Saturday March 7th, from 10am until late night
Join us for our ARRL Winter Field Day make-up day! Since the weather *really* did not cooperate for the official WFD, we are using our fallback plan to do it now!
Field Days are fun and challenging opportunities to put amateur radio skills to the test in real-world ‘remote’ conditions! Sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), this event encourages hams of all experience levels to operate portable, practice emergency communications, and enjoy camaraderie both on the air and in person. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or brand new to the hobby, Winter Field Day is a great way to learn, experiment, and show how amateur radio works when it matters most.
Location: “Phil’s Place”
1273 Reece Mill Rd
Pickens, SC 29671
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iay4viLgas4aQuyr7
Get on the Air Station!
The BRARS Field Day will have a GOTA (Get On The Air) station for anyone unlicensed or licensed who are interested in using radio equipment on the amateur radio bands. A number of mentors will be available to assist using the equipment provided. For newcomers or individuals who have no gear, you will be welcomed and encouraged to help set up and operate. Just show up and ask to play!
FOOD!
The Club will provide sandwiches and drinks for Saturday lunch. A grill will be available to cook on, and we encourage anyone who would like to bring a covered dish to do so.
Talk-in Frequency: For licensed amateurs, we will be utilizing our Caesar’s Head repeater for talk-in assistance: 146.610 MHz FM offset -0.600 with no PL Tones.
Onsite Frequency: For licensed amateurs, we will be utilizing 147.610 MHz FM simplex for local communications.
For further questions, please contact Club President, Johnny Allison WD4DYH, via call or text at 864-884-1314.
