Field Day

Here is a checklist to make Field Preparation a snap. Sure beats having to run
out to Radio Shack to get a few things that you know are sitting home on the bench!
But Check out Gary's (KI5FU) list

Think About This
R	Item	R	Item
	Desklamp
	Notepad, pencils & pens
	Flashlight & spare batteries
	Laptop Computer
	Insect Repellent
	Tool box & Tools
	Clock
	Sunscreen
	Electric Fan		Rope for antenna installation
	Snacks & soft drinks		Misc. Coax Jumpers
	Hat, light jacket, etc.		Field Day Rules
	Plastic garbage bags		Paper Towels
	Cooler & ice		Sleeping bag
	HCRA Name Badge		Duct Tape & WD-40
	First Aid Kit		Mechanical Tool Kit

This Stuff We Have

Field Day Check list

Item	Description	Notes	Who Will Bring	ü
Gas can	5 gal		Gary KI5FU	ü
Red Generator	1500/1850 watts 2) 120 vac 12.5 a 1) 12 VDC 15A	5 hours@ ½ load. Gasoline	Gary KI5FU	ü
Green Generator	2225 watts 2) 120 vac 18.75 a	1 hour Gasoline	Gary KI5FU	ü
Lead Acid Battery(s)	Car or Garden tractor battery	Use a primary source of 12V so no down time during refueling.	Gary KI5FU	ü
Battery Charger	Dytek E-series dual 10 amp.	Used to charge Lead Acid Battery(s)	Gary KI5FU	ü
Lead Acid Batteries	Stowaway Deep Cycle ST27DC180 105 AH Interstate Marine Deep Cycle HD24-DP ~ 55 AH	Use as primary source of 12V power so no down time during generator refueling	Gary KI5FU	ü
Extension Cords	3) 50’ 15 amp	2 used from Generator to Battery charger. 1 spare.	Gary KI5FU	ü
Tripp-Lite LC-1200a	Line Stablization/Surge protector	10 amp 4 outlet	Gary KI5FU	ü
Canopy	10’ 8”w x 20’l x 6’ 8”side height. 2 side wall panels 1 end panel 2 door panels	2 man assembly Various configurations	Gary KI5FU	ü
Icom 735	1.8 – 30 MHz HF radio 10-200 W		Gary KI5FU	ü
Icom SM6	Desk Microphone		Gary KI5FU	ü
Vibroplex	Iambic Keyer		Gary KI5FU	ü
Icom AT150	Auto Antenna tuner for 735		Gary KI5FU	ü
SP-7	External Speaker for 735		Gary KI5FU	ü
Icom PS-55	Power Supply for 735		Gary KI5FU	ü
¼” Mono headphones			Gary KI5FU	ü
¼” Mono Y adapter			Gary KI5FU	ü
Cushcraft D3	Rotatable Dipole 10, 15, 20 Meters	Use with rotator on top of 30’ crankup mast		ü
Alpha-Delta DX-A	160-80-40 meter twin sloper.	Use below the D3. Needs counterpoise/ground wire on a crank up tower	Gary KI5FU	ü
Table	2 ½ x 6 work surface		Gary KI5FU	ü
Table	2 x 4 coffee & donut		Gary KI5FU	ü
Table	2) 1 ½ x 2 ½ adjustable height work surface		Gary KI5FU	ü
Chairs	Green fold-up	Not good for operating	Gary KI5FU	ü
Coleman light	Dual fuel	White and Unleaded gasoline	Gary KI5FU	ü
Coleman light	Propane	Propane bottle	Gary KI5FU	ü
Laptop		Use on Packet until battery dead.	Gary KI5FU	ü
150ft coax	RG 213/U	For 4-BTV Vertical HF	Gary KI5FU	ü
Ground Rods	4) 8’ copper ground rods	Donated by Ron Rolin, Princeton TX.	Gary KI5FU	ü
Port-a-potty	Do you need PAPER		Gary KI5FU	ü



50ft coax	RG 8/U	For D3 Dipole	Wade KC5MGL	ü
Icom 706 MKII-G		Back-up to 735	Wade KC5MGL	ü
30’ crank up tower		Tilt base mounted to 16’ trailer	Wade KC5MGL	ü



50 foot of RG-213	connectors on both ends		Chuck WA5THZ	ü
Vertical HF antenna	brand new in the box		Chuck WA5THZ	ü
Icom 706 MKII-G	with power supply below		Chuck WA5THZ	ü
25 amp power supply	for Icom 706 MKII-G above		Chuck WA5THZ	ü
Bird Thruline wattmeter	with a variety of elements		Chuck WA5THZ	ü
2m SSB			Chuck WA5THZ	ü
100ft 10Ga. Cord			Chuck WA5THZ

MFJ SWR Analyzer			John N5OON	ü

Chairs	BRING YOUR OWN
HeadPhones	BRING YOUR OWN
Fan Very Small	BRING YOUR OWN This We Can Share

All Personal and Operators
Please Email Danny dhammers@tampabay.rr.com with *Call, Name, Attend Days, And Any Thing Else*
Call	Name	Responsible For	Sat	Sun
KC5MGL	Wade Massey	Coordinator	ü	ü
N5WB	Joe Blair	Final Report	x	ü
KI5FU	Gary Drescher	Station Setup	ü	ü
WA5THZ	Chuck Cumming		ü	ü
KB5TRA	Eddy Hackney	Public Relations/Talk-in	ü	ü
K5JD	Johnny Davis