A call for Field Day participation

The biggest Amateur Radio event of the year

Many of you have expressed interest in the upcoming Amateur Radio Field Day. Your timing is perfect as the emphasis this year is on GOTA stations i.e. getting new and unlicensed hams on the air. Below you'll find a brief description of Field Day. Please respond if you are interested or have any questions.  If you would like to get a little pre-field day practice on the radio, drop into the OTC this Saturday and we'll get you on the air!

I realize that some of you may not be local, but perhaps you might check for a club in your area that is participating in Field Day. 

Field Day is always held on the fourth full weekend in June, this year on the 24th and 2th. For those who are not familiar with the event, Field Day is an annual exercise when Amateur Radio enthusiasts, primarily across North America, activate for a 24-hour period. It is more than a contest, however, as teams are encouraged to operate using alternative methods as needed for emergency conditions. It is also a great time to socialize, collaborate, and share ideas to innovate further.

At SARC-SEPAR

Focus this year is to make it more inclusive for recent graduates, new members and the public with a program called ‘Get On The Air’ (GOTA). Unlike previous years we will be providing our best antennas, radios, and frequency bands to GOTA on a priority basis to foster interest in the hobby and participation in our programs.

SARC participation in Field Day this year will take place at the OTC (5756 142 Street, Surrey BC) and in the SEPAR trailer - with the SEPAR trailer being set aside for GOTA use. The plan is for two individuals at a time operating, one as logger and one as operator. You do not require a ham license or a license with honours to operate as I plan on being present as station manager for the full 24 hours. 

The Surrey-Now Field Day article

Our Field Day activation was described in a Surrey-Now article:

https://www.surreynowleader.com/community/surreys-ham-radio-operators-hope-to-make-contact-with-every-province-and-state-during-field-day/

73

~ Larry VE7LXB

GOTA@ve7sar.net