Coming the fourth weekend in June is the biggest event of the year for ham radio operators across the United States. The event called Field Day, encourages hams to set up antennas and radios outdoors in the “Field” and make as many radio contacts with other hams as is possible in a 24-hour period.
The purpose of Field Day is to simulate a national level disaster where normal communications infrastructure is impacted over a wide area. Hams, also known as amateur radio operators, have a long history of providing communications during local and national emergencies and disasters. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) of Douglas and Elbert Counties has organized a Field Day location in the Parker area.
Beginning at 12:00 PM on Saturday June 24th, and continuing for 24 hours until 12:00 PM on Sunday, ARES of Douglas and Elbert Counties will be making ham radio contacts from a Field Day location at 2251 Hess Road in Parker. The public is invited to check out Field Day and come see what ham radio is about.
Field Day 2023 MapPeter, W0OW (left) and Bill, KF0CWS (right).Friday setup. Dick, K8ZTT (left). Brad, W0BDT (right).Friday setup. Dick, K8ZTT (left). Bill, KF0CWS (right). Antenna field prep.Friday antenna setup.
Friday setup. Perry, W6AUN (left). Brad, W0BDT (right).Friday setup. David, KC0KCE (left). Brad, W0BDT (right). Setting up up outriggers on crank up tower. Friday antenna setup.Friday antenna setup.Ron, N0IVNMatt, KE0VNIFriday antenna setup.Friday antenna setup.Saturday antenna setup.More Saturday antenna setup.SSB StationDigital StationVHF/UHF/GOTA StationVHF/UHF/GOTA station soliciting Rueter-Hess Reservoir trail walkers, runners, and cyclists to stop in and play radio. Field Day site from the east atop the berm. Field Day site from the west atop the berm. Perry, W6AUN (left) and Mark, KT0AM (right).CW in progress inside ARESDEC trailer.Ron, N0IVN (right) delivering a technical presentation entitled “The Decibel and Ham Radio.”Technical presentation entitled “The Decibel and Ham Radio.”Jack, W0KI (right) making a satellite contact. Gary, WB5PJB (left) observing. GOTA (Get On The Air) station. Person trying amateur radio for the first time. David’s (KC0KCE) enormous tent.Big evening feast under enormous tent 1 of 2. Thank you Richard (KC0MQC) for an amazing dinner. Big evening feast under enormous tent 2 of 2. Thank you again Richard (KC0MQC) for an amazing dinner.
