Alexandria Radio Club FD Chairman: Jack Hranicky – K5OTZ Annual Ham Radio Field Day June 22-23, 2013 Armistead Booth Park, Alexandria, Virginia

Rules and information: ARRL Field Day Overview ARRL Field Day is not a fully adjudicated contest, which explains much of its popularity. It is a time where many aspects of Amateur Radio come together to highlight our club’s many roles. While some will treat it as a contest, most groups use the opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to local elected community leaders, key individuals with the organizations that Amateur Radio might serve in an emergency, as well as the general public. For many clubs, ARRL Field Day is one of the highlights of their annual calendar.

Thanks to Stephanie Adamy’s great effort, the FD food was super. Many thanks to her. Jeremy (KF7IJZ ) set up a totally independent 15 meter station operating only on solar power We did two radio ARRL bulletins for points Both days we had Cub Scouts working radios We had first-timers on HF We had newly licensed hams set up the Got-to-Get on the air station We had a variety of antennas (most worked very well) We had 30 people attend, most worked a band station As with last year, the 20 meter station worked the league We worked stations from Hawaii to Serbia, even Puerto Rico We had several stations operating the entire 24 hours We had two CW stations bringing in contacts We had a PSK station bringing digital calls We had newspaper coverage We had an educational table for the public, even the Alex police stopped by And, we had a great time doing RADIO. Last Year……..

2012 Sign-Ins for Field Day KJ4FUU KI4MWP KI4MWQ N8IK K5OTZ KK4CKI AJ4YZ WA7LB WA7NB W9TCE KF4BBT KI4BXU KV3W KJUYH N4CWP K4RKB N2KFA KI4LFG K6CLM KK4JQM AF4ZV KK4JQR KA4GFY K4GOR KD4FBT N0LIC KK4JQQ KI4QUG KF7IJZ K4AXQ KK4CBL KKCKJ KF4BBT and 6 VISITORS + BOYSCOUTS

Past Club Field Day History…

Field Day = Total Contacts divided by the number of stations divided by 24 hours.

2011 = 9.72 calls (C/H) per hour 2012 = 7.50 calls (C/H) per hour ARC CLUB SCORE: Efficiency Formula: C/H divided by membership times equals 34.2 and 2012 equals 25.0

2012 LESSONS LEARNED… Hams: Did not work all stations – especially at nite Did not work all stations – especially at nite Did not work the full 24 hours Did not work the full 24 hours Left early on Sunday Left early on Sunday Number of Hams was adequate for number of stations Number of Hams was adequate for number of stations Antenna interference Antenna interference

1 :03:28 Portable Solar Power - a Primer for the Radio A views |5 months ago 1 :03:28 Portable Solar Power - a Primer for the Radio A views |5 months ago 6 : W4HFH ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day - Alexa... 4,394 views |8 months ago 6 : W4HFH ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day - Alexa... 4,394 views |8 months ago 3 :44 Solar Panel Test in Clouds with Goal Zero Bould views |10 months ago 3 :44 Solar Panel Test in Clouds with Goal Zero Bould views |10 months ago 1 8:25 Emergency Solar Generator with Goal Zero Boulde... 24,124 views |10 months ago 1 8:25 Emergency Solar Generator with Goal Zero Boulde... 24,124 views |10 months ago 4 :20 Unboxing of the West Mountain Radio CBA III 439 views |1 year ago 4 :20 Unboxing of the West Mountain Radio CBA III 439 views |1 year ago 4 :29 Day 1 Experiment Goal Zero Solar Panel Array 990 views |1 year ago 4 :29 Day 1 Experiment Goal Zero Solar Panel Array 990 views |1 year ago 1 :26 Goal Zero 60w solar array proof of concept 1 1,066 views |1 year ago 1 :26 Goal Zero 60w solar array proof of concept 1 1,066 views |1 year ago 4 :45 Alexandria, VA Cameron Run Flash Flood ,550 views |1 year ago 4 :45 Alexandria, VA Cameron Run Flash Flood ,550 views |1 year ago 1 3: W4HFH ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day - Alexa... 1,929 views |1 year ago 1 3: W4HFH ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day - Alexa... 1,929 views |1 year ago 0 :50 My QRP Portable Station-Yaesu FT-817ND 7,537 views |1 year ago 0 :50 My QRP Portable Station-Yaesu FT-817ND 7,537 views |1 year ago 7 : Virginia QSO Party - Part 2 of 2 1,163 views |1 year ago 7 : Virginia QSO Party - Part 2 of 2 1,163 views |1 year ago 1 0: Virginia QSO Party - Part 1 of 2 3,706 views |1 year ago 1 0: Virginia QSO Party - Part 1 of 2 3,706 views |1 year ago 0 :55 0 :55 Video on our Webpage KF7IJZ

