Anonym1ty's Journal: Field Day !

Amateur Radio Field Day
June 26th & 27th

The Racine Megacycle Club Field Day is an annual exercise carried out by Amateur Radio operators to give ham radio ops experience setting up radio stations under emergency conditions. The object is to contact as many other stations as possible during 24 hours. The Public is Invited to Attend. June 26th & 27th from noon till noon at the American Red Cross Building 4521 Taylor Avenue, Racine, WI

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Amateur Radio Operator Recognition Day
June 26, 2004

Proclaimed by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle in January 2004, 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.

Racine Megacycle Club
www.w9udu.org

Racine area hams were highlighted in an article by Mary Jo Diem in the Racine section of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Saturday, June 19, 2004 about next week's field day activities.

Excerpt:
"...While hams enjoy the camaraderie and the fun of Field Day, it's balanced by the knowledge that radio communications can be crucial during disasters..."

Read the Article at JS Online:
JS Online