[Harc] Winter Field Day 2024 Operational Plan

[ben adams]

Attached are two pdfs (courtesy of Don C. KE6HEC) of the map for anyone
having trouble viewing the map from the link.

Ben

On Wed, Jan 24, 2024, 22:20 ben adams <timidfreerider at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
> If you are interested in any information regarding Winter Field Day,
> please continue reading. If you have any questions regarding this event,
> contact me directly. Questions sent "back to the reflector" may not be
> answered.
>
> I, you, we, will be operating radios in Blue Lake, CA this weekend. Here
> is a link to a map https://caltopo.com/m/C0VFC/D0R5MG47V0E4V413 (thanks
> Anthony, KG6LHW) that shows the desired site layout. Take note of the "day
> use" parking area, and the approach direction.
>
> We need individuals to help set up the tower and beam antenna, and tear
> down. 730am arrival to setup and test the beam antenna, erect tower, and
> deploy dipole antennae.
>
> *Site safety:*
> Anticipate inclement weather, there will be wet grass and mud. Bring
> appropriate attire.
> Trees and bushes may be wrapped in leafless Poison Oak vines, which are
> just as potent as their leafy selves, and much harder to identify!
>
> *Radio Operations:*
> All amateur bands, *except 12m,17m,30m, & 60m*, may be used for this
> event. This is an excellent opportunity for technician participation.
>
> I desire to be digitally dextrous. For this event each digital mode worked
> on each band worked counts as 1 multiplier for the points total.
>
> We will be using the N3FJP logging application, in a networked
> configuration. If you plan to bring and use a logging computer, please
> ensure you have the latest version of the software: Winter Field Day 2.8.7
> it can be found at this website if you need to update:  N3FJP's Amateur
> Radio Software <https://n3fjp.com/winterfieldday.html>. Ideally your
> logging computer will have an ethernet port, to connect to the wired
> network. If you only have a wireless connection it may not work
> consistently.
> Some information to aid in "setting up" N3FJP day of:
> Common Fields:
>
>    1. We will use the club call sign W6ZZK.
>    2. Our location is 40.88, -124.00
>
> Required Fields:
>
>    1. Class is _O, (#will be determined just before the event starts
>    depending on how many simultaneous operating transmitters we have on site.)
>    2. ARRL Section is SF.
>
> Optional Fields: (These fields should be updated throughout the day if
> radio operators change, using the Operator tab at the top of the N3FJP
> screen)
>
>    1. Your/the radio operator's callsign
>    2. Your/the radio operator's initials
>
>
> Thank you for your patience,
> 73,
> Ben Adams
>
>
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