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This year, as in many years gone by, our Club “Field Day” will be held at the Al Bahr Shrine Camp in Mt Laguna CA. We reserve the kitchen (where our Social Chair and helpers labor away preparing and cooking our meals for the weekend) from Friday lunch until Sunday lunch. Overnight Lodging is available in the form of Cabins, Dorms, RV sites (with water and electric, but no grey or black water dumps) and Tent sites.  Meals at Field Day this year will be provided throughout the weekend, thanks to the generous donations from members of our Club!  On Friday, June 26th, many of us will meet at the Ranch House Restaurant on Woodside Rd in Santee just off Hwy 67 at the Riverford Rd exit at about 8:00 a.m. for breakfast. All are invited! Somewhere between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. we’ll go to the storage shed in Lakeside and load up the gear for Field Day. We will then caravan up to the Al Bahr Shrine Camp where we will spend the best part of the afternoon and evening setting up the generator, towers, antenna’s, computer network and radio’s. Field Day contest operations actually start on Saturday, June 27th at 11 a.m. local time and runs 24 hours.  As in the past two Field Day weekends, a SANDARC VE Team will be available to administer Amateur Radio License Exams. If you’re not a HAM yet and want to get your Technician License, or, if you already have your “ticket” and want to upgrade to “General” or “Extra”, you’ll be able to take your test at our Field Day site at 1:00pm Saturday.   After 24 hours of continuous operation of our radio's, the antenna's and towers will need to be taken down and loaded in trucks or trailers,  computers and tables will need to be put away and we’ll need to pack up the kitchen, then we have to take everything down the hill to store for the next time it’s needed. YOUR help is needed in this endeavor! In years gone by, we've had a fairly large crew for putting up the antenna's, but, when it's all over, only a handful of us are left to put equipment away and clean up the grounds. If you can stick around and help tear down and pack up, it would be greatly appreciated.  If you are planning on being at the Field Day site, even if you’re not going to be operating a radio, please let me know that you’ll be there. This information will be extremely helpful to Linda KI6JUD, our Social Chair, so she knows how much food to buy and prepare for us.  Thanks for your participation in Field Day again this year. I can be contacted either by phone: (619)733-2320 or email: ko4qt@hotmail.com Steve KO4QT ARCEC Vice President/Field Day Chair

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Yep, you’re looking at this year’s Amateur Radio Club of El Cajon Field Day T-Shirt LOGO. 3rd Annual Field Day T-Shirt Logo Contest: A total of 6 designs were submitted for our Clubs 2009 Field Day T-Shirt Logo Contest at our April meeting, and one was overwhelmingly selected! Thanks to all of you who took the time to design entries for this year’s contest and I hope you’ll do it again next year. Contest winner: Paul KC6QLS, was this years winner and will receive a “FREE” Field Day 2009 T-Shirt. Our Field Day T-Shirts will again be white with a front left pocket. Above the pocket, in black, will be the “Amateur Radio Club of El Cajon” logo. On the back of the T-Shirt will be our ARCEC Field Day 2009 Logo (in color).
The price for each Club Field Day 2009 T-Shirts is $10.00
Above, is the 2009 ARRL Field Day Logo that will appear on the Leagues attire and Pins. This year we’ll be ordering Field Day Pins for those of you who want them. In addition to 2009 Pins, the ARRL also has available Field Day Pins for 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008. As it stands right now, the Pin’s will cost $6.50 (or less) each. Pin orders must be received by Friday, May 1st, 2009 so cost per Pin can be determined. On May 3rd, all of you who are on the “order” list will be contacted with the price of each Pin as well as your total due (if you’ve ordered more than one Pin). If you’d like to order Club Field Day T-Shirts or ARRL Pins, contact our 2009 Field Day Chairman, Steve KO4QT at: ko4qt@hotmail.com or (619) 733-2320 T-Shirts and Pins must be ordered by size and quantity, and paid in full by our May 14th, 2009 Club meeting (cash or checks only please…we can’t take credit or debit cards). ARRL Field Day Pins and Club 2009 Field Day T-Shirts will be available on Friday, June 26th at our Field Day Site in Mt Laguna.
