Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society

     Tom Yenny, K5LOL, had the most contacts at 80. Andy Smolenski, KI5YLX, was next with 55 contacts.

     We tested operating two rigs on 20m at the same time (SSB and CW). It worked with a little RF interference between the rigs. Ron Reeves, NN5R, has a plan to solve this for next year.

     We set up 7 antennas but we had to take one down shortly after erecting it due to high winds. It was a noble effort but we’ll fix that for next year. We need a stronger sky-hook. Thanks to everyone who brought antennas and especially those who worked in the heat to set them up.

     We setup 8 rigs but limited our operation to stay within our 4A classification. Multiple operators kept one rig on the air almost throughout the entire Field Day operating period.

     We had a few late-night operators. Kevin Grantham, N5KRG, kept a rig busy all night. Sleep? Sleeping is so overrated when there are contacts to be made. Thanks to all our operators for spending time on the air making contacts.

     Thanks as well to Kim and David Gilpin, K5GIL, for being our Saturday supper chefs and to Bill Clements, K5PEC, for cooking a hearty breakfast to get us started on Sunday morning.

     Mark your calendars— ARRL Field Day 2027 will be June 26 and 27, 2027. When should you start preparing? Now! Repair whatever doesn’t work. Hone your operating skills. Build a 6-meter bandpass filter and build some 20-meter coax stub notch filters.

      Thanks go to Field Day Marshal Ron Reeves, NN5R, for stepping up this year. And to the First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch for allowing us the use of their building.