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“Always The Fourth Full Weekend In June!”
Field Day 2012 is June 23-24
The Rowan ARS 2012 Field Day Location Could Be: “Sloan Park“
Sloan Park is located in western Rowan County off Hwy 150 on Sloan Road. We usually set up at the Mt. Ulla Lion’s shelter. Once you enter the park this site is to the left and up on the hill as you drive in.
Q: What is Field Day?
A: Field Day is an annual event sponsored by the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL), the main purpose of this event is to hone the individual and collective operating skills of federally licensed amateur radio operators.
By using ONLY emergency power like batteries or generators, and setting up in remote locations far away from the comfort of our homes, we increase our ability to operate under adverse conditions. This helps to assure that the next time there is a disaster and the power goes off, we will be ready to assist with emergency communications.
Field Day also provides an opportunity for the Amateur Radio Community to demonstrate their skills in a none emergency setting. Thus allowing the public to see how emergency communications actually works, up close and in person! Everyone is welcome.
The Rowan Amateur Radio Society has participated in Field Day activities for over 40 yrs. We usually begin setting up at about noon on Saturday and operate for 24 consecutive hours, shutting down at noon on Sunday.
2012 FD Agenda
- FRI 22 JUN 2012: Field day weekend usually starts with an Antenna Party on Friday evening at around 5:00 PM. Come on out and join/help us.
- SAT 23 JUN 2012: On Saturday morning the group usually meets at the Checkered Flag Restaurant located at S. Main Street and Hwy 150 in Salisbury for breakfast at 8:00 AM. After breakfast we will head to the event site to get ready for Field Day to start.
- SAT 23 JUN 2012: Saturday night there is usually a supper at about 6:00 PM. Please bring a dessert.
- SUN 24 JUN 2012: On Sunday morning around 8:00 AM, we usually have breakfast.
- Please Check Back Later, As These Plans May Change!
We would like to thank everyone that participated in, assisted with, or just came by for a quick visit to last years FD event. We look forward to this years event and hope to see you there as well.73 RowanARS
For more information about the Rowan Amateur Radio Society Field Day event, please contact:
Field Day Coordinator Tommie Wood-N4YZ 704-637-0024 Email
Map to Sloan Park
