Winter Field Day Info

 

Winter Field Day?
Field Day is perhaps the most popular of the many activities enjoyed by Amateurs. Every June the bands come alive with improvised signals proving the ability to respond to emergencies. The event also offers an opportunity for camaraderie and a chance to test ourselves in less than ideal circumstances, however, emergencies and natural disasters don't always happen in the summer. Winter winds, icy limbs and bitter cold replace the thunderstorms and blistering heat of summer.

To test our abilities to operate in the winter, in 2007 SPAR established a Winter Field Day event and invited all Amateur Radio operators to participate. In both 2007 and 2008 the event was enjoyed by many and considered a success and has been designated an annual event to be held the last full weekend each January. Therefore it is time to issue the invitation for the Third Annual SPAR Winter Field Day!

The 2010 Winter Field Day will be held from 1700 UCT (9:00 a.m. PST) Saturday January 30, 2010 through 1700 UCT (9:00 a.m. PST) Sunday January 31, 2010.

The object of the event is familiar to most Amateur Radio operators: set up emergency-style communications and make as many contacts as possible during the 24 hour period. The rules encourage as many contacts on as many bands and modes as possible, because during a real emergency, the most important factor is the ability to communicate, regardless of band, mode or distance.

Please join with SPAR in promoting amateur radio and keeping our bands alive!

-This section from: http://www.spar-hams.org/contests/winterfd/index.php

How will LCARC participate?

 

Here's the scoop...
The LCARC will participate in the Winter Field Day starting Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 9:00am. Setup will begin at about 8:00am. We will be located in the LODGEPOLE YURT campsite.  see map »

The plan is to operate overnight until Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 9:00am. NA7EM and KE7WOE will provide the primary stations, but you are welcome (AND ENCOURAGED) to bring your station.

Restrooms are close to our stations.

Heat will be provided.

Hot dogs (or chili) and coffee will be provided IF we get enough participants that RSVP.

Fishing on the lake is encouraged!

 

 

RSVP to Emmett or Ray is highly recommended so you will receive details as we approach the event. Please RSVP via email: w7vjd@lewisclarkarc.org

So we suppose you want directions to the park?

From Lewiston travel E. on Hwy 12 approximately 10 miles, then travel S. on Hwy 95 approximately 32 miles, then W. on Olander Rd. The Park is located one-quarter mile W. of the town of Winchester. There are obvious signs to the town of Winchester and to the Winchester State Park Main Entrance. Follow those signs! Need more help? Visit the state park website using the "get there" link below.

Highlights:

CONTESTING (ALL MODES..COME LEARN SOMETHING NEW!), FISHING, CAMPING, FOOD, FUN!!!!

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