This post should be titled “Better Late Than Never“! As you all know, Field Day is in less than two weeks, the last weekend of June. We would like to get some kind of idea who is coming. So, to that end, Matthew/K7MCW has prepared a form to get input from all interested attendees. Matthews form can be found here.
We need folks to help with setup and teardown and all points in between! Summer Field Day just isn’t the same without you. This year we have the much awaited triplexer giving us the ability to work 10, 15 and 20 meters simultaneously!
Included this year, Chuck/W7CRG will be setting up and going over the benefits of operating on 10 meters. This has particular appeal to technicians as it gives them a slice of HF heaven capability!
Also, many of you have expressed an interest in Winlink. Some of you have dabbled in this email for ham radio venture. Recently, it was used at the ODART exercise, giving us here in the coastal danger zone, the ability to communicate and coordinate far and wide. John/KN4RTK will be introducing you to the capabilities of this great tool at 3 p.m. Saturday during Field Day.
In the past, we have had breakfast, lunch and dinner provided for those caring to partake. This year, it’s a bit different. It’s chili time! Sitting on the slow and low burner will be a pot of chili and a few side condiments to top off this classic dish. It will be with both meat and beans, so be aware! This different approach will give those taking a class or operating, the ability to “grab a bowl and go”, figuratively speaking only, but don’t go far! Stay right there on the OCCC campus and help us make the 2025 Summer Field Day an event to remember!