RARA Academy - Workshops: HF Operations in the Park

Saturday — HF Operations in the Park

October 5th, 2019 (10am-5pm)

Topics: HF Field Activities — This is a GREAT opportunity to learn from experienced operators and use a variety of antennas and equipment. Acitivities:

Antenna Demonstrations: Dipoles, EFHWs, Random Wires, Ground mounted Verticals and any others that we can come up with.

Antenna Installation Techniques: Air Canon, Fishing Pole, Sling Shot, Weight Toss, Tripods and mounts for Verticals.

Minimum HF Provided Equipment: (12vdc) Yaesu FT-450, FT-857D, Kenwood TS-440. IC-7300, and FT-991A. Bring your own rigs like K2, QRP rigs etc.

Battery Power Types: Sealed Lead Acid, AGM, Li-ion, Solar Panels

HF Operating (Getting on the Air): Making QSOs on SSB and CW.

Since this is an all day project, RaRa will provide charcoal so we can BBQ our lunch. BYOB (Bring your own Burgers or Hots). Food is not provided.

This is a GREAT opportunity to learn from experienced operators and use a variety of antennas and equipment. There is plenty of room and tall trees for antenna installations and testing.

Location: Operations will be at the Durand Eastman Park in the Acorn Shelter.

Sign-up is not required. Come any time.

Please take advantage of the RaRa sponsored training and operating opportunities.

Timothy Brown,
FCC Callsign: WB2PAY
RaRa Education Coordinator

cell: 585 750 2087

email: education@rochesterham.org

email: tjbrown@rochester.rr.com