Gael, K2GDB, making a contact at our the 2022 Field Days in Carlisle, NY
The members of the association would like to say THANK YOU to the following businesses supporting our program through their generous donations: from Esperance, NY - Hannaford; from Middleburgh, NY - Valley Market; from Cobleskill, NY - Burger King, McDonalds, Price Chopper, Pizza Hut, KFC, Little Italy Pizza, Noble Ace Hardware, Subway, and Walmart; and from Sloansville, NY - Mobil-Yogi Food Mart.
The Mountain Eagle article in the
June 23, 2023 edition
The Photo Gallery is Below
Data on our contacts is below the Photo Gallery
2023 Field Days
ARRL Field Days began in 1933 and have been an annual event since then. occurring at the end of June. This year’s event is scheduled for June 24th and 25th.
During Field Days amateur radio operators “Hams” throughout North America set up temporary stations to demonstrate the science of radio communications, operator skills and service to our communities and the nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach and technical skills all in a 24 hour period.
The Schoharie County Amateur Radio Association (SCARA) attempts to utilize a different location throughout Schoharie County to show the public our capabilities in a wide variety of situations and locations. This year we will be operating from, thanks to the generosity of the Cobleskill Elks Lodge #2040, at their Lodge at 152 Legion Drive in Cobleskill, NY.
We invite visitors to come see us in operation from noon Saturday until noon Sunday.
Cobleskill Times Journal article in the
June 22, 2023 edition
Contacts Map - at the start of Field Days
Tom (WB2KLD) preparing equipment for the event.
Bert (KC2ABB) and Terry (W1QF) performing final checks before going on the air.
John (KC2RMD) working on the antenna connections.
The antenna tower about to be hoisted.
NYS Assemblyman Chris Tague with Association President John Knoebel KC2RMD)
NYS Assemblyman Chris Tague discusses our communication capabilities. Shown (L-R) one of our guest visitors, Tom (WB2KLD), Assemblyman Tague, Bert (KC2ABB), Gail (K2GDB).
Matt (KD2TBS) starts our Field Days with making the first of many contacts.
Contacts Map on Saturday, June 24th - just 20 minutes after we started operations.
Cobleskill Village Mayor, Rebecca Stanton-Terk stopped by for a visit and learn about our communications capabilities. Pictured (L-R): Dan (WB2QMX), Mayor Stanton-Terk, and Association President, John (KC2RMD)
Bill (N1NUZ) the association's newest member taking part.
Kenny (KD2SJE) and Matt (KD2TBS) reviewing the computer logging software. In the background, Bert (KC2ABB) and Tom (WB2KLD)
Gael (K2GDB) working the paddle on his CW contact.
Field Days Chairman Dennis Bulger (N2USN) receiving congratulations from Association President John Knoebel (KC2RMD) for all his hard work for a successful 2023 event. Thank you Dennis.
When all else fails - Improvise
Gael (K2GDB) working one of the operating stations.
Richard Bulger, the son of association member Dennis (N2USN) volunteered to spend his entire weekend to support our effort. We sincerely thank him.
Dan (WB2QMX) and John (KC2RMD) get ready to begin a shift on air.
Husband and Wife Team, Tom (WB2KLD) and Barbara (KC2JXZ)
Tim (N2TC) working the radio early Sunday morning.
Terry (W1QF) listening to a CW - Morse Code - contact.
Field Days Chairman Dennis (N2USN) finally gets the opportunity to get on the air.
Getting the antenna tower ready to lift into position.
The contact map for the USA and Canada at the close of Field Days.
The article that appeared in The Times Journal on Thursday, June 29m 2023 - Page 33
The article that appeared in The Mountain Eagle on
Friday, June 30, 2023 - Page F5