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VE Testing at Field Day Team Leader Michael P Maston N6OPH 3982 Kansas St. San Diego (619) 972-1148 or (619) 296-9067 mastroleo@mindspring.com Whether you’re interested in getting your Amateur Radio “Technician” License or wanting to upgrade your current License, you’re in luck! At 1:00pm on Saturday June 27th, we’ll be providing a SANDARC VE Test Session at our Field Day Site. TO TEST, YOU MUST HAVE WITH YOU: your valid FRN number, Government issued photo ID, a COPY of your current “Amateur Radio License” (to surrender to the exam team if you’re upgrading) and $5.00. Please get your FRN and a copy of your license before you come to the Field Day site. There is NO internet service or copier available, and rarely is there cell phone service. To get your FRN number please visit: http://www.fcc.gov Forms needed: NCVEC 605 bring Government issued photo ID and Plus $5.00

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Field Day
June 27 – 28, 2009
Always the fourth full weekend in June
For information contact:
Field Day Information
ARRL
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111
fdinfo@arrl.org
Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Regulatory Information Manager &
ARRL Field Day Manager
(860) 594-0236
n1nd@arrl.org

Field Day 2009 – June 27th & 28th
Dear Field Day Participant:
Field Day… For the Fun of It!
We all became hams for our own reasons. Some of us were interested in public service and helping others in times of need. Many discovered the hobby as an outlet to their curiosity about electronics and communications. Still others joined our ranks because of the quest to meet new people and expand their own personal bank of knowledge.
Whatever the reason you became an amateur, there is one compelling thread that brought us all together in this fraternity of amateur radio. It is as simple as can be:
We became hams for the FUN of the hobby!
And while it serves a wide array of interests and purposes, there is no greater FUN-damental goal for Field Day than to HAVE FUN! While it encompasses a broad range of amateur radio interests – CW, hone, Digital, emergency preparedness, public service, satellites, recruitment, antennas, new and vintage equipment, and so many more – Field Day is, above all else, a chance for us to have some fun with our hobby. After all, while it is a regulated service and there are serious aspects to our use of the bands, the true “amateur spirit” of our hobby (defined by Paul Segal, W9EEA, back in 1928 in “The Amateur’s Code”) is found in “slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others.”
Fun is where YOU find it in this hobby. Some will discover the fun by operating overnight building up their club’s total number of QSOs. Others will never make a single Field Day contact but will derive their fun by helping set-up antennas and generators. The joy of sharing your radio knowledge to a newcomer will be fun for many old-timers while other old-timers will experience the “Field Day high” when they make their very first QSO using a new digital mode or via one of the amateur radio satellites. The camaraderie of the annual club Field Day picnic covered dish supper will be a fun highlight for many, while still others will find the joy in the hobby by simply being able to spend a couple of hours from home on an otherwise busy weekend tuning the bands and making a few contacts. Now is the time to start preparing. There are no significant rule changes for Field Day 2009. So no matter how you choose to participate, let the planning and adventure begin. Try something new! Get newcomers involved! Test your skills and limits. But what ever you do, remember the first and most important element of Field Day is HAVE SOME FUN!
See you on the air June 27th and 28th. 73!
Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Field Day Manager
fdinfo@arrl.org or (860) 594-0236
ARRL Field Day 2009 Rules
1. Eligibility: Field Day is open to all amateurs in the areas covered by the ARRL/RAC Field Organizations and countries within IARU Region 2. DX stations residing in other regions may be contacted for credit, but are not eligible to submit entries
2. Object: To work as many stations as possible on any and all amateur bands (excluding the 60, 30, 17, and 12-meter bands) and in doing so to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions. A premium is placed on developing skills to meet the challenges of emergency preparedness as well as to acquaint the general public with the capabilities of Amateur Radio.
3. Date and Time Period: Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and ending at 2100 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2009 will be held June 27-28, 2009.
3.1. Class A and B (see below) stations that do not begin setting up until 1800 UTC on Saturday may
operate the entire 27-hour Field Day period.
3.2. Stations who begin setting up before 1800 UTC Saturday may work only 24 consecutive hours,
commencing when on-the-air operations begin.
3.3. No Class A or B station may begin their set-up earlier than 1800 UTC on the Friday preceding the
Field Day period.
4. Entry Categories: Field Day entries are classified according to the maximum number of simultaneously
transmitted signals, followed by a designator indicating the nature of their individual or group participation. Twenty (20) transmitters maximum are eligible for the purpose of calculating bonus points (2,000 points maximum). However, additional transmitters may be used simultaneously in determining your entry category. Switching and simulcasting devices are prohibited. Bonus stations, such as the GOTA station and satellite station do not count towards determining the number of transmitters for the class and do not qualify for transmitter bonus points.
4.1. (Class A) Club / non-club portable: Club or a non-club group of three or more persons set up
specifically for Field Day. Such stations must be located in places that are not regular station locations and must not use facilities installed for permanent station use, or use any structure installed permanently for Field Day. A single licensee or trustee for the entry is responsible for the group entry. All equipment (including antennas) must lie within a circle whose diameter does not exceed 300 meters (1000 feet). To be listed as Class A, all contacts must be made with transmitter(s) and receiver(s) operating independent of commercial power mains. Entrants whom for any reason operate a transmitter or receiver from a commercial main for one or more contacts will be listed separately as Class A-Commercial.
