Winter Field Day 2025
2025 EVENT PLANNING IN PROCESS
PLANNING QUESTIONS FOR THOSE COMING:
-Do you want to operate overnight?
-Do you want to register for operating times like we have in the past?
-What modes do you want to operate? (SSB, Digital, CW)
Let me know by completing the form located here: https://forms.gle/qtdeeB2q7Nm414Be9
Cut off for your input to the above is 12/16/2025.
Come join Lake Monroe Amateur Radio Society (LMARS) as we participate in the 2025 Annual Winter Field Day event!
The intention of WFD is a winter emergency communications exercise, where ham radio operators can practice operating portable in an environment that is not always favorable to warm and nice weather. But for us we typically have nice weather… It is a time to operate outdoors without the heat of Summer.
Whether your interest is setting up equipment, operating on the air, exploring various modes of operation, or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hams, we encourage you to come and be part of the experience. We will have HF stations operating voice and CW. We also hope to make some VHF/UHF, and potentially satellite contacts. Our primary goal is to ensure everyone has a great time. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for this exciting event.
All are welcome!
What is Winter Field Day:
The first Winter Field Day was first held on January 13-14, 2007 becoming an annual event, and it continues to grow every year. It was started as a practice for EmComm during a time of Natural disaster. Winter is the perfect time for training and operating skills as they should not be limited to fair-weather scenarios. Preparedness is the key to a professional and timely response during any event. Ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments as the potential for freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards present unique operational concerns. WFD is formatted to help increase your level of preparedness for disasters and improve your operational skills in subpar conditions.
Event Information
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Setup starts Saturday 1/25/2025 at 8:00 AM.
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Location: Central Winds Park in Winter Springs. GPS Coordinates:
Setup & Operating Information
- Setup starts Saturday 1/25/2025 at 8:00 AM.
- Operating starts at 11:00 AM on Saturday 1/25/2025
- Operating ends at 4:00 PM on Sunday 1/26/2025
Operating Stations:
- Single Side Band Phone
- Conventional CW
- Simplex VHF
- Possibly Satellite VHF
Talk-in: Join the repeater for the event on 147.285 MHz, +600 MHz Offset, with a PL tone of 107.2 Hz (We will not use the repeater during the SVTN Net from 7:10 PM until approximately 7:40 PM, whenever the net ends.)
What to Bring:
- Bring whatever you would normally bring to an outdoor radio event including Handheld radio; Camp Chair, Any special snacks or drinks you may want.
Sign-up to operate and for Dinner
Sign-up below to operate as well as for dinner on Saturday. Dinner is for attendees and members who pre-register. If you don't register we can't guarantee we will have dinner for you. If your joining us for dinner, bring your drink of choice and a side dish or dessert to share. LMARS will supply water, the entree, utensils, plates, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Cut off for dinner registration is January 17, 2025.
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