Planning for 2013 Field Day: Band Captains will meet June 2 rd (2:00 pm) to plan Alexandria Radio Club Field Day operations. General requirements for power General requirements for power Basic location of radios Basic location of radios Placement of antennas Placement of antennas 2012 Armistead Booth Park, Alexandria, Virginia

WEATHER CONDITIONS In case of a storm: Cease all radio operations Disconnect all antennas Disconnect all power Cover all power suppliers Shut down all generators

UNIFORM OF THE DAY

2013 FIELD DAY RADIO OPERATIONS: W4HFH (5A) KA4FGY – CLUB TRUSTEE (EXTRA CLASS LICENCE) But, therefore: ALL STATIONS OPERATE AT THE HIGHEST CLASS LEVEL AT TRANSMITTER

Hours/Days of Operation Set Up: Saturday, June 22, 2013: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Radio Checks: Saturday: 12:00 pm to 1:50 pm Operations: Saturday 2:01 pm to Sunday 1:59 pm Take Down: Sunday, June 23, 2012: 2:00 pm until finished

West Alexandria

Armistead Booth Park FD N 38º W 77º Elevation: 185 feet FD Area Taped Off

Satellite View of Park FD

1 = Trailer = 75/80 Phone station 2 = 15 Meter Phone station 3 = 20 Meter Phone station 4 = 40 Meter Phone station 5 = 2 Meter Phone station 6 = 10 Meter Phone station 7 = 6 Meter Phone station. The yellow lines are marked at each 100’. The north south road is 500’ and the distance from the corner to the tennis courts is 300’. 5A - Map Legend (Previous Window)

Site Power Configuration of Generators And Solar Panels Parking Rest Rooms Club Trailer GENERATOR SOLAR Tent Shelter

Site Configuration of Antennas Parking Rest Rooms Club Trailer Shelter Precautions: ◊ Ground lines ◊ Anchors (tie downs) ◊ Taped off areas ◊ HF radiations

“Who is” Band Captains Hams who actively participate in Club activities Hams who have demonstrated radio- working abilities Hams who have a history of contesting Hams who have fielded complete radio stations, namely radio, antenna, power, etc. Hams with Field Day experience, especially long sessions at the mike Field Day is limited to the number of stations and band captains

ARC Band Captains* Band Station Captains Band Station Captains 2M _______K5OTZ___ 2M _______K5OTZ___ 6M and Digital _____KI4D_______ 6M and Digital _____KI4D_______ FD Operating Stations 10M Phone ___KJ4FUU_____ 10M Phone ___KJ4FUU_____ 15M Phone __KV3W__ 15M Phone __KV3W__ 20M Phone __N4CWP_____ 20M Phone __N4CWP_____ 40M Phone ___KF7IJZ ___ 40M Phone ___KF7IJZ ___ 75/80M Phone ____KA4GFY______ 75/80M Phone ____KA4GFY______ * When Band Captain is present, any ham can work calls on any station.

All Stations Need Radio (with filters, etc. but tested elsewhere) Radio (with filters, etc. but tested elsewhere) Power (solar or generator)* Power (solar or generator)* Antennas (dipoles, beams, etc. but tested elsewhere) Antennas (dipoles, beams, etc. but tested elsewhere) Logging computer and software Logging computer and software Lights, power strips, power supply Lights, power strips, power supply Miscellaneous (table, chairs, coax, SWR meter, etc.) Miscellaneous (table, chairs, coax, SWR meter, etc.) * Park AC power will only be used for computers, lights, and non-radio equipment.

Club Logging Software The Field Day Logging software is: The Field Day Logging software is: Win-EQF (version2) Win-EQF (version2) Plus: HAMCALL (ARRL)

Phone contacts count one point each CW contacts count two points each Digital contacts count two points each % Emergency Power: 100 points per transmitter classification if all contacts are made only using an emergency power source up to a total of 20 transmitters (maximum 2,000 points.) Others: Media publicity, public location, public info table, message to section manager, message handling, W1AW bulletin, government officials’ visit, etc. FIELD DAY SCORING… Field Day Report will be by KA4GFY

FOOD FOOD FOOD Food Food Food … W4TCE’s (Ted) Great Lemonaide…. SUNDAY’s LUNCH SUNDAY’s BREAKFAST SATURDAY’s DINNER Sodas and water

Field Day Take Down Save Logging Data w/backup Disconnect all power sources Take down antennas Take down radios, etc. Clean up area

END “Thanks to the city of Alexandria for allowing the ARC to practice emergency radio communications…”