This year, ARRL Field Day is at Stafford Lake Park, from 7:00 AM Saturday, June 24th until 10:00 AM Sunday, June 25th. RSVP on the Contact form or email to RSVP@w6sg.net.

We can’t rely on 15dB SNR and 20% LQ.  It won’t work, especially when you turn LQM with a min threshold of 50% LQ.

Of course, the bib tags had their pros and cons.  Some tags end up in the wrong place, of course, and updating the spreadsheet via radio for more than 15 or 20 is not practical.  Suggestion we return to only first and last 3 people through and the sweep as only routine transmissions and, until we can make Mesh reliable, consider digital radio and maybe a win link setup using packet messages.

Here is a link to a photo album from Eric.

We did have one non-participant injury reported and found that getting a ranger takes too long.  Her friend called 911 and emergency responders handled the situation.

Another excellent suggestion is that, if we are listing bib numbers through a rest stop, other than first 3/last 3, use a separate paper from the communications log for those.  Also, when writing the number “4”, keep it open at the top so it cannot be mistaken for a “9”.

Also, include a column on the log sheet for whether the item is closed/completed so it can be easily scanned for items needing resolution.

Cold weather conditions made a Mr. Buddy propane heater sound like a great idea!  Maybe a couple extra blankets would also help.

This is the answer to item 7a below: Button A selects Band A; button B selects Band B. Therefore band switching can be done from the microphone and there is no need to touch the display.

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No surprise that this event showed the benefits of MCBC excellent planning.  We had a couple of riders make an incorrect turn, so they ended up behind the sweeps.  This often happens.  Other than that, however, every rider, including those last few, made it to the finish line smiling.  Next event is the Ridge to Bridge on April 29.  Send in your photos to have them put into a gallery here.

Milt Hyams KM6ASI and Bob Salter AI6EE did  presentation on determining RF exposure limits per the FCC requirements. The video of this presentation is available on the website at View Video

Please update your calendars and see whether you can participate on the new date for this event.  The signup sheet is here.

Duty assignments are still subject to change and the assignment roster is HERE

We will have a Zoom briefing the Thursday before at 7:30 PM and I will post the Zoom link in the duty roster.

Seems we have gotten positive feedback on the luncheon.  We are sad, and sympathetic, some people did not feel comfortable enough coming to an indoor event.

We have some photos to share…

Good Gracious!  Even the hardiest of souls won’t want to picnic in what seems to be coming!  We are moving to 27 Shell Road.