H and M and I visited a ARRL field day site today. For the un-initiated, “Field days” are a contest to see what amateur Radio Relay league group can contact the most other HAMs in a 24 hour period. The purpose is to practice Code and contacting others in less than ideal situations. Since everyone else is trying to contact everyone else, it equates operating in a mass emergency.

It was not very exciting for the kids, but at least they have been exposed to it.

HOWEVER, The location WAS attached to a firehouse, so they got to check out all the firetrucks and such. That was a little more exciting…

H found a locust in the back yard today… Here is she is sharing it with M.

Posted on 26 June '04 by , under Uncategorized.