Anonym1ty's Journal: Amateur Radio Field Day

Amateur Radio Field Day
June 25 & 26 2005
RACINE, WI --

A 24-hour field day exercise that involves international communications, television and satellites, will be held at Pritchard Park. Field Day is a communications drill that attempts to simulate communications during a natural disaster or national emergency.

Dozens of Ham Radio Operators are expected to descend upon Pritchard Park June 25 and 26 to test their skills during the annual communications drill. It is expected that about 33,000 Hams will make about 1.3 million contacts during field day across the nation.

The Racine Megacycle Club has invited the general public to view demonstrations and participate in the event. The event is free.

12 Noon on Saturday until 12 Noon on Sunday. (24 Hours)

For Driving Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2800+Ohio+Street+Racine,+WI+53405&spn=0.014666,0.030813&hl=en
(2800 Ohio Street Racine, WI 53405)

For a closeup area map:
http://www.w9udu.org/rmc-fd.jpg

Amateur Radio Operator Recognition Day
June 25, 2005

Proclaimed by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, this day is intended to recognize Amateur Radio Operators in the State of Wisconsin for their efforts in providing communication support for community and public service events to help ensure the safety of all attendees, participants and observers; and disaster preparedness.

View a copy of the proclamation at:
http://www.w9udu.org/proclamation.jpg

Racine Megacycle Club Meetings:
Meetings are held on the
second Monday of each month.

American Red Cross Building
4521 Taylor Avenue
Racine, WI 53405
http://www.w9udu.org/