[Ccarc] Winter Field Day 2007

[kb9vmw]

SPAR Announces Winter Field Day 2007

Field Day is one of the activities enjoyed by amateurs every June and 
offers an opportunity for camaraderie and a chance to test our ability 
to set up operations in less than ideal circumstances, however, 
emergencies and natural disasters don't always happen in the summer. To 
test our abilities to operate in the winter, SPAR has established a 
Winter Field Day event and invites all amateurs to participate.

The first Winter Field Day will be held from 12:00 noon on Saturday 
January 13, 2007 to 12:00 noon on Sunday January 14, 2007 local time. 
The object of the event is to set up emergency-style communications and 
make as many contacts as possible during the 24 hour period. The rules 
encourage as many contacts on as many bands and modes as possible, 
because during a real emergency, the most important factor is the 
ability to communicate, regardless of band, mode or distance.

The official rules can be found at the SPAR web site. The event is open 
to all amateurs, although we encourage everyone to join in the 
discussions and other activities sponsored by SPAR. Information about 
SPAR can be found on the SPAR Home Page. Membership is free and open to 
all amateurs who want to encourage technical and operating skills. You 
can register by going to the SPAR Forum and registering, using your 
amateur callsign as your user name.

Please join with SPAR in promoting amateur radio and keeping our bands 
alive!

http://www.spar-hams.org/contests/winterfd/index.php?pg=2

-- 
73,  Tom
kb9vmw