Our current model of a mix of contesting and social gathering has worked for GBARC for many years. Although, this year we did not have many stations operating, it was still nice to sit and chat a bit with others that we have not seen for some time.
However, Adam's comments about being better organized are still valid. It is not with the setup, or location or other generic details. It seems that every year we have the same recurring issue and that is with our logging.
The time to prepare for field-day, is NOT the day of field-day.
Field-Day is an exercise in emergency preparedness. But it's not a test for Adam or Bernie to demonstrate that, its for other members as well. Take a turn and set up your station for field-day. All we ask is that you have N1MM+ logger operating and connected to your radio so log data can be automatically recorded.
For details on how to set up N1MM go here. It also includes setup information so you can use digital modes as well.
https://gbarc.ca/fd.php
Another thing to consider is interference caused by our own activities. Here is a link to some neat bandpass filters available as a kit.
https://va6am.com/items-for-sale/
My XYL and I are offering our QTH for Field day 2023.
I propose the following
80m station
40m station
20-15-10 station using the portable tower and beam.
" It's never to early to prepare for field-day "
However, Adam's comments about being better organized are still valid. It is not with the setup, or location or other generic details. It seems that every year we have the same recurring issue and that is with our logging.
The time to prepare for field-day, is NOT the day of field-day.
Field-Day is an exercise in emergency preparedness. But it's not a test for Adam or Bernie to demonstrate that, its for other members as well. Take a turn and set up your station for field-day. All we ask is that you have N1MM+ logger operating and connected to your radio so log data can be automatically recorded.
For details on how to set up N1MM go here. It also includes setup information so you can use digital modes as well.
https://gbarc.ca/fd.php
Another thing to consider is interference caused by our own activities. Here is a link to some neat bandpass filters available as a kit.
https://va6am.com/items-for-sale/
My XYL and I are offering our QTH for Field day 2023.
I propose the following
80m station
40m station
20-15-10 station using the portable tower and beam.
" It's never to early to prepare for field-day "