Field Day 2020 - Riverside County Amateur Radio Association

Riverside County Amateur Radio Association Field Day 2020

Here is the picture slideshow from Field Day 2020

RCARA Members and visitors pause for a pic along side a VW Bus
Moving the supplies and equipment from the parking lot
Juan KM6CFH packing in his portable rig
A new battery technology was introduced at FD this year.
For 2020, there was no line power in out location for even non-radio gear. Battery and solar powered the show this year!
Power management in a box with power pole connectors and a built in volt meter.
Rick KK6CTT - large battery box and solar panels included an inverter which provided line power for laptops and HT & Cellphone charging.
John W7RSO operating under an EZ-UP, socially distanced but racking up the QSO numbers
John W7RSO came wearing his FD 2020 hat.
APRS Map showing that Alan KM6KPW is at the park
An APRS controller with GPS and simple telemetry. This module uses a Baofeng UV-5R type of HT for it's transmitter and receiver.
An APRS controller with GPS and simple telemetry. This module uses a Baofeng UV-5R type of HT for it's transmitter and receiver.
Steven W7DTH brought out his shelter and portable rig
Steven W7DTH displays a clean power distribution module. LED indicators and fuses are a great features.
Field Day is great to see what others are using in their portable and mobile rigs
Just waiting for the 11:00 AM whistle to start making contacts
Our newest Extra class operator making contacts. Congrats to Juan AJ6PH !!
Juan finding the balance between sun for the solar panel and shade for the operator
Alan KM6KPW ran 10M FT8 on 15 watts QRP power.
Alan KM6KPW on the Xiegu working FT8 on 10 meters. The band was like a revolving door
John W7RSO brought out the hitch mounted extending mast antenna.
A close up of John W7RSO's trailer hitch mast mount
Alan KM6KPW brought out a 10 meter dipole that fits into the go bag.
Rails to save the face and rear connectors of his mobile transceiver. Lite and solid, nice!
All gathered around the picnic table
Both the US flag and our ARRL FD mascot on display in front of the pavillion

Updated Q&A from the ARRL about club totals – (PDF or Original Article)

Members operating from home, please remember to include “RIVERSIDE COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION” (NOT “RCARA” or “W6TJ”) on your submission. See the ARRL COVID-19 2020 Waver document for more information

We may have to be away from each other but that does not mean we have to be out of reach!

Stay Safe and keep making contacts!