4.1.1. Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) Station. Any Class A (or F) entry whose transmitter
classification is two or more transmitters may also operate one additional station without changing
its base entry category, known as the GET-ON-THE-AIR (GOTA) station. This GOTA station
may operate on any Field Day band, HF or VHF, but is limited to one transmitted signal at
any time.
4.1.1.1. This station must use a different callsign from the primary Field Day station.
The GOTA station must use the same callsign for the duration of the event regardless if
operators change. The GOTA station uses the same exchange as its parent.
4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by any person licensed since the
previous year’s Field Day, regardless of license class. It may also be operated by a
generally inactive licensee. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct
supervision of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and participants
must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.
4.1.1.3. As per FCC rules, this station must have a valid control operator present if
operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the station.
4.1.1.4. The maximum transmitter output power for the GOTA station shall be 150 watts.
If the primary Field Day group is claiming the QRP multiplier level of 5, the maximum
transmitter output power of the GOTA station may not exceed 5 watts.
4.1.1.5. A maximum of 500 QSOs made by this station may be claimed for credit by
its primary Field Day operation. In addition, bonus points may be earned by this
station under rule 7.3.13.
4.1.1.6. The GOTA station may operate on any Field Day band. Only one
transmitted signal is allowed from the GOTA station at any time.
4.1.1.7. The GOTA station does not affect the additional VHF/UHF station provided for
under Field Day Rule 4.1.2. for Class A stations.
4.1.1.8. Participants are reminded that non-licensed participants working under the
direction of a valid control operator may only communicate with other W/VE stations or
with stations in countries with which the US has entered a third-party agreement.
4.1.1.9. The GOTA station does not qualify as an additional transmitter when
determining the number of transmitters eligible for the 100-point emergency power
bonus under Rule 7.3.1.
4.1.2. Free VHF Station: Any Class A entry whose category is two or more transmitters may also
operate one additional transmitter if it operates exclusively on any band or combination of
bands above 50 MHz (VHF/UHF) without changing its basic entry classification. This station
does not qualify for a 100-point bonus as an additional transmitter. This station may be
operated for the clubs Field Day period and all contacts count for QSO credit. It is operated using
the primary callsign and exchange of the main Field Day group and is separate and distinct from
the GOTA station.
4.2. (Class A - Battery) Club / non-club portable: Club or non-club group of three or more persons set
up specifically for Field Day. All contacts must be made using an output power of 5 Watts or less and the power source must be something other than commercial power mains or motor-driven generator (e.g.: batteries, solar cells, water-driven generator). Other provisions are the same for regular Class A. Class AB is eligible for a GOTA station if GOTA requirements are met.
4.3. (Class B) One or two person portable: A Field Day station set up and operated by no more than two
persons. Other provisions are the same for Class A except it is not eligible for a GOTA or free VHF station. One and two person Class B entries will be listed separately.
4.4. (Class B - Battery) One or two person portable: A Field Day station set up and operated by no more
than two persons. All contacts must be made using an output power of 5 Watts or less and the power source must be something other than commercial mains or motor-driven generator. Other provisions are the same for Class A except it is not eligible for a GOTA or free VHF station. One and two person Class B - Battery entries will be listed separately.
4.5. (Class C) Mobile: Stations in vehicles capable of operating while in motion and normally operated in
this manner. This includes maritime and aeronautical mobile. If the Class C station is being powered from a car battery or alternator, it qualifies for emergency power but does not qualify for the multiplier of 5, as the
alternator/battery system constitutes a motor-driven generating system.
4.6. (Class D) Home stations: Stations operating from permanent or licensed station locations using
commercial power. Class D stations may only count contacts made with Class A, B, C, E and F Field Day stations.
4.7. (Class E) Home stations - Emergency power: Same as Class D, but using emergency power for
transmitters and receivers. Class E may work all Field Day stations.
4.8. (Class F) Emergency Operations Centers (EOC): An amateur radio station at an established EOC
activated by a club or non-club group. Class F operation must take place at an established EOC site. Stations may utilize equipment and antennas temporarily or permanently installed at the EOC for the event. Entries will be reported according to number of transmitters in simultaneous operation. Class F stations are eligible for a GOTA and free VHF station at Class 2F and above.
4.8.1. For Field Day purposes, an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is defined as a facility
established by:
a) a Federal, State, County, City or other Civil Government, agency or administrative
entity; or,
b) a Chapter of a national or international served agency (such as American Red Cross or
Salvation Army) with which your local group has an established operating arrangement;
4.8.1.1. A private company EOC does not qualify for Class F status unless approved.
4.8.2. Planning of a Class F operation must take place in conjunction and cooperation with the
staff of the EOC being activated.
