[bars] Field day is here!

[KC1SOZ]

Wish I could go. I just came out of open heart surgery on Tuesday so the
only partying I will be doing is with my better meds. Have fun, folks!

73,
KC1SOZ
Juan


On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 6:53 PM Mark Nelson <
mark.nelson at keyalliancegroup.com> wrote:

> Hello BARS,
>
> Field day has finally arrived this weekend so we hope that all of you can
> join us at the Billerica Emergency Operations Center at 67 Alexander Rd.
> This is your chance to make as many contacts with other hams around the
> country, try some new modes of operation and make new friends.
>
> Tomorrow night, Friday we'll be setting up the dipole for 40 & 80 meters
> at around 7:00 if you would like to join us. The real fun starts Saturday
> morning at 9:00 AM when we set up the tower and the 20m, 15m, 10 meter
> beam. We could use some help assembling the antenna and helping to get the
> tower up so please join us.
>
> The radios and computers will also be set up and networked so we can log
> contacts as we go. At 2:00 the operation begins and we start making
> contacts. We made well over 700 contacts last year so we would like to see
> if we can hit the 1000 contact level so we need your help! This is a great
> chance for technicians to try the high frequencies which is a different
> beast from 2 meters. Once you get the bug and contact that rare European
> station you'll be studying for your Generals license in no time!
>
> Dinner will be served by chef Manny which will consist of Alpine beef
> burgers, hot dogs and steak along with a variety of tasty pasta dishes from
> Strombolis. Manny did a great job 2 years ago so we asked him back again
> this year so don't miss out!
>
> We'll be operating throughout the night for anyone who wants to stay.
> There will be coffee and plenty of food so we can make a good effort for
> our score. There are cots on the 2nd floor for anyone who wants to get some
> shut eye during the night.
>
> Sunday at 2:00 we start to break down the equipment and tower so we could
> use some help with that. For those who can't make it Saturday, come on by
> on Sunday morning and help us make a few more contacts. Taking the
> equipment down goes faster than set up so we appreciate anyone stopping by
> to help.
>
> I'm sure we'll have a great time and it gives us a chance to spend time
> with other hams making friends.
>
> We hope to see you there and sending out some RF!
>
> 73,
>
> Mark Nelson
> KA1INE
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