2009:SUMMARY & PIX

Operated class 2A IN HF, plus 6m (W9JP) with GOTA (W9RCA) interest Stations.

Approximately (45) Hams and non-hams attended the 26 hour long Emergency
Preparedness "FIELD DAY" exercise, cook out and Ham radio newcomer
introduction event at the Indianapolis South-east side Marion County
Fairgrounds. The second sponsored by The Indianapolis Radio club and
co-sponsors .!
Planning included something for every one from CW to 2m SSB Phone an
food accompanying lots of Ham radio conversation.

Weather : no issue on set-up ; during OTA or take down.

 

Event Organizer
Tom Chance K9XV -IRC FD Chairperson.

 

This group set up two HF, IC756II radio stations ,
One GOTA IC756II and One IC756proII 6m-
station all running 100 watts. Each operating
station had its own separate antenna system and
computer logging system. (new to some old hams!)
all gas generator or solar powered.

 

Highlighting the 26 hour long event was the Saturday evening "cookout"
featuring what all Ham radio operators like to eat… (Pizza & Fried Chicken!,
& .)..   

 

This Amateur radio operator group made approximately _2119___ contacts
(____?___ points) with other hams in the USA & Canada, while participating in

annual / national ARRL on the air (OTA) event.

 

Special Thanks to the Indianapolis
MARION COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS & FAIR BOARD for sponsoring this local
participation in the ARRL national FIELD DAY event.

Here are a few event pictures:

    














    














    














    














    














    














  















Other Operator PIX.. Our group operated only (4) stations for the entire Field Day event. 2A-IN class with
6-20-15-10/80m & 40 meters HF (100 watts); GOTA on 80-10m at 50 watts plus 6m & 2m at 100 Watts on beam antennas.
CW Ops were very welcome this year, producing great results on 20 & 40 meters.
ON-AIR OPS 20-15-10 & 80 meter:..

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