11/22/2005 | W9ZL This year was one of the best at the FCARC feild day site in Neenah, Wisconsin. We where located behind the Town of Neenah Fire Department. Operating a 2A station.

There was alot of people that stopped in to see what we where doing. Had one gentalman stop in at 2:30am. He stopped at the main trailer, he made the the comment that the setup was very cool. Than we took him outside and ran a big spotlight over the area showing off the antennas and other two operation trailers. He was truely speachless.

I really enjoy when the public comes out and visits the feild day site. Most are amazed as to what we do. If they have heard of amatuer radio in the past there impression has been some guy locked in his basement with piles of radios around him. ie:the grandpa munster look. They find out very quickly. That is far from the case. Its the family next door who seem to have alot more clothes lines set out than most people (hi).

Overall the band was in fair condition considering the low part of the sunspot cycle. 20 and 40 where in very good shape for most of the event. Plans are already underway for next year to maximize the area where in and minimize the effects of the stations cross talk. Hope to see everyone back on the band next year.

Visit out website at http://www.fcarc.us or for more pictures they can be found at http://photos.w9zl.org

-- N9LVS