4.8.3. Other provisions not covered are the same as Class A.
4.8.4. A Class F station may claim the emergency power bonus if emergency power is available at
the EOC site.
4.8.4.1. The emergency power source must be tested during the Field Day period but
you are not required to run the Class F operation under emergency power.
5. Exchange: Stations in ARRL / RAC sections will exchange their Field Day operating Class and ARRL / RAC section. Example: a three transmitter class A station in Connecticut which also has a GOTA station and the extra VHF station would send "3A CT" on CW or "3 Alpha Connecticut" on Phone. DX stations send operating class and the term DX (i.e. 2A DX).
6. Miscellaneous Rules:
6.1. A person may not contact for QSO credit any station from which they also participate.
6.2. A transmitter/receiver/transceiver used to contact one or more Field Day stations may not subsequently
be used under any other callsign to participate in Field Day. Family stations are exempt provided the subsequent callsign used is issued to and used by a different family member.
6.3. Phone, CW and Digital (non-CW) modes on a band are considered as separate bands. A station may
be worked only once per band under this rule.
6.4. All voice contacts are equivalent.
6.5. All non-CW digital contacts are equivalent.
6.6. Cross-band contacts are not permitted (Satellite QSOs cross-band contacts are exempted).
6.7. The use of more than one transmitter at the same time on a single band-mode is prohibited. Exception:
a dedicated GOTA station may operate as prescribed in Rule 4.1.
6.8. No repeater contacts are allowed.
6.9. Batteries may be charged while in use. Except for Class D stations, the batteries must be charged from
a power source other than commercial power mains. To claim the power multiplier of five, the batteries must be charged from something other than a motor driven generator or commercial mains.
6.10. All stations for a single entry must be operated under one callsign, except when a dedicated GOTA
station is operated as provided under Field Day Rule 4.1.1. it uses a single, separate callsign.
7. Scoring: Scores are based on the total number of QSO points times the power multiplier corresponding to the highest power level under which any contact was made during the Field Day period plus the bonus points.
7.1. QSO Points:
7.1.1. Phone contacts count one point each.
7.1.2. CW contacts count two points each.
7.1.3. Digital contacts count two points each.
7.2. Power multipliers: The power multiplier that applies is determined by the highest power output of any
of the transmitters used during the Field Day operation.
7.2.1. If all contacts are made using a power of 5 Watts or less and if a power source other than
commercial mains or motor-driven generator is used (batteries, solar cells, water-driven
generator), the power multiplier is 5 (five).
7.2.2. If all contacts are made using a power of 5 Watts or less, but the power source is from a
commercial main or from a motor-driven generator, the power multiplier is 2. If batteries are
charged during the Field Day period using commercial mains or a motor-driven generator the
power multiplier is 2 (two).
7.2.3. If any or all contacts are made using an output power up to 150 Watts or less, the power
multiplier is 2 (two).
7.2.4. If any or all contacts are made using an output power greater than 150 Watts, the power
multiplier is 1 (one).
7.2.5. The power multiplier for an entry is determined by the maximum output power used by any
transmitter used to complete any contact during the event. (Example: a group has one QRP station
running 3 Watts and a second station running 100 Watts, the power multiplier of 2 applies to all
contacts made by the entire operation).
7.3. Bonus Points: All stations are eligible for certain bonus points, depending on their entry class.
The following bonus points will be added to the score, after the multiplier is applied, to determine the final
Field Day score. Bonus points will be applied only when the claim is made on the summary sheet and any
proof required accompanies the entry or is received via email or normal mail delivery.
7.3.1. 100% Emergency Power: 100 points per transmitter classification if all contacts are made
only using an emergency power source up to a total of 20 transmitters (maximum 2,000 points.)
GOTA station and free VHF Station for Class A and F entries do not qualify for bonus point
credit and should not be included in the club’s transmitter total. All transmitting equipment
at the site must operate from a power source completely independent of the commercial power
mains to qualify. (Example: a club operating 3 transmitters plus a GOTA station and using 100%
emergency power receives 300 bonus points.) Available to Classes A, B, C, E, and F.
7.3.2. Media Publicity: 100 bonus points may be earned for attempting to obtain publicity from
the local media. A copy of the press release, or a copy of the actual media publicity received
(newspaper article, etc) must be submitted to claim the points. Available to all Classes.
7.3.3. Public Location: 100 bonus points for physically locating the Field Day operation in a
public place (i.e. shopping center, park, school campus, etc). The intent is for amateur radio to be
on display to the public. Available to Classes A, B and F.
