So what in blazes is "Field Day"? Some of you are key contributors to the club's annual field day event. Others know what it is but have chosen not to participate. Others, maybe haven't ever attended one or don't even have a clue as to what it is really all about. Well, in short, the annual ARRL Field Day event combines emergency in the field setup of communications equipment with heavy duty contesting and a lot of FUN! The idea is to create an exercise that gets amateurs to take their grab-n-go kits, antennas, generators, rigs, camping equipment, etc., to either local or remote locations for worldwide operations. Some people do field day in their own homes or backyards, some go to local parks or EOC facilities and others head for remote areas in the mountains. This year, DCARC has chosen to go to the Davis County Fair Grounds.  We normaly go to Monte Cristo, but due to snow conditions, we were forced to make alternate plans.

So who says we have to rough it? We have generator power, many bring motor homes, trailers (trawlers), tents, etc. You are on your own for food except for Saturday dinner and Sunday morning breakfast. Here is the deal. We ask you bring something potluck, such as, chips, a salad, beans, a dessert -- provide enough for your own group and to share -- and there will be a good breakfast on Sunday morning. You can't beat that deal. It doesn't stop there. We have Roy's world famous popcorn on Saturday night. And talk about high tech. We have an outdoor movie, digital (DVD) projected on screen with a large sound system. There is plenty of assignments to go around, so come on get off your soft sofa and volunteer to help out. If if you don't plan on camping the entire weekend, we can still use lots of people to help on any of the days, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Type of help needed includes: transportation of equipment, setup, operating, take-down, help with meals and entertainment for kids and other non-ham adults. We look forward to your participation.