn LEFT (East) at CR 700 S, proceed 1/2 mile to the Club's entrance. Turn LEFT (North) through the gate, follow the lane 1/3 mile until you see the antennas.
The objective of Field Day is to work as many stations as possible on any and all amateur bandsª and to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions.
ª Except 60m, 30m, 17m and 12m. Field Day operations are prohibited on those bands.
This means we operate our stations outdoors with basic shelter, use only non-commercial power for our radios and pack in everything we need with nothing larger than personal vehicles. In short, we go off-grid with only what fits in a truck.
However... don't be discouraged if that sounds like an uncomfortable, primitive way to spend the weekend ! With fantastic support from our friends at the Monroe Township Conservation Club, Field Day participants can look forward to:
ARRL Field Day 2013
Everyone in the community is invited and welcome. You DO NOT need an Amateur Radio license to participate. We have a get-on-the-air (GOTA) station specifically intended for non-Hams to have fun. We will also have HF SSB/CW, VHF SSB/CW and Satellite stations !
When:
2:00pm Saturday June 22, 2013 to 2:00pm Sunday June 23, 2013
Field Day activities run continuously for 24 hours. Feel free to arrive anytime and stay for as long as you like. We'll be there all night !
Where: Detailed Map (Google) • Printed Directions (PDF)
Monroe Township Conservation Club
2400 E CR 700 S (1/2 mi E of IN-3 S)
Coordinates: N 40° 5.740' W 85° 21.498' (40.095, -85.357)
From Muncie-- take Hwy 3 South towards New Castle. Turn LEFT (East) at CR 700 S, proceed 1/2 mile to the Club's entrance. Turn LEFT (North) through the gate, follow the lane 1/3 mile until you see the antennas.
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| Conservation Club Entrance on CR 700 S |
ª Except 60m, 30m, 17m and 12m. Field Day operations are prohibited on those bands.
This means we operate our stations outdoors with basic shelter, use only non-commercial power for our radios and pack in everything we need with nothing larger than personal vehicles. In short, we go off-grid with only what fits in a truck.
However... don't be discouraged if that sounds like an uncomfortable, primitive way to spend the weekend ! With fantastic support from our friends at the Monroe Township Conservation Club, Field Day participants can look forward to:
- Shaded areas for all radio operating positions
- Modern indoor restrooms and facilities
- Family style meals served during the event (and treats for night owls)
- An air-conditioned building with comfortable dining and catering areas
- Safe, private and beautiful family-friendly facility with ample parking
- Quality radio gear and massive antennas... enough to make any Ham smile
So why come out ?
If you are...
Someone who has children around who love exploring technology and science
A Scanner fan interested in doing more
A person interested in radio comms or emergency power as part or your preparedness plans
An experienced or brand new Ham
A person who has never touched a radio and feel like having some fun this weekend
...then this event is all about YOU !
DON'T MISS OUT
BE THERE
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