7.3.4. Public Information Table: 100 bonus points for a Public Information Table at the Field
Day site. The purpose is to make appropriate handouts and information available to the visiting
public at the site. A copy of a visitor's log, copies of club handouts or photos is sufficient
evidence for claiming this bonus. Available to Classes A, B and F.
7.3.5. Message Origination to Section Manager: 100 bonus points for origination of a National
Traffic System (NTS) style formal message to the ARRL Section Manager or Section Emergency
Coordinator by your group from its site. You should include the club name, number of
participants, Field Day location, and number of ARES operators involved with your station. The
message must be transmitted during the Field Day period and a fully serviced copy of it must be
included in your submission, in standard ARRL NTS format, or no credit will be given. The
Section Manager message is separate from the messages handled in Rule 7.3.6. and may not be
claimed for bonus points under that rule. Available to all Classes.
7.3.6. Message Handling: 10 points for each formal NTS style originated, relayed or received and
delivered during the Field Day period, up to a maximum of 100 points (ten messages). Properly
serviced copies of each message must be included with the Field Day report. The message to the
ARRL SM or SEC under Rule 7.3.6. does not count towards the total of 10 for this bonus.
Available to all Classes. All NTS messages claimed for bonus points must leave or enter the
site via amateur radio RF.
7.3.7. Satellite QSO: 100 bonus points for successfully completing at least one QSO via an
amateur radio satellite during the Field Day period. "General Rules for All ARRL Contests" (Rule
3.7.2.), (the no-repeater QSO stipulation) is waived for satellite QSOs. Groups are allowed one
dedicated satellite transmitter station without increasing their entry category. Satellite QSOs also
count for regular QSO credit. Show them listed separately on the summary sheet as a separate
"band." You do not receive an additional bonus for contacting different satellites, though the
additional QSOs may be counted for QSO credit unless prohibited under Rule 7.3.7.1. The QSO
must be between two Earth stations through a satellite. Available to Classes A, B, and F.
7.3.7.1 Stations are limited to one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM satellite.
7.3.8. Alternate Power: 100 bonus points for Field Day groups making a minimum of five QSOs
without using power from commercial mains or petroleum driven generator. This means an
"alternate" energy source of power, such as solar, wind, methane or water. This includes batteries
charged by natural means (not dry cells). The natural power transmitter counts as an additional
transmitter. If you do not wish to increase your operating category, you should take one of your
other transmitters off the air while the natural power transmitter is in operation. A separate list of
natural power QSOs should be submitted with your entry. Available to Classes A, B, E, and F.
7.3.9. W1AW Bulletin: 100 bonus points for copying the special Field Day bulletin transmitted
by W1AW (or K6KPH) during its operating schedule during the Field Day weekend (listed in this
rules announcement). An accurate copy of the message is required to be included in your Field
Day submission. (Note: The Field Day bulletin must be copied via amateur radio. It will not be
included in Internet bulletins sent out from Headquarters and will not be posted to Internet BBS
sites.) Available to all Classes.
7.3.10. Educational activity bonus: One (1) 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day
operation includes a specific educational-related activity. The activity can be diverse and must be
related to amateur radio. It must be some type of formal activity. It can be repeated during the
Field Day period but only one bonus is earned. For more information consult the FAQ in the
complete Field Day packet. Available to Classes A & F entries and available clubs or groups
operating from a club station in class D and E with 3 or more participants.
7.3.11. Site Visitation by an elected governmental official: One (1) 100-point bonus may be
claimed if your Field Day site is visited by an elected government official as the result of an
invitation issued by your group. Available to all Classes.
7.3.12. Site Visitation by a representative of an agency: One (1) 100-point bonus may be
claimed if your Field Day site is visited by a representative of an agency served by ARES in your
local community (American Red Cross, Salvation Army, local Emergency Management, law
enforcement, etc) as the result of an invitation issued by your group. ARRL officials (SM, SEC,
DEC, EC, etc) do not qualify for this bonus. Available to all Classes.
7.3.13. GOTA Bonus. Class A and F stations operating a GOTA station may earn
the following bonus points:
7.3.13.1. When a GOTA operator successfully completes 20 QSOs, they
receive 20 bonus points. Upon reaching an additional 20 QSOs the same operator
receives a second 20 bonus points, up to a maximum of 100 Bonus points
per GOTA operator. An operator may make more than 100 QSOs but the
QSOs over 100 do not qualify for an additional bonus.
7.3.13.1.1. Additional GOTA operators may earn the GOTA bonus points
under this rule, up to the maximum of 500 bonus points. (Remember that
there is a 500-QSO limit for the GOTA station. But no single GOTA
operator may earn more than 100 of the GOTA bonus points except as
provided in 7.3.13.2.)
