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FIELD DAY

2009
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

The Herrett Center, Faulkner Planetarium, located on the campus of the College of Southern Idaho was the location of our ARRL Field Day exercise this year.  Wonderful accommodations and lots of grassy areas with shade!

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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

The K6ZVA EMCOMM trailer was set up and in operation Saturday.  Many HF contacts were made from this trailer along with an "amateur television" demonstration for the Southern Idaho Regional Communication Center.  SIRCOMM handles public safety dispatch for most of the police and fire departments in the Magic Valley. 
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Along with the EMCOMM trailer on this side of the Herrett Center grounds were AC7M, Doc, operating HF portable, and W6OUU, Jim, operating 6 meters.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Lee, K6ZVA (behind the hat brim) giving a demonstration of the well equipped EMCOMM trailer to Terry Fletcher, K7THF.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Doc Humphries, AC7M, operating portable from his suburban using a buddy pole and an FT-897.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

A closer view of Doc's buddy pole.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

CQ FIELD DAY CQ FIELD DAY.  Doc, AC7M, operating in the air-conditioned comfort of his suburban.  That's cheating, isn't it?
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Patience is a virtue when you are a 6 meter fan.  Jim, W6OUU, is waiting "patiently" for 6 meters to come alive.  His patience was rewarded as the band did come alive later in the day.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

From the left, Dean KI7CC, Terry Fletcher K7THF, and Mike WB7NNQ, discuss the quickest way to get to the BBQ on the other side of the grassy area.  "Should we drive or walk?"
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

I shot an arrow into the air......
Brian, KE7LOY (right), attempting to get his G5RV antenna up in a tree.  Center is K7RXG, Ernie, waiting for his next instruction from Brian.  Left, Andy, KE7ZCK going to get a six-foot ladder to help get the antenna up into the tree about 75 feet!  When it was finally installed, it worked like a charm!
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Ernie, K7RXG, (on the ladder) pulling on rope to get the G5RV up into the air.  Brian, KE7LOY, encouraging Ernie to not rely on him to catch him should the worst occur.  Ernie stayed on the ladder and everything worked out just fine. 
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Jane the ham-dog, K9-RUFF, guarding the shady spot while the humans carried the equipment to the spot under the tree. 
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Left, Ron KD7CKT, walked past the checkpoint after given permission by Jane, K9-RUFF, while Kelly, K7SU (right) attempts to set up his homebrew type buddipole.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Left, Andy, KE7ZCK, checks to be sure everything is set up and ready.  Seated, Kelly K7SU, checks over the log to see if  "we've already worked that guy."  Right, Rick, AD7JS, making sure we are there to operate and not just snooze under the shade tree.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

The early bird got the patio of the Herrett Center (next to the bathrooms and the food!).  Ron, KD7CKT operates the bands while Max KE7SVL, looks on.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Of all the contacts made during the event, Brian, KE7LOY, made the lion's share...on CW...while doing his own LOGGING!  Brian, you da MAN.  And besides that, he took time out to cook the burgers and dogs for the BBQ. 
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Left, Ernie K7RXG, cooking the burgers and dogs along with Andy, KE7ZCK.  Leaning over is Rick, AD7JS.  Perhaps Rick was tired of having his picture taken?   :>)
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

And BOY, were they GOOD!
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

And everyone ate.....
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

and ate....
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

and ate....
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

and talked....
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

and cussed and discussed.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

There was certainly enough food to go around and no one went away hungry.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Rick, KD7VKZ, operates the Amateur Television during a demonstration for Sherm (right) WA6IRN, and a curious future ham (left).
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Can you SEE me now?  Rick, KD7VKZ, operates the video for the Amateur TV demonstration.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

The beam antenna for the ATV system looking out the window toward the EMCOMM trailer.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Amateur radio displays were set up inside the Rick Allen room at the Herrett Center for the public to admire. 
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Some homebrew equipment on display built by Brian, KE7LOY....the framed proclamation from the City of Twin Falls proclaiming the week as Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Preparedness Week, and some ARRL literature available for the public.
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K7MVA Field Day 2009 at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho

Left-rear, a unique display of an 833A broadcast tube set up by Mike, K7MDI, using the tube as a lamp by lighting the filament. 
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