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)