Update: Monday, 24th June
Eight hardy folk from HADARC braved the appallingly cold and wet conditions to take part in the field day.
Twelve contacts were logged on the 6m, 2m and 70cm bands.
Thanks to VK2XWB for providing some excellent shelter.
A good time was had by all.
Some photos of the event are here
Saturday 9am update
We will be operating regardless of the miserable weather
The radio setups and cooking will be undercover, plus our cars can be parked right alongside, so we can operate from their heated comfort if need be.
Rugging up will be necessary though.
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HADARC will be fielding a contingent in this year's Winter Field Day:
VHF/UHF Winter Field Day
Golden Jubilee Field\nEsk St, North Wahroonga NSW 2076
Saturday 22nd June From 11am.
We'll look to set up on the grass verge on the left, adjacent to the oval as you enter the field.
We are expecting a decent turn out, especially if the weather is good. Forecast is for some showers with top of 17, so be prepared.
The rules for the contest are on WIA website here.. Stations need to exchange their 6-digit maidenhead locator which, for Golden Jubilee, is QF56NH
For home stations looking to make contact, you can find your locator at this website.
We'll be operating on or near the designated call frequencies, namely:
| band | mode | MHz |
|------|------|--------:|
| 6m | FM | 52.525 |
| 6m | USB | 50.200 |
| 2m | FM | 146.500 |
| 2m | USB | 144.200 |
| 70cm | FM | 439.000 |
| 70cm | USB | 432.200 |
| | | |
And, of course, we'll be monitoring the VK2RNS 2m repeater.
Please let others know and bring your antennas, radios and portable gear.