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06/25/2007 | N3GWZ

I exposed my new YL, Erin, to amateur radio by enlisting her help in launching the G5RV and setting up the QRP station, operating 1B. Nice East Coast band conditions allowed for many contacts on 80m and 15m. The weather also cooperated making it a ve... Read More
06/25/2007 | AE5BH

This was a Field Day full of firsts for me.

First FD for me Solo ; First FD using QRP ; First FD day using only CW (and using a straight key!)

Any one of those by themselves would be a challenge, but all three made it even more of a thrill! I was on a... Read More
06/25/2007 | N9OQT

Field Day offers the chance to try out new operating locations, equipment, personnel, and processes - and this year was no exception. For FD 2007 we operated one station at Clinton Lake State Park in DeWitt, Illinois. Utilizing our Yaesu FT-847 and Out... Read More
06/25/2007 | WR4RC

Another great Field Day on the "ridge" by the Russell Co. (Va.) Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Lots of contacts, great food and great fellowship!!! This was the best Field Day yet for the club!!! Read More
06/25/2007 | KB8PXV

Last year, FD was in Colorado for me. Worked with W0TX out of the Red Cross EOC. This year it on my own in Missouri. My first event as a general class also. What to do? With the thunderstorms that rolled through, and my best setup being in the tru... Read More
06/25/2007 | N8XMS

I had a great time back yard portable for field day. My KX1 and homebrew portable vertical did a fine job. My thanks to everyone with the great ears who were able to hear my little 2-watt signal!

73
Paul Read More
06/25/2007 | AB8XX

Field Day: One of the best days of the year.

This was my 5th FD and 2nd as a solo op. I operated as a 1B-OH QRP Battery. Even with the solar flux being low and no sunspots, 5 watts still did a good job. 40 and 80m is where I had the best luck this yea... Read More
06/25/2007 | KE4ZIP

First ever real Field Day at Sun City Center, Florida-- just south of Tampa. 30 hams and 30 residents turned out for the event-- which also featured visits by WCF Section and town officals. Hillsborough County declared the week of June 24 as 'Amateur R... Read More