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Winter Field Day 2023 Jan 28 & 29

  • 28 Jan 2023 12:05 PM
    Reply # 13076340 on 13033155
    Sam

    Just wondering if I could tag along today and tomorrow.

    I'm not Licensed (yet) But I do need practice copying down callsigns.

    73 

    Sam  

    P.S I Am also planning on bringing my own radio and antenna. 


  • 27 Jan 2023 9:52 PM
    Reply # 13075927 on 13033155
    Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)

    One more sleep until 2023 Winter Field Day.  See you at the Edgemont Community Association tomorrow.  Comm trailer setup starts at 0900.  Official operating commencement at 1200.  There will be a fire ring with lots of firewood for warmth.

    Last modified: 27 Jan 2023 9:53 PM | Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)
  • 23 Jan 2023 11:22 PM
    Reply # 13070191 on 13033155

    Just 4 days til Winter Field Day!  Looking forward to seeing everyone there!  For reference, here is an example script for a contact (QSO) during WFD.  Please note this replaces any previous versions, our exchange information has changed a little.  I will have a couple of copies in the trailer for reference as well.

    73, Neeroo

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  • 20 Jan 2023 5:02 AM
    Reply # 13065175 on 13033155
    Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)

    Hi Leonardo,

    We have one operator spot per hour in the communications trailer.  There are still time slots available.   See you there!

    See the post just before yours for the link to the signup sheet.

    Last modified: 20 Jan 2023 5:49 AM | Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)
  • 19 Jan 2023 7:37 PM
    Reply # 13064829 on 13033155

    Hi Peter,


    How many operator spots available for each hour?


    73

    VE6KLE

  • 19 Jan 2023 2:08 PM
    Reply # 13064349 on 13033155
    Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)

    It's official! We will be having CARA 2023 Winter Field Day at the Edgemont Community Association. See you there. I will try to have a firewood barrel there for warmth and socializing.

    The address is:  33 Edgevalley Circle NW, Calgary, AB

    There are lots of one hour spots left on the schedule to use the trailer.  Signup here:  Winter Field Day 2023 – Calgary Amateur Radio Association (carawfd2023.ddns.net) 

    Last modified: 20 Jan 2023 2:16 PM | Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)
  • 06 Jan 2023 2:58 PM
    Reply # 13047607 on 13033155
    Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)

    Here is a photo of the setup we had last year for CARA's 2022 WFD. The trailer was for radio operating and for WinLink. Even in the -30C weather, the trailer's heater keeps it "shirt-sleeve-warm" in there. We have a generator for providing 120 VAC and 12 VDC power. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea available.

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  • 06 Jan 2023 2:39 PM
    Reply # 13047576 on 13033155
    Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)

    Hi Winter Field Day 2023 radio operators!

    The on-line signup page is now available for you to register for a session in the comm trailer for the event.

    Many thanks goes to Alan VE6BUZ for putting together this on-line signup sheet!

    There are twenty four one-hour slots available.

    First, you need to register as a user of the signup sheet.

    https://carawfd2023.ddns.net/

    Click on the ‘Log In’ button on the lower left.

    Click the ‘Register’ link.

    When registered, you can edit and delete any of your entries.

    Second, go back to the Sign-Up Sheets.

    Pick one or two slots, and enter your name.

    If you want, pick a time for yourself on Saturday AND on Sunday.

    There is a place there for ‘Notes’.  Enter in anything you feel is pertinent, such as –

    “I would like a mentor / Elmer”

    “I’ll be five minutes late”

    “I can be a mentor / Elmer to someone else”


    Last modified: 11 Jan 2023 8:04 PM | Patrick (Administrator)
  • 06 Jan 2023 1:02 PM
    Reply # 13047425 on 13033155
    Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)

    It may not be an official part of WFD, but CARA also promotes the deployment of the Winlink Global Radio Email system. https://winlink.org .  We will have our 10' x 10' pop up tent on site for people to set up their WinLink.

    Last modified: 06 Jan 2023 1:04 PM | Peter LaGrandeur (Administrator)
  • 06 Jan 2023 9:36 AM
    Reply # 13047073 on 13033155

    Sounds very cool - I have questions.  Will address separately and then post results to this group!


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