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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>A last minute reminder for Bill Kennedy, WY9T, regarding W9JP Field Day scheduling and plans:</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3460"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3460"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3502"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3503"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3505"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Field Day begins in less than 24 hours. And the Indianapolis Radio Club is in need of operators for this weekend. Last year, the IRC finished 7th in the nation for a class 3A entry and we are hoping for a similar result this year, but it can only be accomplished if we have the manpower to put on a strong effort.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3506"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3508"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>This year sign up has gone a bit slow, mostly due to a few operators who helped last year but who won't be able to participate this weekend (due to being out of town, a new baby in the house or for work reasons).<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3509"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3511"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Time is short and we need 5 or 6 operators to jump in right now for an hour or two (it would make all the difference).<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3511"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3511"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>If you're interested in who has already volunteered, take a peak at the schedule to see who has signed up already.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3512"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3514"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Checking the weath! er, the chance of rain is 0% straight through Sunday morning. Temperatures will range from the mid to high 80s with lows in the 70s with mostly clear skies.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3515"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3517"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>All things considered, one couldn't ask for a better weekend for Field Day (good weather and decent radio conditions).<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3521"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3523"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>If you didn't get a chance to read all the info about the IRC Field Day effort (when and where, etc.) the original release is copied below.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3524"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3526"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>So really guys, this is it, time is short. Many wait till the end so as to fill in. But that time is now. If we could just pick up 5 or 6 more guys, the club's effort would come pretty close to what was done last year. Won't you please help?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3526"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_7129"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>(We are in particular need of overnight operators. If you are a ham that likes to be on later at night, the club could really use your help (see the link below for the schedule).<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3526"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3527"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4226"><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>How the Schedule Works</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4229"><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4233"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Click on the blue link below to view the schedule. You can't edit the schedule yourself, you can only view it. Look the schedule over and pick out the slot(s) you'd like to help with. One hour shifts are welcome. Also, If you can do two shifts, say one in the afternoon and then one later in the evening or next morning, please do so. It's important we have no empty slots. A full schedule translates to a good showing in the standings.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4233"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4238"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Once you've picked out a slot or two, send me an email with your selection. My email address is:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4240"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4243"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:wy9t@yahoo.com">wy9t@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4245"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>When we receive your email, we will edit the schedule and insert your call and name in the time you have volunteered for. We will then send you back an email acknowledging your time(s) and include a link to the schedule so you can verify we have you down correctly. Please check the schedule when you receive our reply, just to make sure we have everything right. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Below is the original Field Day notice which contains all the information about when and where the IRC event will be held. The link to the schedule (as are all links) is in blue.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Please help guys, it's down to brass tacks time.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Thanks for reading this and hope to see a few more volunteers jump in. It's going to be a good weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>73<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Bill Kennedy, WY9T<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_4248"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Here is the original email sent on Sunday, June 19 with all the info about the IRC Field Day effort.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3570"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3569"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3568"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3573"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"helveticaneue","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=yiv5661655747><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3612"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466788880137_3611"><div id=yiv5661655747><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466348092930_32132"><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466348092930_32131"><div id=yiv5661655747><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_2941"><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_2940"><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_3365"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_3365"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_3365"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>QST QST QST</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_3365"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_3365"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Calling All Amateurs.</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_3365"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8870"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>2016 Field Day Notice Follows - Volunteers Needed.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8870"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19!
_1_1466294243245_8870"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The Following Information Concerns the Indianapolis Radio Club Field Day Effort.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8877"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Last year, the Indianapolis Radio Club (IRC) came in 7th in the nation for a class <b id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_9080">3A </b>entry (an extraordinary effort). And honestly, over the last few years, the IRC has placed well in the ARRL Field Day standings. The reason, lots of hams in the Indianapolis area have turned out and put in a few hours of their time and got on the air. This year, who knows the result, but whatever the case, the Indianapolis Radio Club needs your help this weekend and that is what this notice is all about.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>WHEN: </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Field Day is held the last full weekend in June (this weekend). For us, Field Day starts this Saturday, June 25th at 2 p.m. and ends 24 hours later on Sunday, June 26th. If you volunteer for on air operations, you don't have to be there when Field Day starts. It is only necessary that you arrive before your scheduled shift.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>WHERE: </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Indianapolis Radio Club Field Day Operations are held at Camp Belzer (which is the Central Indiana Boy Scouts of America camp ground). The address is 6102 Boy Scout Road, Lawrence, IN 46226. Boy Scout Road is located on the east side of Indianapolis about a 1/2 mile east of 465 on 56th Street (there is an exit for 56th Street off of 465). Turn north on Boy Scout Road. The camp entrance is about 3/4 of a mile down on the west side (it is well marked). Operations will be set up next to the main parking lot. We will be occupying the main shelters, you can't miss us.