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We love to use the back their back shed for our Get-On-Air Events, so lets all support our friends…
Links to Photos of RARC’s 2018 Field Day Event.
on Radio City’s website
Posted by Ben Huset on Monday, June 25, 2018
From our VP Mike’s Blog
“Alpha nine Delta Foxtrot standing by!”
We only say “Whisky Zero Romeo Romeo Charlie!” until they acknowledge us.
IF they have a partial of our call then you say “Negative Negative” and repeat our call once or many times until they have it.
When they confirmed our call they will give us their “Class and Section.” We will log that with their call.
Make sure that we have it correct or ask to “Repeat Repeat!” or “Again Again!” until you have it right!
Then give our class and section. “Please Copy… 3 Alpha… Mike November!” again confirm that they got it.
IF wrong repeat our Class and/or Section only as needed!
If all is right then say “QSL” or “Good luck!”
Then move on to the next Caller.
A number given for how many transmitters is running at one time
A letter is given to indicate type of station and can only be… A, B, C, D, E, F.
Is location using 2 or 3 letters in the USA & Canada Examples…
LAX(Los Angeles), STX(South Texas), SNJ(South New Jersey), NFL(Northern Florida), MN(Minnesota), MI(Michigan), SD(South Dakota), BC(British Columbia), & NT(Northern Territories).
Always verify the frequency is clear before calling!
“CQ CQ CQ, This is Whisky Zero Romeo Romeo Charlie, CQ CQ CQ This is Whisky Zero Romeo Romeo Charlie and standing by!”
Keep calling with with 1 to 2 second pauses
If you hear someone Repeat their Call to confirm it
If confirmed then give our Class & Section “Please Copy 3 Alpha Mike November QSL”
Confirm their Class & Section by “We Copy” & repeat their Class & Section
If wrong.. Have them repeat it until right!
If Signal fades out… Say their Call and “Please try us later!”
End by saying “QSL” or “Good luck!”
“QRZ this is Whiskey Zero Romeo Romeo Charlie and standing by!”
OR
“CQ CQ CQ, This is Whisky Zero Romeo Romeo Charlie, CQ CQ CQ This is Whisky Zero Romeo Romeo Charlie Calling and standing by!”
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2018 RARC’s & BARA’s Field Day
June 23 thru 24th
7000 Nicollet Ave S
Richfield Community Center (Lower level)
NO Tobacco or Alcohol onsite at anytime!
All members should participate on Field Day even if not with RARC or BARA
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What is Field Day?
It is…
An event which showcases the amateur radio hobby to the general public and local government
An opportunity to build ones radio skills and confidence on the air
An opportunity to try out different radios and modes of operation
A way to give all amateurs a chance to get on frequency bands they might not otherwise be able to
A time to meet club members’ families
An opportunity to talk to people from all over the United States and Canada
A way to share ideas, operating techniques and technical advice
A way of testing emergency preparedness skills
A way to honor our fellow hams that have gone silent key
A contest to see how many contacts can be made in a 24 hour period ***
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We will be doing a program your VHF & UHF Mobiles & HTs radio “Ham Clinic” during Field Day
Each session will cover 15 mins Radio Basics, 15 mins PowerPoint Demo, & 15+ mins hands on your radio.
Your Required to bring your own radio. We will even power for the mobiles.
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Food options
If you want to Reserve a Rib dinner or Pulled Pork sandwich dinner please pay Louis at PayPal or go to our June 20th meeting. Each dinner is $15/person and must be paid to Louis by the end of RARC’s June 20th meeting.
We will be having…
A food truck onsite the whole time Finer Meats & Eats
Free…
Ice cold city water
Five Watt Coffee Donated
You may bring your own food & refreshments. (NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED)
(RARC & BARA are not responsible for any paid food services.)
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Sign-up
Please Sign-up below to help us get our numbers of people coming. All family & friends are welcome. Hams non-members of RARC or BARA are invited and can sign-up.
Please Email us at W0RRC.RARC@gmail.com for any questions.
Please give them a big thanks, and lets have all members join them by helping them out.
Thanks to all the officers that served last year and let them guide the new officers.
Don KC0TJ club’s Advisor
Only a current member with a Call letter can run for any office and/or vote.
Elections coming in January.
We are seeking officers for President, Vice Pres, & Secretary