Field Day '07

GET ON THE AIR (GOTA)!!! There is no morse code test for those non-hams reading this!! Ham licenses have never been easier to get. The entire purpose of this station is to allow new hams, or non-hams to operate at field day without pressure. The contacts don't roll in at 60 per hour, they come in as slow as you want, and there's an "Extra" class ham operator there to coach you too! Next year GET ON THE AIR at field day!

LET'S EAT! The under-21 group around the much anticipated Famous Dave's BBQ Sandwiches! KCØWIP did a little work behind the scenes, and as a result, we were able to munch on GREAT food from Subway, Famous Dave's, Panera, and Baker's Square. Here you see a few of the younger folks grabbing a bite to eat for dinner after a busy afternoon.

Around dinner time, we received a visit from Councilman Bob Nowicki. It seems that no matter where I go, Bob pops up somewhere. It's great to see our local leaders taking an interest in ham radio. The general feeling among most government officials is that ham radio is old and antiquated. This is simply not the case, our rigs are computer controlled, and can communicate everything from morse code to pictures. E-mail is faster, except when it doesn't work. Then the hams kick in, and yes, we can still send pictures without the internet, and did so at field day.

Hey look at what we can't do! to the right you see KC0UTI and KC0NPF operating some... toys!! Another hobby of mine is top spinning. What you see in the picture is a "diabolo" and yes that's Spanish for devil. They're quite the fun toy to be able to play with, and I've spent a few years learning. The beautiful YL is also learning, and she can toss these around quite accurately.


GET ON THE AIR (GOTA)!!! There is no morse code test for those non-hams reading this!! Ham licenses have never been easier to get. The entire purpose of this station is to allow new hams, or non-hams to operate at field day without pressure. The contacts don't roll in at 60 per hour, they come in as slow as you want, and there's an "Extra" class ham operator there to coach you too! Next year GET ON THE AIR at field day! LET'S EAT! The under-21 group around the much anticipated Famous Dave's BBQ Sandwiches! KCØWIP did a little work behind the scenes, and as a result, we were able to munch on GREAT food from Subway, Famous Dave's, Panera, and Baker's Square. Here you see a few of the younger folks grabbing a bite to eat for dinner after a busy afternoon. Around dinner time, we received a visit from Councilman Bob Nowicki. It seems that no matter where I go, Bob pops up somewhere. It's great to see our local leaders taking an interest in ham radio. The general feeling among most government officials is that ham radio is old and antiquated. This is simply not the case, our rigs are computer controlled, and can communicate everything from morse code to pictures. E-mail is faster, except when it doesn't work. Then the hams kick in, and yes, we can still send pictures without the internet, and did so at field day. Hey look at what we can't do! to the right you see KC0UTI and KC0NPF operating some... toys!! Another hobby of mine is top spinning. What you see in the picture is a "diabolo" and yes that's Spanish for devil. They're quite the fun toy to be able to play with, and I've spent a few years learning. The beautiful YL is also learning, and she can toss these around quite accurately.
Sarah KC0ZNB at the GOTA station. (KØMD photo) Let's eat! (KCØGND photo) Club officers with Rochester City Council guest Bob Nowicki (black shirt). (ABØBW photo)	"BJ" KCØNPF and Stephanie KCØUTI experiment with new antennas?? (KCØGND photo) Don KCØQGB and Bob ABØBW at the HF PSK31 digital station. (KCØGND photo) KariAnn KCØWIP and daughter with Scott KØMD and his daughters Sarah KC0ZNB (l.) and Katie K0KEW (rt.). (KCØGND photo)
As I finish up, I can't help commenting on the weather this year. I wasn't sure it was really field day because for the first time that I remember (well ok, the 3rd time I've actually been to field day), it DIDN'T RAIN!! At least, Don, KCØQGB and others were out weather spotting before field day, that makes it official. Above right you see Don and Bob, ABØBW at the controls of the digital HF station. They came up with a good stack of contacts this year as well, despite the "minor antenna mishap." (Say that 10 times fast!) The general atmosphere was fun and exciting, and since I can only speak for me, I'll be there next year!!! Story by KCØNPF A time lapse video by NØADQ of the RARC Field Day setup can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyYZAThcBz0