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O.C.A.R.C.'s 2023 A.R.R.L. Field Day
June 23rd, 2023 (Fri) Starting at 9:00 AM: Setup
June 24th - 25th, 2023: Operations (Sat, Sun)

(Always the fourth full weekend in June)


Results:

Notice: The 2023 ARRL Field Day is over. The OCARC had a very successful event, finishing 10th overall and 1st in our class, division, and section

W6ZE (W6NGO) 2023 Point Summary
Mode Total Contacts Total Points
CW Contacts 2,232 8,928
Phone Contacts 2,261 4,522
Digital Contacts 254 1,016
SUB TOTALS 4,747 14,466
Bonus Points 1,975
TOTALS 4,747 16,441

W6ZE (W6NGO) 2023 Where We Finished
Category Description Position Out of… Top %tile
By Contest Field Day Overall 10 4,555 0.2%
By Division Southwestern Div. 1 309 1st.
By Class 5A 1 87 1st.
By Section Orange 1 61 1st.

Previous Summary Information:

What follows is the OCARC planning information that was posted for the recently completed 2023 ARRL Field. W6ZE ran in the 5A category in the ARRL Orange section of the Southwestern Division.

2023: 90th Celebration!

GOTA (Get on the Air) beginner station will be avilable too for club score credit!

Location:

The Orange County Amateur Radio Club, OCARC, will host their Field Day at the Huntington Beach Ocean View School District HQ at 17200 Pinehurst Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - click for map -. This is where we have always held Winter FD in January. There is a large field to set-up and parking in the back on the asphalt (enter along buildings off parking lot). We are also considering 1 or 2 large tent rentals to operate some stations and to distance.If you're a ham just visiting the area on business or vacation, you're welcome to join us.

The School District does not permit alcohol or tobacco to be used on the school premises. If you bring a dog assure it is on a leash; you are responsible to dispose of any waste by the dog.

Bring a copy of your ham license to FD to allow you your full license privileges.

Here are maps and a layout of the Field Day site:


Driving Instructions:

Directions to the Huntington Beach Ocean View School District HQ:

The location of the OCARC FD on the school grounds can be reached by entering from La Palma into the school's East driveway. See the annotated FD map. The school grounds are behind the school buildings to the south.


Cell Phone Contact for Directions:

Tim Goeppinger N6GP will have his cell with him 714-875-2344


Setup:

Construction of antennas and towers is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM (local time) on Friday June 23nd (while it is still cool).


Teardown:

Teardown will begin at the end of the 24 hour contest at 11 AM (local time) on Sunday June 25th.


Operations: (CLASS = FIVE ALPHA)

The OCARC will be operating in Class “A”. The number of simultaneous transmitters we plan to be running is five, but is subject to change if necessary.

Technician class operators, this is your opportunity to work some HF bands with a relatively powerful station. If you are looking for inspiration to upgrade, this is your chance. Anyone can work the HF bands at a Field Day site with a properly licensed control operator present! Be sure to bring a copy of your license.


Field Day Call:

We will be using the Club call, W6ZE, for our general operations.
There will be a GOTA station this year wuisng the call W6NGO.


2023 co-Chairmen:


Club Field Day History:

Here are links to past Club ARRL Field Day scores and sites:

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

This page last updated on 14 January 2024
OCARC S-Mail: P.O. Box 3454, Tustin, CA 92781-3454

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