ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in amateur radio. On the fourth full weekend in June, tens of thousands of amateur radio operators gather for a public demonstration of our service. Field Day is part educational event, part operating event, part public relations event – and ALL about FUN!
Amateur radio is about knowledge and growth. It is a hobby and service that truly offers “something for everyone.” Amateur Radio embraces both the old and new. While CW may no longer be a testing element, it is still a strong and favorite operating mode for many. Tens of thousands of operators are embracing digital technologies, from RTTY to newer digital modes like PSK31 and Olivia. Phone operation, probably the largest segment of the hobby, also has new frontiers to be explored with digitized voice, VOIP, and IRLP. And this is why Field Day – the largest annual on-the-air operating event – is so exciting.
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June 28-29, 2008
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Dallas Amateur Radio Club Field Day 2008 will be return to our traditional location at Flag Pole Hill in White Rock Lake Park. Last year's Field Day was at Scout Hill, closer to the lake, but Flag Pole Hill has the advantage of height. See the map below for detail or view an interactive Google Map of Flag Pole Hill
Flag Pole Hill is in Northeast Dallas, on Northwest Highway, east of the DART Blue Line's White Rock Station, just north of the intersection of Northwest Highway and Buckner Blvd, and just west of Audelia Road.
If White Rock Lake Park is not convenient to you, you can find other local Field Day operations using the ARRL Field Day Station Locator http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php
This year, W5FC will run 3 Field Day contest stations on 20, 40 and 80 meters. An additional Get-On-The-Air (GOTA!) station will be provided for unlicensed 3rd party visitors to get on the air with licensed control operator. We'll also have a Packet/APRS station and possibly a satellite facility.
Friday Night, El Presidente Randy (KE5JIT) will be providing a spaghetti dinner.
Tent Camping, RVs or trailers are encouraged and you may setup any time from 6:00 PM Friday through late Sunday morning. Please plan to provide your own food and drinks (except for the Saturday afternoon BBQ).
Field Day is an event that you just don't want to miss. It's a lot of fun and a great opportunity to mingle with local amateurs and their families. Dinner on Saturday night is always a great event. If you have any questions about Field Day activities, call a DARC member, send an officer an e-mail, or just shout at us on one of the club repeaters!
Visit the site ARRL's Field Day web for more information on Amateur Radio Field Day 2008!
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| Map - Dallas Amateur Radio Field Day 2007 |
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| Blue Dot marks the DARC Field Day Pavilion |
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| Satellite View - Dallas Amateur Radio Field Day 2007 |