7.3.13.1.2. A single GOTA operator must complete all 20 QSOs required
before the bonus is earned. There is no “partial credit” for making
only a portion of the 20 QSOs or “pooling” QSOs between operators.
7.3.13.2. If a GOTA station is supervised full-time by a GOTA Coach, the
bonus points earned for each 20 QSOs completed under Rule 7.3.13.1 will be
doubled.
7.3.13.2.1. The GOTA Coach supervises the operator of the station,
doing such things as answering questions and talking them through
contacts, but may not make QSOs or perform logging functions.
7.3.13.2.2. To qualify for this bonus, there must be a designated
GOTA Coach present and supervising the GOTA station at all
times it is being operated.
7.3.14. Web submission: A 50-point bonus may be claimed by a group submitting their Field
Day entry via the www.b4h.net/cabforms web site. Available to all Classes.
7.3.15. Field Day Youth Participation:
7.3.15.1. A 20-point bonus (maximum of 100) may be earned by any Class A, C, D, E, or
F group for each participant age 18 or younger at your Field Day operation that completes at least
one QSO.
7.3.15.2. For a 1-person Class B station, a 20-point bonus is earned if the operator is age
18 or younger. For a 2-person Class B station, a 20-point bonus is earned for each operator age 18
or younger (maximum of 40 points.) Keep in mind that Class B is only a 1 or 2 person operation.
This bonus does not allow the total number of participants in Class B to exceed 1 or 2.
8. Reporting:
8.1. Entries may be submitted to the ARRL in one of three ways:
8.1.1. Via Field Day Web Submission Applet site at www.b4h.net/cabforms/;
8.1.2. Via email to fieldday@arrl.org; or
8.1.3. Via land postal or delivery service to Field Day Entries, 225 Main St, Newington, CT
06111.
8.2. Entries must be postmarked, emailed or submitted by July 28, 2009. Late entries cannot be
accepted.
8.3. A complete Field Day Web Applet Submission site entry consists of:
8.3.1. An official ARRL summary sheet which is completed on the site;
8.3.2. Supporting information must be emailed to fieldday@arrl.org or submitted by land service.
Supporting information must include:
8.3.2.1. An attached list of stations worked by band/mode during the Field Day period
(dupe sheet or an alpha/numeric list sorted by band and mode); and
8.3.2.2. Proof of all bonus points claimed (copies of visitor logs, press releases, NTS
messages handled, photographs, etc).
8.4. A complete non-applet email submission consists of:
8.4.1. An electronic copy of an ARRL summary sheet completely and accurately filled out;
8.4.2. An attached list of stations worked by band/mode during the Field Day period (dupe sheet
or an alpha/numeric list sorted by band and mode); and
8.4.3. Proofs of bonus points claimed (copies of visitor logs, press releases, NTS messages
handled, photographs, etc).
8.5. A complete land postal or delivery non-electronic submission consists of:
8.5.1. A complete and accurate ARRL summary sheet;
8.5.2. An accompanying list of stations worked by band/mode during the Field Day period (dupe
sheet or an alpha/numeric list sorted by band and mode); and
8.5.3. Proofs of bonus points claimed (copies of visitor logs, press releases, NTS messages
handled, photographs, etc).
8.6. Complete station logs are not required for submission. The club should maintain log files for one
year in case they are requested by ARRL HQ.
8.7. Cabrillo format log files are not required for Field Day entries. They will be accepted in lieu of
the dupe sheets but do not substitute for a summary sheet.
8.8. Digital images of proof of bonus points are acceptable.
8.9. Electronic submissions are considered signed when submitted.
9. Miscellaneous:
9.1. The schedule of bulletin times for W1AW is included in this announcement. While W1AW does not
have regular bulletins on weekends, the Field Day message will be sent according to the schedule included with this announcement. The W1AW bulletins will be transmitted on the regular W1AW frequencies listed in QST. The PSK31 bulletin will be transmitted on the W1AW teleprinter frequencies.
9.1.2. The special Field Day bulletin will be transmitted from station K6KPH on the West Coast as
included in the bulletin schedule.
9.2. See "General Rules for All ARRL Contests," "General Rules for All ARRL Contests on Bands Below
30 MHz," and "General Rules for All ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz" for additional rules
(www.arrl.org/contests/forms ) that may cover situations not covered in these Field Day rules.
9.3. Remember that the national simplex FM calling frequency of 146.52 MHz should not be used for
making Field Day contacts.
