Glendora Emergency Response Communications

GERC 2008 FIELD DAY REPORT

Jul 01, 2008

GERC FIELD DAY JUNE 28, 2008

by Mark Hayden, N7YLA

The FiFTH annual GERC Field Day was held once again at Horsethief Canyon Park in San Dimas on Saturday June 28, 2008. Operators arrived early and braced for hot weather, but the event was blessed with a cool breeze throughout the day, and setting up our canopies on the grassy field was a definite bonus. Thanks go to Ray Hertzberg, W8LH who lent his Callsign to the event, allowing us to use his Extra Class privileges.

There were 19 participants and guests in attendance, 17 of whom were ham operators. We enjoyed their company and friendship. The list of those in attendance is given below.

Frank Bigelow, KG6TQV put on a fantastic brunch and chicken barbeque dinner. Thanks Frank!

Many thanks go to the following hams who set up their stations this year. Rob Foth KE6YGF and Ray Hertzberg, W8LH set up 6 meter and HF stations. Richard Anderson, KG6TRD helped me set up and operate two stations, one for 20 meters and one for 10 meters. Larry Cude, KE6EOL operated his 2 meter station. In the afternoon Keith Hanks manned his 40 meter station using his new Outbacker antenna. The hams logged a combined total of 83 contacts. The most distant confirmed contact was a station in Maryland DC on 20 meters. A list of the stations worked is posted on the ?“My PDF?’s?” section on the www.neighborhoodlink.com/org.gerc website.

Jim Dowdle, KG6TQT hosted about 14 Boy Scouts who had the opportunity to get on the air and finish their requirements for the communications merit badge. I?’m sure Jim will give a report on the Scout participation soon. We are pleased that so many Scouts were able to get their first contact award at Field Day.

All in all a good time was had by everyone.

Field Day 2008 Attendees

Rob Foth, KE6YGF
Ray Hertzberg, W8LH
Richard Anderson, KG6TRD
Jim Dowdle, KG6TQT
Mark Hayden, N7YLA
Frank Bigelow, KG6TQV
Carolyn Hayden, KG6RFJ
Matt Hayden, KD7YFT
Don Hayden, KF6HZX
Andrea Hayden
Nyla Hayden
Keith Hanks, KG6TPU
Jim Burton, KG6VBM
Florante Pineda, KI6CEW
Teresita Pineda. KI6CFL
Cliff Fuller, KF6RFA
Scott Armstrong. KF6RPA
Jonathan Starr, KG6TPZ
May Cheng, KE6QVJ
Larry Cude, KE6EOL