This year at Field Day, Chris WA5DM will be doing a Fox hunt. Anyone wishing to participate may do so and all that is needed is a handy talkie and a directional antenna. Items needed - 3/4" PVC Tee x1 8' RG-58 or RG-8x cable with connector for your radio - suggested to have made up before Field Day 1 Tape measure with 1" wide tape - Best purchased at HarborFreight for $2.99 unless they are on sale.
These are links to 2 available builds of the Tape measure antenna, the first is where I pulled the list of components. Tape measure Antenna Instructables Tape Measure Beam - Joe Leggio WB2HOL Below is a link to KC9ON's website with a purchasable kit or ready made attenuator. Kit form is $8 and pre-built is $12 If you have any questions please email me and I will try to answer any questions you have. Robert - KO5RP
Field Day 2021The Ellis County Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the 2020 ARRL Field Day. Please join us, even if you're not a a licensed operator! When: June 26-27, 2021
Where: Midlothian Multi-Purpose Stadium 1800 S. 14th St Midlothian Tx, 76065
The General Public is always welcome to attend and participate or learn about Amateur Radio. Look forward to seeing you all there this year.
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