Radio Station K6BSA "Kilo Six Boy Scouts of America"

Field Day 2001
Dates: June 23-24, 2001

(See the ARRL's article/photos about K6BSA's Field Day two years ago -- 80 kB)

Would you like to help with an emergency-preparedness demonstration for the city of Cupertino (and the Santa Clara Valley), and have a chance to practice some radio communications at the same time? Our Troop and Crew have been asked to assist, and I'm taking sign-ups from those who'd like to help out. We invite your participation in our K6BSA Field Day on June 23-24! Here are the details. Please contact us to sign up for a timeslot -- or just drop by.

• Dates: Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, 2001
• Where: The field between Cupertino City Hall and the Cupertino library (we'll take over the whole space!)
• Time: a few hours, at YOUR CHOICE: pick from the "shifts" below, or stay longer! We'll be there from 8:30 AM Saturday through noon on Sunday (yes, overnight ...)
• Who: I need dozens of Scouts, for various times, and also many parents to help out and provide transportation (Wear Scout shirts or Troop/Crew T-shirts)
• What will we do? (YOUR choice, again -- pick one or many)
  • We'll help set up and staff an information table and display:
    -- Show the emergency supplies that each family should have in the garage
    -- Pass out flyers from the Red Cross and other service agencies;
    -- Explain to visitors why they'd want some of these items in their "safety supply" cache, their car, etc.
    -- Tell about joining Scouting (for youth visitors)
    -- You might make this part of your activity for the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge!

  • We'll work on the Amateur Radio stations that'll be running there:
    -- We'll be using the callsign "K6BSA" (of course!)
    -- There'll be many "modes" of radio: CW, SSB, PSK31, and various other digital modes (maybe a satellite station!)
    -- You can operate the stations (talking to other operators around North America) even without a license, and you can also help by "logging" our contacts, telling visitors what is happening, and seeing how other "Hams" operate.
    -- If you develop an interest in radio, you can sign up for our mid-summer class that'll get you your FCC license, starting on July 15th (Mr. Toback is lead instructor); for both youth AND adults (see below)!

  • Our "Field Day" operation will have a full kitchen, so you'll get fed if you're operating during a mealtime slot; and there'll be cold drinks (and hot coffee/chocolate!) at all times for our staffers!

So, if you're interested in learning more about Amateur Radio, or simply want to help our neighbors get ready for the "next big one", pick one or more "times" and "activities" from the listing below -- and either email me back, or give me a call, so I can put you on our list. The more Scouts who can come, the better we'll be able to help the community (and have fun!)

  Name: _____________________________  Phone: ___________________

Shifts:
  This Field Day event goes from 8:30 AM Saturday until Noon on Sunday.
Pick one or more times that would fit the schedule of you and your Patrol
members (or parents):

      Saturday:                            Sunday:
================================       =================================
Setup: 8:30 - 11 AM  ______          "Early Bird" radio: 6 - 9 AM _____
1st Shift: 10 - 1    ______                  1st Shift: 8 - 10 AM _____
2nd Shift: 12 - 3 PM ______                  2nd Shift: 9 - Noon  _____
3rd Shift: 2 - 5 PM  ______                Breakdown: 11 - 1:30 PM ____
4th Shift: 5 - 8 PM  ______ (radio only)
5th Shift: 8 - 11 PM ______ (radio only)  [We'll have a tent for sleeping
6th Shift: 11 - 3 AM ______ (radio only)  overnight, for those who'd like
7th Shift: 3 - 6 AM  ______ (radio only)  to stay and take turns operating]

Tasks:

      Emergency Prep Demo:                 Radio Stations:
===============================       ================================
Staff the "supplies" demo:  ____    Help set up antennas, etc: ____
Explain, pass out flyers:   ____    Help operate one or more stations:
Guide visitors around site: ____      I'll try any/all modes: ____
                                      Prefer computer/digital modes: ___
Help prepare and serve food: ___      Prefer HF (world-wide) modes: ___
                                      Help with logging contacts:  ____
 
  And this is a good "event" for inviting non-Scout friends, brothers/
  sisters, and others to get involved -- just for the fun of it!

Next Licensing Class