K7MVA Field Day 2010

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Photos courtesy of Terry, K7THF and Alex, KF7LDR
Photo editing courtesy of Bob, KC7QR

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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		The front gate to the KOA Campground. This was a PERFECT location. We were right on Highway 93. The owner of KOA, Oscar (KC6GWG) and his staff were wonderful hosts!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		This was the supporting mast for Bill Carver's (W7AAZ) 20 and 40 meter sloper. When not being used as an antenna it can be used as a fishing pole for catching the BIG ONE!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Trying to make some contacts....Kelly Klaas (K7SU) using his suitcase rig, an Icom 718, Kenwood tuner, and portable dipole.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		"Doc" Humphries, AC7M, tearing up the CW bands using his K3 and a Buddy Pole under the shade of his motorhome.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		This was probably the most revered and sacred part of the event. This is where Terry Fletcher, K7THF, and his XYL (seated in the background) prepared the Tri-Tip steak sandwiches and chicken legs on the special pellet grill. This was EXCELLENT!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Looking from the cooking area, this little part served as our operating point for Field Day. In the foreground, Kelly (K7SU) at the operating postion. To the left is the tripod mounted - Hustler mobile whip dipole antenna. In the background were those involved in conversation from working the "rare" one to solving the most pressing problems of the world. In that regard the day was a tremendous success.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Right in the front on Highway 93, the 4-element M2 beam belonging to Jim Kennedy (W7OUU). Jim made many contacts on 6 meters. Notice the club banner, and of course OLD GLORY! God Bless America!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Jim Kennedy (W7OUU) at the operating position of his 6-meter setup. Jim uses a Yaesu FT-857 for portable operation. Jim is the VH/UHF amplifier king. He builds amps during his lunch hour!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Waiting for lunch. From left, seated, Mike Strolberg (WB7NNQ), Lee Schwindt (AD7SH), "Rolly" Zollinger (KF7JGW), Jan Zollinger (KF7HZE).
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Lee Schwindt (AD7SH) working 15 meters with a Kenwood TS-440 and a homebrew vertical.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Erecting the supporting pole for the W7AAZ 40/20 meter sloper. Notice the open space to the east of our location.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		The KOA Police! Oscar (KC6GWG) and his XYL are the owners of the KOA Campground. They were the perfect hosts! Oscar even got to work a few stations while keeping the rest of the camp in ship-shape condition.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		This is the portable dipole used by Kelly (K7SU). Each leg of the dipole consists of a Hustler mobile antenna. To change bands you change the resonators on both legs of the dipole. Kelly (and others) made many contacts on 20 meters using this setup on Field Day. Kelly did make a revision to this setup after field day...he lengthened the legs so sandbags are no longer needed. It also raises the antenna about two more feet off the ground.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Terry Fletcher (K7THF) cooking lunch. Tri-Tip steak sandwiches and chicken legs. MMMMMMMM!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Lee Schwindt (AD7SJ) near left, showing the rig to new ham Bob MacDonald (KF7FJC). Right, Mike Strolberg (WB7NNQ) wondering when lunch will be served!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Bill Carver (W7AAZ) demonstrating a new dance he invented while putting together his 40/20 meter sloper. Left, "Dunk" Layton (KD7JKB), Mike Payne (W0LVJ). Extreme right, the son of "Dunk", all checking over Bill's antenna work to see if it's done right.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Harmonics of Alex Payne (KF7LDR) getting in on the action. "Dad, when are we gonna eat?"
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Jim Kennedy (W7OUU), "When we gonna eat?" Notice Jim's K7MVA club T-shirt. Nice, huh?
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Bill Carver (W7AAZ) putting final touches on his 40/20 meter sloper. "If A goes to C and D goes to F, how can B go to E?....When we gonna eat?"
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		A proud grampa...Mike (W0LVJ).
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Left, Mike Dahmer (K7MDI) explaining to Mike (WB7NNQ, hidden behind K7MDI) and Jayson Maples (KC7EON) why Einstein was incorrect in his E=MC2 theory. To the right, seated, Kelly (K7SU) and Bob (KC7QR) wondering when we're gonna eat..
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Mike Dahmer, left, (K7MDI) racking up points on the local .76 repeater. Dean Etherington (KI7CC) resting after racking up some points on ten meters earlier in the day.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Bob MacDonald (KF7FJC) and his XYL, enjoying the day in the shade.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Left, Jayson Maples (KC7EON), Doc (AC7M), Gary Rogers (N7FSE) seeing how it's done on CW on an Elecraft K3.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		With his 40/20 meter sloper antenna up and running, Bill Carver (W7AAZ) sits down to his K3 to do some CW operating.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Jerome's finest! Center, seated, Jerome County Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane, aka Doug McFall (N7JHS) enjoying a refreshing drink and a rest from chasing bad guys all day. Left, XYL of "Dunk", standing background, "Dunk" (KD7JKB), right seated "Dunk's" son, background seated Bill Carver (W7AAZ) and standing next to Bill is Gary Rogers (N7FSE).
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Standing, Oscar Carranza (KC6GWG) and Mike Payne (W0LVJ) racking up more points on 20 meters.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Shhhh Shhhh wait....did you hear that? Did he say LUNCH WAS READY?
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Bob Castaneda (KC7QR) giving advice to a new ham, Jan Zollinger (KF7HZE). Bob spent many hours preparing and editing the pictures for this web site. Thanks Bob!
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Even a local Sasquatch stopped by to see what was "cookin." Kelly (K7SU)
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Oscar Carranza (KC6GWG). CQ Field Day, CQ Field Day.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Kelly Jenrick (KB7RFT) in the cowboy hat, participating in the round-table (or square table as the case may be) discussion.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Finishing up lunch. Standing, Chris Hembree (W7CTH) visits with Jim Kennedy (W7OUU) on the finer points of EME.
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Group discussion. shhhhhhhh
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K7MVA Field Day 2010 at the KOA Kampground, Jerome, Idaho
		Yum...that was shore good!
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