The last full weekend in June is set aside for the ARRL Field Day. This 24 hour 2 day exercise is for the purpose of training for the operators who participate. Equipment must be set up and tested and the operation attempts to make as many contacts as possible in the given time period. The serious side is the exercising of the equipment and the setup and tear down. The fun part is the operation and the camaraderie which will last long after the contest is over.
This year the weather was almost perfect and the Falmouth Club set up at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds on Cape Cod. I got a chance to operate 10 meters for a while. I sat down and the band opened. I logged about 20 contacts in less than 10 minutes and the band closed.
Dave, my grandson, was there too. He got to operate the GOTA (Get On The Air) Station and eat. It was good to have him with us.
If you are interested in some more information on Amateur Radio Activities Visit the web sites for the American Radio Relay League, The Falmouth Amateur Radio Association and The Southeastern Mass Amateur Radio Association.
Enjoy your summer!
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