[Harc] Winter Field Day 2024 Operational Plan

[ben adams]

Some final notes:

1. I will be monitoring arcata vhf simplex 146.430 during setup, feel free
to call out if you lose your way. DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS THE FIELD.

2. I have absolutely no plan for group food, snacks, or drinks, please be
self sufficient.

73,
Ben

On Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 11:21 ben adams <timidfreerider at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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