ARRL Field Day 2010

ARRL Field Day 2010 was a lot of fun. The radio gods were smiling as all the bands were quite open during the entire event. Although we only had a total of 10 CERT team/ham club members come out during the 24 hour operations period (along with 5-6 "draftees"), we all had a great time!

The final totals are as follows:

CW:	28
Digital:	54
Phone:	362
Total Contacts:	444

This was more than double our number of contacts from last year!

I'd like to add a few kudo's of my own:

• N4DGN and KD5YUT for allowing us to use their radios and antennas
• AI4NS for the use of his tower
• N4DGN, KJ4JDT, AJ4EG for handling the overnight shift
• Papa John's for their delivery of three free pizzas for our overnight crew
• Midway FD for the use of their command bus. We have some great ideas for its use next year!
• Bill Lowry, W1VV, for stopping by and demonstrating his CW ability and getting us our 28 CW contacts.

Mark your calendars NOW! June 25-26, 2011 we'll do it all again!

Follow THIS link to go to the website for 2011.

We had a great time participating in the Florida QSO Party on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Jim Dunbar, K4PV, came down from Milton to assist our club. For those who weren't there, Jim is an excellent contester and offered considerable and valuable advice to the few NCARC members who were there.  We look forward to his participation and assistance in Field Day.

CONTEST NUMBERS:
    Contacts: 220
    Points: 6196

The next meeting for the Navarre CERT Amateur Radio Club is scheduled for August 5, 6:00 p.m. at the Holley-Navarre Fire Station #45 training room.  This is the station behind McDonald's in the Winn Dixie shopping center on US 98.  All club members and others who are interested are encouraged to attend.

Topic for this meeting: TBA

We have three people with brand new Technician Licenses! They are Donna Smith KK4DEB, Doug Smith KK4DEC, and Dianne Bayless KK4DEB. Congratulations to all!

For more information on upcoming events or the club, contact Steve W4SJV, or Don N4DGN via email or on the CERT repeater.