Cold.  Bitter, bitter cold weather this past weekend (as you know).  But that didn’t stop the NCRC crew from erecting the five or so antennas that were going to be needed for the event.

Then, the equipment needed to be checked out before the event started at 11:00am, Saturday. All good!

And with the weather being so frightful we attempted to operate two differents stations, CW and SSB/Phone in the same cabin.  (So we could avoid setting up a tent outside.)

It worked! It worked just fine, with the assistance of headphones. Operators were able to stay out of each other’s way and score big points.

Ever compliant with WFD rules, we had plenty of off-the-grid power and heat.

Additional points earned after making Satellite contact with the International Space Station (ISS).

Several newer members got to experience Field Day for the very first time.

Into the night and early morning hours, operations continued.

At dawn, with heavy, heavy snow in the immediate forecast, the decision was wisely made to cease operations and safely pack it up.

And just as the last cable was coiled, the record breaking storm hit while everybody safely headed for home!

WFD Video featuring satellite contact with the ISS!  Click Here

See you at Summer Field Day!