An on-line survey about Field Day participation was conducted during the
two week period prior to the July 19th RRRA business meeting.
This survey was announced on the Club Announcements and Club Discussions mailing lists.
There was a 22% response rate (15 out of 68 members) to the survey. Here are
the results:
There was no business meeting this month.
Entries must be postmarked, emailed or submitted by Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Late entries cannot be accepted.
Entries may be submitted to the ARRL in one of three ways:
Please see section 8 in the 2016 Field Day Rules or the 2016 Field Day Packet for detailed information about reporting.
Field Day is an annual Amateur
Radio exercise, dating back to
1933, which is an educational event, an operating event, and a public
relations event. This event is held on the 4th weekend in June; in 2016 that
is June 25th and 26th.
Field Day gives Amateur Radio (AKA Ham Radio) operators an opportunity
to learn about communicating in abnormal situations under less than
optimal conditions. Hams practice these these communication skills by
setting up temporary stations, often in public locations, and attempt to
contact as many other Amateur Radio stations as possible. These temporary
stations frequently utilize field expdient antennas and off-the-grid power
such as solar or generators.
The June 2016 RRRA Business meeting will be held at the Fargo Police
Community Picnic on Tuesday, June 21st, near the Island Park Pool.