The Boston Amateur Radio Club invites you to Field Day, 1997

What is it?

Field Day is an international demonstration of Amateur Radio stations operating under simulated emergency conditions in the field. Complete communications stations are set up with antennas, transmitters, receivers, computers, power generators, and everything needed to communicate across the country or around the world. You can come to see, hear and even operate!

When? Where???

Field Day is Sat & Sun, June 28 & 29,
at Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA.

At the top of the hill behind the Transportation Museum. Ample parking is available at hilltop.

MBTA Bus 51 from Cleveland Cricle to Forest Hills passes near the park on Saturday only.

Everyone is welcome! I'm not a member. Can I visit?

Of course! You don't even have to be a ham radio operator
The public is welcome. Hours are 2:00PM til 8:00PM Saturday & 9:00AM til 1:00PM Sunday
It's a great opportunity to see what Amateur Radio is all about!
For more info call: 617-391-8257 or 617-661-2988

Club Members Info:

Setup Saturday morning at 9AM,
Operating continuously till 2PM on Sunday.

Barbeque Saturday at 6PM!

Bring your family and friends. Menu includes burgers, dogs, etc. Please contribute $5 each.

What to Bring

It will rain on Field Day :-)

All kinds of outdoor stuff: Hat, Gloves, Sunscreen, Bug spray, Rain Gear, Light Coat or Sweatshirt …
Flashlight!
Long pants, socks.
Your favorite beverage (no alcohol).
Snacks to share with the group.

A pancake breakfast is expected early Sunday morning for those who braved the overnight!

What can you do?

Assuming you haven't signed up for too much already...

Station managers still needed:
- 2nd HF Station Manager
- VHF/UHF Station Manager
Friday tree-stringing antenna setup crew with bucket truck
Operators and loggers
Food preparation/shopping
Operator support - Keep em happy and healthy
Ground Crew / Assemblers / Go-fers
Transporting people and food
Overnight power and coffee maintainers
Tear-down Crew
Please contact us to volunteer!
- Glenn Meader, KA1LKM, Field Day Coordinator, Phone: 617-xxx-yyy
- Mike Ardai, N1IST, Manager, HF Station #1
- Renato, N1XBR, Food Manager
- Bill, KD1NX, Manager, Satellite Station
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