FIELD DAY UPDATE & PRELIMINARY SCORE
Our score is actually down a bit this year compared to 2023 (4598 vs. 7310 in 2023). However, we had fewer overnight operators, downtime on Saturday due to the storms that rolled through, and we knocked off a bit early on Sunday due to the heat (everyone there can attest to how brutal it was).
This year, we had 40 participants vs. 30 in 2023, so we got more people out to the site.
But, that’s part of Field Day- overcome adversity and press on! And we did just that. So I think we can be very proud of our score and our effort.
A special shout out to all those who worked to contribute bonus points, some of which we had for the first time. Our GOTA operation and educational table was excellent. And we had more people walk through the site as guests than ever before. We also got good publicity and a visit from two served agencies!
We can always look to improve… but we put in a strong effort of which I am very grateful to all those who participated.
Mark your calendars, Field Day 2025 is June 28-29!!
Also, please note that scores get published in December QST, which should be out mid-November 2024. That’s when we’ll see how we did in our category.
73,
Marlo Montanaro
KA2IRQ
2024 GSARA Field Day Chairman
We are a group of men and women who have a uniting interest in Amateur Radio. (What is Amateur Radio?) Our club is friendly, engaging and meets regularly. We have an active station at the American Red Cross Building in Tinton Falls and the club station is open to all members usually every Saturday for several hours. The club hosts the W2GSA repeater (147.045 + with a PL of 67.0) and it is an open repeater. You are welcome to use it.
Throughout the year, the GSARA has many events including, but not limited to:
- Field Day
- Autumn HamFest
- Lighthouse Weekend Participation
- Bike-a-thon Participation
- Monthly Meetings
- Monthly Online Coffee Klatch Informal Meetings
- Club Build Events
- Member of the Year Awards Lunch
Mark your calendars for June 22-23, 2024, for ARRL Field Day! We have a lot of new club members this year who have not yet experienced the temporary insanity, I mean fun!, of Field Day.
Planning starts months prior to the event. As such we put together a “committee” of people to head each task. Just to be clear- this is just the team lead for each task. On Field Day weekend, we need a lot more people for each job, so in May we sign people up to be on each team. Right now, I just want to fill the leadership roles for each team. (Some are already filled):
- General Admin- Marlo, KA2IRQ and Ed, NN2D
- Warehouse and Transportation
- Antennas/Towers – Mike, N2MN
- Tents
- Power
- Stations – Paul, AD7I
- Computers – Art, N2AJO
- Hospitality
- Safety – Marlo, KA2IRQ and Ed, NN2D
- VE – Jay, W2FLK
- Bonus Points – Joe, WA2JOE
- Training – Marlo, KA2IRQ
- Accounting – Diana, KD2NAD
We will have several meetings at the Red Cross prior to Field Day, so you should be able to attend those (usually on a Saturday).If you’re interested in leading a team, send me an email and I’ll get you signed up. In the event of multiple people for the same job, I’ll pick one for now but make sure the two of you get together.
Marlo Montanaro
KA2IRQ
Field Day Chairman
Every year in the autumn, the GSARA hosts a hamfest. There are always retailers and flea market offerings. Watch the GSARA home page for details as they become available.Accordion Sample Description
Tuesday night net at 8:30 PM – GSARA repeater. Informal and fun and you don’t have to be a member of GSARA: REPEATER FREQUENCY W2GSA 147.045 (+) PL 67
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm: SSB on ten meters on 28.390 MHz. Even those with just a technician license can join on SSB. Everyone welcome!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MONTHLY Fusion Net – – GSARA repeater – Turn AMS off and use digital voice narrow. We love hearing people from across the globe through Wires-X. Join us! THE NEXT FUSION NET APRIL 24, 2024 at 7PM
THURSDAY NIGHT Coffee Klatch – Membership meetings first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and Business meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30. Membership meeting will meet at the American Red Cross, 1540 W Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
The GSARA Hamfest will be conducting a raffle for an Yaesu FTDX-10 on September 28, 2024 at 12:30pm. You don’t need to be present to win but you do need to buy a raffle ticket to participate. Beginning today raffle tickets are available to purchase using one of the options below. Tickets are $20.00 each. If you have questions email me or call my cell 848-459-5590. Last years raffle was very successful with the prize going to one of our own club members. This year we should have a Hamfest, without rain, but regardless the drawing will occur on September 28, 2024 rain or shine.
Option 1: Purchase in person at club meetings, VE sessions, Friday Luncheons, Field Day and at the Hamfest. Cash or checks are acceptable to buy raffle ticket(s)
Option 2: Purchase raffle ticket(s) by check then mail it to me. I will fill out raffle ticket(s) and mail them back to you. I will also take a picture and email you as proof that you made a purchase just in case the postal mail method is slow.
Mail to, along with check:
Art Olson
339 18th Ave
Brick, NJ 08724
Please provide the following info
Your Name
Your address
Your phone number
Your email address
JULY PROPAGATOR
Everyone is welcome to the meetings of the GSARA. We meet for the business meeting on the first Thursday of the month for the regular meeting and the third Thursday of the month for the business meeting at 7:30 pm (doors will open at 7 for schmoozing and socializing).You are welcome to both. In addition, before each meeting you will receive an email with a reminder and a Zoom link if you want to join us online. The meetings always take place at the Red Cross Building on West Park and Shafto Road in Tinton Falls.
VE SESSIONS
| JULY 27 |
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| AUGUST 24 |
| SEPTEMBER 28: AUTUMN HAMFEST LOCATION: MOESC 100 Tornillo Way Tinton Falls, NJ |
| OCTOBER 26 |
VE Questions?
We will be happy to answer any questions. Drop and email to Jay, W2FLK at jay.h.berkowitz@gmail.com
All testing will be at the Red Cross Building on Shafto and W. Park in Tinton Falls at 10 AM.
GSARA NAME BADGES
You can now acquire your own GSARA name badge. The supplier has agreed to create a special secure page for the club allowing direct ordering by members of name badges.
Simply click the button below and it will take you to the GSARA Badge Page where you can order directly.
(Pay with ‘Buy Now’ link above)
(Pay with ‘Buy Now’ link above)
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