Winter Field Day
Or just "WFD"
Bret, KG7RDR and David, KI7TCJ have been heading the Clubs Winter Field Day event since 2019.
Typically held the last weekend in January, this is an excellent opportunity to "bug out" and setup a station somewhere during the winter.
Similar to the June field day, the objective is to have fun and make bunches of contacts. Along the way we love to help new operators become familiar with HF radio principles and use along with logging. Due to its relaxed nature this event is perfect for the first time contester or anyone who just wants to come have a chat.
Some folks really like to rough it and operate fully outdoors in tents, but we understand that isn't very appealing. Typically a trailer is borrowed for the weekend and we operate out of it powered by an RF filtered generator. We are always looking for someone with said trailer to operate out of so step on up and donate some time!
For any additional information on this event visit winterfieldday.com
Any other questions or club information can be sent to kg7rdr@k7ub.org
Winter Field day January 28/29 2023
Malad, ID park (airplane park) KG7RDR
A 24 hour HF contest. Very relaxed and fun, come along and enjoy a few hours on the air. We are especially looking for those who want to get on HF for their first time. Runs from Noon on Saturday to Noon on Sunday.
Contact Bret, KG7RDR for more information via kg7rdr@k7ub.orgÂ
Past Years:
KG7RDR 2016: KG7RDR operated solo as a 1H at home. ~30 contacts over a 16 hour period
2017: No participation
2018: No participation
K7UB 2019: KG7RDR, KI7TCJ, KJ7BYU operated from KG7RDR QTH with a battery power bonus. 42 contacts over 16 hours
K7UB 2020: KG7RDR operated solo, antenna damaged after 4 hours due to storm. 5 contacts made
K7UB 2021: KG7RDR, KI7TCJ, KJ7AXQ, NU3U. Operated from "Point Lookout" west of Tremonton in a trailer provided by N7RJV on a site provided by Quiklink Internet near their tower. 52 contacts verified for 3342 points.
K7RCN 2022: First event with the RACOON club from Malad, ID.
K7RCN 2023: Second year in Malad, and twice as fun. This might be a regular thing - 191 contacts