[XWARN] Field Day is this Saturday and Sunday June 24,25

[Bob Baker N8ADO]

ARRL Field Day is this coming Saturday and Sunday (June 24, 25). This is 
a 24 hour operation.

Before continuing, write yourself a reminder to bring a chair.

XWARN will set up several stations at the Beavercreek Twp Fire Dept at 
Dayton-Xenia Rd and Orchard Lane. We will set up on the west end of the 
property.

Set up will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday and the on air portion of the 
event begins at 2PM local. Even if you don't care to operate radios, 
come out to set-up and see what we are up to. There is not much heavy 
lifting, but many hands make light work. Also, we can always use more 
people to help with clean-up on Sunday afternoon. If you are able to 
help with this, try to arrive by 1 pm Sunday, but if you cannot make 
before then, come by when you are free and see if we still need help 
with clean-up.

We are planning to move our operation to the West end of the complex to 
have access to restrooms. Parking is very limited in that area, so 
please park along side of the road in the grassy area below the fire 
station. DO NOT park in the concrete areas next to the station. There is 
a CPR class that will still be in session when we arrive to begin set 
up. Please park along the road below the facility and keep space 
available for the CPR students. We can take over the lot after the class 
concludes.

We are planning to have a *potluck picnic* Saturday evening, setting up 
the meal at 5:30 with plans to eat at 6:00. We will purchase a main dish 
(probably KFC) with the bulk of the food contributed by the attendees. 
(Friends and family are welcome).

I did reserve the community room, so we do have shelter in case of rain.

Let me emphasize that there are no benches, picnic tables, or chairs 
available. Unless you wish to sit on the ground, bring a chair. Anyone 
caught trying to smuggle a chair out of the township building will be 
asked to leave.

Pets are welcome outdoors, but are prohibited in the vehicles. Of 
course, you are responsible for the usual issues.

Our focus is on education and trying things that teach us what works and 
what doesn't. If you have never been on HF, if you have a radio that you 
want to try out, if you just want to come out and get involved, this is 
the event for that. We are NOT serious contesters, but rather, we make 
contacts to prove that we have a system that works. Last year, we were 
sixth nationally in class 3F, so we must do a few things right. We do 
chase the bonus points because the bonus activities are educational and 
challenging. We could definitely use a few more youth operators (do not 
need to be licensed), both for the bonus points and because they have 
fun. If you are reluctant to actually talk into the microphone, but want 
to be involved, we'll put you to work logging. Or perhaps you would like 
to operate one of the digital modes. This is a chance for technician 
class operators to sit with a control operator/coach and get on HF.

We will have a "Get On The Air" bonus station especially for technician 
class and "rusty" operators. We will have a coach to help you learn how 
to do it.

It's still a bit too far in the future to be accurate, but the weather 
forecast for the weekend is hot with a fairly low chance of rain or 
storms. We will set up and operate rain or shine, but we will shut down 
if lightning is observed.

Come on out to Field Day. And bring a chair!

73, Bob Baker, N8ADO, XWARN Field Day Chair

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