9.4. The complete Field Day information package may be obtained by:
9.4.1. Sending a SASE with 5 units of postage to: Field Day Information Package, ARRL, 225
Main St., Newington, CT 06111; or
9.4.2. By downloading from the Contest Branch home page at: www.arrl.org/contests/forms
9.5. For more Field Day information/questions contact: fdinfo@arrl.org or phone (860) 594-0236.
1. Field Day Call Used __________________________________________ GOTA Station Call _______________________________________
2. Club or Group name (Class A or F only)___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Number of Participants ___________________________________ 4. Number of Transmitters in Simultaneous Operation _________
Field Day
Please write legibly. Make certain you have filled out this form
completely and have enclosed any required dupe sheets, photographs and
bonus claims.
Entries must be postmarked within 30 days of
the end of the event and mailed to:
Field Day Entries
ARRL
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111 USA
5. Entry Class: Check only one.
___ A. Club or non-club group portable ___ D. Home station commercial power
___ B. 1 or 2 person non-club Group portable ___ E. Home station emergency power
List call of 2nd operator: __________________________ ___ F. EOC Station
___ C. Mobile
6. Power Source: Check all that apply
___ Generator ___ Commercial mains ___ Battery ___ Solar ___ Other (list) :
7. ARRL / RAC Section _________________________
8. Total CW QSOs _____________________________ x 2 = Total CW QSO points __________________________________
9. Total Digital QSOs ___________________________ x 2 = Total Digital QSO points ________________________________
10. Total Phone QSOs __________________________ x 1 = Total Phone QSO points _________________________________
12. Po wer Mult iplier (sel ect only o ne) 11. Total QSO points ___________________________________
___ 5 Watts or less and Battery powered = 5
___ 150 Watts or less = 2
___ Over 150 Watts = 1
(transfer to line 13)
13. Power Multiplier _____________________________________
14. Claimed QSO Score _______________________________________
(line 11 x line 13)
(excluding bonus points)
15. Bonus points claimed: Check each block as
appropriate and include required proof of points
with your submission. All bonus points will be
verified at ARRL HQ and added to your score.
___ 100% Emergency power (Max. 20 transmitters)
___ Media Publicity
___ Set-up in Public Place
___ Information Booth
___ NTS message to ARRL SM/SEC
___ W1AW Field Day Message
___ Formal NTS messages handled (# __________)
___ Satellite QSO completed
___ Natural power QSOs completed
___ Site Visit by invited elected official
___ Site Visit by invited served agency official
___ Educational Activity Bonus
___ Youth Element achieved
___ GOTA Bonus (total bonus points: ___________)
___ Submitted using the b4h.net applet
Total Bonus Points Claimed: ___________________
17. I/We have observed all competition rules as well as all
regulations for amateur radio in my/our country. My/Our
report is correct and true to the best of my/our knowledge.
I/We agree to be bound by the decisions of the ARRL
Awards Committee.
Date: ____________________________________________
Call: ____________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
(signature/call of club president or authorized club representative)
Address: _________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________
You must complete the Band/Mode and GOTA QSO breakdown box on page 2 of this form. February 2009 – FD Form
16. ___ Check here if Summary was submitted via the web applet
at: www.b4h.net/cabforms
CW Digital Phone
QSO Power QSO Power QSO Power
160 M
80 M
40 M
20 M
10 M
15 M
1.25
2 M
6 M
Other
Other
Satellite
Totals
CW Digital Phone
GOTA
Enter on
Line 8 of
Summary
Enter on
Line 9 of
Summary
Enter on
Line 10 of
Summary
Field Day Call Used: _______________________
19. GOTA BONUS: List names/calls of GOTA operators, number of QSOs completed by each and the 20 to
100 point basic GOTA Bonus earned by each if applicable:
Name / CALL # of QSOs Bonus Points Earned
?? Check if claiming double bonus for GOTA Coach
20. Did your Field Day Group claim the Youth Element Bonus: _____ Yes ______ No
If so, how many participants 18 or younger completed at least one QSO? _________________
Total number of attendees in group age 18 or younger __________
18.
Field Day Entry Submission Instructions:
Please make certain that your required summary sheet is complete with the following fields filled in:
1. Field Day Call Used: The callsign used by your club/group/entry. If your group used a GOTA station please list that
callsign in the space provided.
2. Club or Group Name: If your group entered as a Class A or F entry, please give us the name of the Club or Group.
3. Number of Participants: Give the number of persons who participated in your Field Day operation. Include operators,
loggers, set-up crew, and visitors.
4. Number of Transmitters in Simultaneous Operation: The maximum number of transmitters that were transmitting at a
given moment.
5. Entry Class: Refer to the Field Day rules for definitions.
6. Check all power sources used: If you used more than one source, check all that apply.
7. Your ARRL / RAC section: This is usually your State or Province, but if you live in one of the 8 US states that have
multiple ARRL sections (California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington) refer to
the ARRL section list. DX stations use the term “DX”.