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_10832"><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_10833"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_10833"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The site will be open the whole 24 hours, and for the most part, a lot of people come and go over the day. ! If you just want to stop by and see what's going on, there will always be someone there.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_10833"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>As has been the case for the last few years, Tom Chance (K9XV) is organizing the Indianapolis Radio Club Field Day effort. Tom pretty much has Field Day down to a science. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Thanks, Tom!</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The way Tom has the site set up is as follows.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>There will be 3 HF radio stations (two SSB stations and one CW station), all 3 of these stations will be on the whole 24 hours.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8880"><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_14271"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>There will also be a 6M station that will be available the whole time. One cool thing about the 6M station, because it is Field Day weekend, there will be thousands of other FD stations operating on 6, if there are any 50 MHz openings, the band can really see a lot of activity.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_14271"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_14271"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>There will also be a, "<b id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_15260">Get on the Air</b>" station (commonly called a "<b id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_14831">GOTA</b>" station). The GOTA station is for any ham who has a license but has never been on the air (it is also for a ham who hasn't been on for a while). So, if you've got your license (which includes Techs) but haven't had a chance to use it (or you've been away from ham radio for awhile), Field Day is right down your alley. It's the perfect opportunity to actually get on the air using the shortwave frequencies while another ham sits right beside you. That ham will show you what to do and you can actually make some contacts. It's a lot of fun and a great way to, "Get on the Air".</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_14271"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_14271"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Also, the GOTA station is open to anyone who is not a ham. So, if you know someone who might be interested in amateur radio, or know of a y! oungster you'd like to show the hobby to, get in touch with them and bring them out to the Field Day site. They can actually use the radio, make a few contacts, meet a bunch of other hams and see how much fun ham radio is.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8954"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8957"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Overnight camping is available right at the Field Day site (it is free). A lot of guys like to camp for Field Day and hang out (even if they're not operating). Yes, it may be the Boy Scout camp on the edge of the city, but it's still camping. Bring your tent, camper or van and favorite sleeping bag (don't forget a pillow). Men's and women's facilities are available (also showers).</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8962"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>If you like, bring a cooler with your favorite snacks, sandwiches and drinks.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Field Day Setup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Tom needs a bunch of guys for setup and tear down. If you'd like to man a rope, help push up a mast or run some coax, etc, there is always a need for setup and tear down guys.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_32879"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>FD setup is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_32881"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_32884"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Tear down is from 2:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. +/-.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_32884"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_32884"><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Overnight Operations</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.65pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>It is critically important, if we are to have a full effort, that we operate round the clock, which means we need overnight operators. There are lots of hams who like operating late night. The late shift is very flexible. So, if yo! u are a night owl and like to operate late into the evening, the club very much needs your help in this respect. If this is you, then please help out on the midnight to 8 a.m. shift.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>How the Schedule Works</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Click on the blue link below to view the schedule. You can't edit the schedule yourself, you can only view it. Look the schedule over and pick out the slot(s) you'd like to help with. One hour shifts are welcome. Also, If you can do two shifts, say one in the afternoon and then one later in the evening or next morning, please do so. It's important we have no empty slots. A full schedule translates to a good showing in the standings.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_146629424!
3245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Once you've picked out a slot or two, send me an email with your selection(s). My email address is:</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:wy9t@yahoo.com">wy9t@yahoo.com</a></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>When we receive your email, we will edit the schedule and insert your call and name in the time you have volunteered for. We will then send you back an email acknowledging your time(s) and include a link to the schedule so you can verify we have you down correctly. Please check the schedule when you receive our reply, just to make sure we have everything right. </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>All slots are on a first come first served basis.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Okay, here is the link to the schedule.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://tinyurl.com/2016indyfd" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/2016indyfd</a></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294!
243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Please help as much as you can.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Field Day is a lot of fun. It's the biggest ham radio event in the United States, bar none. There will be tens of thousands of guys and gals and hundreds of clubs on the air this weekend. If you've never been involved with Field Day before, this a great time to see what it's all about. And guys, as with most anything involving ham radio, it is all about volunteering and helping out. Please come and join us.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>73 to all.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Bill Kennedy, WY9T</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466296963517_33517"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yiv5661655747yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466294243245_8969"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"helveticaneue","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>__._,_.___<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:7.5pt' id=fromDMARC><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:#E3E3E3' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Posted by: william kennedy <<a href="mailto:wy9t@yahoo.com">wy9t@yahoo.com</a>> <o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:#E3E3E3' align=center></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=1 height=1 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97476590/grpId=12806930/grpspId=1705063108/msgId=5671/stime=1466793497"><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:7.5pt' id=ygrp-vital><p class=MsoNormal style='background:#F2F2F2'><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#333333;text-transform:uppercase'><a href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/w9ims/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmcnFhdG1rBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEyODA2OTMwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzE0NjY3OTM0OTY-"><span style='text-decoration:none'>Visit Your Group</span></a></span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:3.75pt' id=ft><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZTNvdXRmBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEyODA2OTMwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTQ2Njc5MzQ5Nw--"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=137 height=15 id="_x0000_i1028" src="http://l.yimg.com/ru/static/images/yg/img/email/new_logo/logo-groups-137x15.png" alt="Yahoo! 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