KB0SMX Field day 2016

We plan to post pictures and stats from the PARC field day on kb0smx.org at some point during th next week
complaints on conditions. 40 had more stations than could be worked. plenty of action.
we had smoked bbq pork for lunch sat. pot luck. my wife made breakfast sunday. alcohol free.
had to shut down due to lightning. also had a brief downpour at around 3am, heavy rain.
Our club made a 6-meter contact with Heartland Hams and Aksarben
We were 3-alpha, with an additional 6-meter station. No use on the GOTA station, didn't bother hooking up antenna for it.
KA0IJY worked 20 voice using rotatable beam, and 40 digital on an inverted V
N5SEZ on 6-meter using a 4 element beam, KG0KR on 20 CW solar power with inverted V antenna
w0dbw and wd0cfg on 40 voice a beam rotatable. w0dbw worked 15 meter and briefly on 20. worked 40 all night and took an hour nap.
ki0py climbed the tower to hang the rope, n5sez coordinated bands and stations
we had a callin station on the club repeater
we did not get an 80-meter antenna up
2 generators, 1 solar

Field Day contact stats will be posted.

Pictures and Video will be posted.

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Plattsmouth Amateur Radio Club