8. Total number of CW QSOs: In the first blank list the number of raw non-dupe CW QSOs. Multiply the CW QSO total by 2
and enter the CW QSO point total in the second blank. Do not add the power multiplier in this field.
9. Total number of Digital QSOs: On the first blank list the number of raw non-dupe Digital QSOs. Multiply the Digital QSO
total by 2 and enter the QSO point total in the second blank. Do not add the power multiplier in this field.
10. Total number of Phone QSOs: In the first blank list the number of raw non-dupe Phone QSOs. Multiply the Phone QSO
total by 1 and enter the Phone QSO point total in the second blank. Do not add the power multiplier in this field.
11. Total QSO Points: Add the CW, Digital and Phone QSO points and enter here.
12. Power Multiplier: Select the category that corresponds with your power multiplier. (Remember that to use the multiplier
of 5, you must be using 5 watts or less AND running battery or solar power.)
13. Enter the power multiplier from Item 12 onto this line.
14. Multiply line 11 times line 13 to calculate your claimed score, exclusive of bonus points.
15. Bonus Points Claimed: All categories now qualify for certain bonus points. Check each box for which you are claiming the
earned Field Day bonus points. You must submit proof of all bonus points claimed or they will be disallowed. Proof for each may be
in the form of photographs, copies of visitor logs, copies of press releases issued or newspaper articles printed, marked log excerpts
showing Satellite and Natural power QSOs. A written statement signed by a club or group official will suffice for the Emergency
Power, Public Place, Information Booth, and Site Visit bonuses. You must provide serviced copies of any messages claimed for
bonus credit. A copy of the W1AW bulletin must be included with the entry submission.
Special notations:
A. If the Field Day operation was 100% emergency powered, you receive 100 points for each transmitter up to 20.
B. The Field Day message to the SM or SEC does not also qualify as a 10-point NTS message.
C. The Educational Bonus must be some formal activity in order to qualify for the 100-Point bonus.
D. If you submitted your entry via the web application at www.b4h.net/cabforms, you may claim an additional 50
bonus points.
E. Youth Element – you must fill in information for question 20 page 2 of the summary if you claim this bonus.
16. Check this space if you have also submitted the entry via the Web Applet.
17. A club officer, authorized club representative or individual must date, and sign the Summary Sheet. Please provide a
mailing address and e-Mail address (if available) in case questions arise with the entry.
18. You must include a band and mode breakdown of QSOs on the reverse side of the summary sheet form. GOTA
station contacts should be indicated on a single line.
19. The list of GOTA station operators/participants must be shown and the number of QSOs each made must be listed in
order to claim the GOTA bonus. Also you must check the box if you are claiming the double bonus for using a designated
GOTA coach/mentor.
20. If your group claims the Youth Element bonus, give the number of youth participants (18 years old or younger) who
completed a QSO and the total number of youth attendees.
After completing the Summary Sheet, please enclose it, copies of Dupe Sheets (by band and mode), all proofs of bonus points claimed
and mail to:
Field Day Entry
ARRL
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
All Field Day entries must be postmarked or e-mailed within 30 days after the contest or they will be ineligible for inclusion in the
Field Day results.

2009 W1AW FIELD DAY BULLETIN SCHEDULE
Day Mode Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
FRIDAY CW 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Teleprinter 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Phone 6:45 PM 7:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:45 PM
CW 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM
SATURDAY CW 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Phone 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
CW 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Teleprinter 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Phone 6:45 PM 7:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:45 PM
SUNDAY CW 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Phone 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
PSK31 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
K6KPH Field Day Bulletin Schedule
SATURDAY CW 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
CW 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Teleprinter 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM
SUNDAY CW 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Teleprinter 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM
W1AW will operate on the regularly published frequencies. The special
PSK31 bulletin will be transmitted on the regular W1AW frequencies.
CW frequencies are 1.8025, 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975, 21.0675,
28.0675 and 147.555 MHz.
Teleprinter frequencies are 3597.5, 7.095, 14.095, 18.1025, 21.095,
28.095 and 147.555 MHz (includes PSK31).
Phone frequencies are 1.855, 3.990, 7.290, 14.290, 18.160, 21.390, 28.590
and 147.555 MHz.
The Maritime Radio Historical Society's station K6KPH will transmit the
"W1AW" Field Day message for the benefit of West Coast stations on
3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975 and 21.0675 MHz. The frequencies for
K6KPH Teleprinter (RTTY and FEC AMTOR) will be 7.095 and 14.095 MHz. At
the time of publishing this packet, the K6KPH schedules are accurate, but
may change.