Official WCARES Field Day Schedule is now available here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A7a98VJQ-w-kW-YofA_3ockxSjCg61HFJdD_WvqFVrU/edit?usp=sharing
Click the following link for the Field Day 2018 presentation by Carl, KB9DKR:
https://wcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018_FIELD_DAY_PRESENTATION.pdf
Here’s the link to the N3FJP logging software: http://n3fjp.com/fieldday.html
along with the links from Carl’s presentation:
KX3 Training: WCARES Field Day application of the Elecraft KX3 radio and PX3 panadaptor. (Cliff, N3CCB)
https://youtu.be/vS6liED9OS0
N3FJP Training: Field Day application of N3FJP contest logging software. (N3FJP)
https://youtu.be/DJEIXuoKWqc
The June 16th Chew & Chat will have a special briefing for all members with active responsibilities as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about the activities involved with our WCARES annual ARRL Field Day event, held this year on June 23-24, 2018 at the Williamson County Public Safety Building, 304 Beasley Drive in Franklin, TN.
We have a great line-up of station operators who have been confirmed and the entire schedule will be posted soon. Those who placed an order for the official WCARES shirt will be able to pick them up. There will be a strategy overview covering the equipment, bonus point activities and HF propagation.
Additionally, we will provide training for efficient contest operating tactics so that our members can get the most enjoyment from their time on the air with CW, voice and digital modes as we seek a national placement in our event category.
For Field Day, the public welcome table will be staffed from 1pm-5pm on Saturday.
Click this link to fill out the sign-up form: https://goo.gl/forms/1IQKDXHwRRJwBcQ13
You can participate in Field Day no matter what level of experience you have.
We did very well last year, achieving first place nationwide in the 5F category. However, we should strive to do better each year. Adding some 160m contacts this year should boost our score even further. It’s not a contest, but as long as they’re keeping score, we might as well win!
Again, more information including the use of contesting strategies will be discussed at the June Chew and Chat on Saturday, June 16th.