Field Day 2007
Field Day June 23-24, 2007 On Field Day, the fourth full weekend in June, hams around North America , participate in a simulated emergency test, whereby stations are established under adverse and/or adhoc conditions and a specific set of rules. The object of Field Day is to set up an operating station(s) under emergency conditions and to contact as many other participating amateurs as possible within a 24 hour period. Field Day places enormous pressure on an operator's skills, under comparable conditions to those encountered during a real emergency situation. Each year, the Wireless Association of South Hills (WASH Club), actively participates in the ARRL Field The N3SH / WA3SH groups will be at Mingo Park in 2 locations. Observatory Hill and Sheltor #9. Site set-up begins around 10:00AM local time on Saturday. Operating starts officially at 2:00PM and continuing around the clock until 2:00PM on Sunday (24 Hours). Stations will be set-up inside a 1000' circle, placed to take advantage of the site conditions and also to minimize interference and interaction between antennas and receivers. Each station will be using the N3FJP Field Day Network version Logging Software . Field Day is an ideal opportunity to get some on-air experience with various types of equipment and band conditions for our newly licensed amateurs. You will experience contest type operations. We encourage new members and visitors to join in on the fun!!
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Also this year... The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and The Wireless Assocaition of South Hills Invite you to a FREE special event. The 2007 Amateur Radio Field Day and Star Party!
It's all part of the show during the 2007 Amateur Radio Field Day and Star Party! Sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh , and the Wireless Association of South Hills. The event takes place at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory starting at 2:00 PM EDT on Saturday, June 23, located in Mingo Creek County Park , Nottingham Township , Washington County, Pa. This is an opportunity for amateur astronomers, radio enthusiast, students and the general public to observe the wonders of the sky. Visitors will have an opportunity to observe the 1 st Quarter Moon, and the bright planets, Saturn and Jupiter. Learn how to use a telescope, accessories, and star charts, and take in a planetarium show in the observatory's classroom. Or, watch and listen as amateur 'Hams' make radio contacts to the far Event runs 24 hours , 2:00 PM Saturday June 23rd through 2:00 PM Sunday June 24th. About the Mingo Creek Park Observatory : The Observatory is located 10 miles east of Washington PA in Nottingham Township in Mingo Creek County Park . The park is in the northeast section of Washington County . The observing location is on the top of the hill past Shelter 10. At 1149-ft elevation, it is one of the higher undeveloped points in Washington County . The hill affords an almost 100% view of the sky, and because of its location in a rural country park, still enjoys considerably dark night skies. The park is located off Route 88 or Route 136 in Washington County . The Mingo Creek Park Observatory has two permanently mounted telescopes in separate rooms, a 10" refractor and a 24" robotic RC reflector telescope. The building also houses a classroom full of astronomical displays and a small planetarium where the simulated night sky can be displayed indoors. For more information on the history, observatories, activities, and membership of the AAAP , please write us at: AAAP, P.O. Box 314 , Glenshaw , PA 15116 . Or access the AAAP website on the Internet: http://www.3ap.org
Schedule for AAAP / WASH Field Day Star party -
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Day. It is an ideal event for Club members to practice their skills in erecting antennas, operating a station and logging, all in the wild. 
Come see regions of space containing star clusters and nebulae, visit the craters of the moon, and marvel at the solar system's two largest planets. Then listen to various amateur radio stations around the country, and learn about the exciting world of amateur radio communications! 