On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:30:29 -0400, Jeffrey D Angus wrote:
Dick Grady AC7EL wrote:

However, the object of Field Day is to contact as many
stations as possible.

I thought the purpose of Field Day was to serve as a training
ground for emergency preparedness. And a time to experiment
with new techniques and technology in an "emergency" setting
without it being a "real" emergency.

Y'know, I've heard both arguments for a very long time. IMHO you're both
wrong.

Field Day is a party.

(in the non-alcoholic, family reunion sense)

In news Doug Smith W9WI typed, for some strange, unexplained
reason:
: On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:30:29 -0400, Jeffrey D Angus wrote:
: Dick Grady AC7EL wrote:
:
: However, the object of Field Day is to contact as many
: stations as possible.
:
: I thought the purpose of Field Day was to serve as a training
: ground for emergency preparedness. And a time to experiment
: with new techniques and technology in an "emergency" setting
: without it being a "real" emergency.
:
: Y'know, I've heard both arguments for a very long time. IMHO you're
: both wrong.
:
: Field Day is a party.
:
: (in the non-alcoholic, family reunion sense)

Eh..? Whaddya'mean, non-alcoholic..?! ;-)

73 Ivor G6URP

"Doug Smith W9WI" wrote in message
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Field Day is a party.

(in the non-alcoholic, family reunion sense)

How do you survive a family reunion without alcohol?

Beep beep,

de Hans, K0HB

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"KØHB" wrote:

"Doug Smith W9WI" wrote in message
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Field Day is a party.

(in the non-alcoholic, family reunion sense)

How do you survive a family reunion without alcohol?

Beep beep,

de Hans, K0HB

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