{"id":15780,"date":"2023-05-05T13:35:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T17:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tristatesarc.com\/club\/?page_id=15780"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:36:49","slug":"field-day-needs-and-haves","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tristatesarc.com\/club\/club-info\/field-day-needs-and-haves\/","title":{"rendered":"Field Day Needs and Haves"},"content":{"rendered":"

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-= 2026 TSARC Field Day =-<\/h1>\n

-= June 27-28, 2026 =-<\/h1>\n

-= Sat Dinner \/ Sun Breakfast =-<\/h1>\n

-= RSVP’s are CLOSED =-<\/span><\/h1>\n

Join us for this fun event June 27th and 28th in Flintstone, GA! <\/strong>\u00a0TSARC Field Day will be held at the Chattanooga Valley Lions Club at 265 South Av in Flintstone, GA.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here for a Google Map – 265 South Av – Flintstone, GA 30725<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Needs and Haves – Last Updated 20260624-1210<\/h1>\n

June 25, 2026 is the last day to RSVP.\u00a0 No RSVPs will be accepted after that date as we have to get food orders in and picked up.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Members, if you are attending, you <\/span>must RSVP <\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and let us know what you are bringing,\u00a0 <\/span>click here to let us know<\/a>,<\/strong> who (total number and names) is coming and what you will bring! (<\/span>sorry, no RSVP and we can’t guarantee tables\/chairs or food and you will not be eligible\u00a0for prizes<\/u><\/span><\/em><\/strong>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is very important<\/strong><\/em> so that we, a) have everything we need and b) don’t end up with 14 Potato Salads!<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure to check out our prize list (scroll down<\/em>), it’s growing continuously!\u00a0 Remember, you must be a TSARC member in good standing and present to win prizes.<\/strong>\u00a0 All radios or other transmitting devices require you be a valid licensed Amateur Radio Operator.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stations<\/h2>\n
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  • 1.25m\/2m\/70cm – provided by W4EDP (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
  • 6m station – provided by N4JAP (20260611-1306)<\/li>\n
  • G90 – provided by Matt Holleman (20260615-1858)<\/li>\n
  • Icom 7300 MkII – provided by KN4FKS (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
  • Icom 7300 – provided by KM6UTC (20260611-1305)<\/li>\n
  • Icom 7300 (GOTA station running as W4LMC) – provided by Rambler Radio Club (20260611-1306)<\/li>\n
  • Yaesu FT-710 (club station) – provided by AG4DW (20260611-1305)<\/li>\n
  • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Related Items<\/h2>\n
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    • 3 sets of Spider Beam poles with guys and stakes – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • 4:1 Balun, 200 watts – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • 6m Delta Loop antenna – provided by N4JAP (20260611-1306)<\/li>\n
    • 10m, 15m, 20m, and 40m Bandpass Filters 200 watt – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • EFHW Antenna, 10-80m 79 foot long wire, 200 watts PEP – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • EFHW Antenna, 10-40m 52 foot long wire, 200 watts PEP – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • POTA Performer vertical antenna – provided by G4DW (20260611-1305)<\/li>\n
    • Roll of RG8 cable 340 feet – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • Roll of Antenna Wire 180 feet – provided by W4GTA (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
    • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tables<\/h2>\n
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      • ARES table (NWGA), N4NWD & AG4DW (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
      • HT \/ Radio Programming table, N4NWD & N4LKT (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
      • Public Information table, W4EDP & N9ZEN (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
      • SkyWarn table (NWGA), N4NWD & AG4DW (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
      • Walker County CERT table, W4LWC and NWGA CERT team (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
      • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Help with Setup, Take Down and Clean-Up<\/h2>\n

        Setup<\/h4>\n
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        • Goolsby, Tom – K4ATV (20260617-1024)<\/li>\n
        • Mayo, Dave – N8TP, 1 (20260621-1918)<\/li>\n
        • Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
        • Perdue, Emmett – W4EDP (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
        • Wooten, Danny – AG4DW (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
        • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Take Down<\/h4>\n
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          • Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
          • Perdue, Emmett – W4EDP (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
          • Wooten, Danny – AG4DW (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
          • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Clean Up<\/h4>\n
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            • Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
            • Perdue, Emmett – W4EDP (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
            • Wooten, Danny – AG4DW (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
            • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Items we need (non-food)<\/h2>\n

              Cleaning Supplies<\/h4>\n
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              • Generic cleaning supplies to be used after the dinner is complete to clean up the facility – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
              • Hand Sanitizer – Emmett\/Terri Perdue, W4EDP\/N9ZEN (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
              • Various Cleaning Supplies – Harless, Charlie, K1HAR\u00a0(20260623-2154)<\/li>\n
              • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Disposable items such as:<\/h4>\n
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                • Disposable Cups – Perdue, Emmett\/Terri – W4EDP\/N9ZEN (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                • Napkins – Lee, Max – N4NWD (20260611-1623)<\/li>\n
                • Paper Plates – Beldyk, Rich – AJ4VX and Riddle, Mike – N3AMR (20260613-1927)<\/li>\n
                • Plastic Utensils, Spoons \/ Forks \/ Knives – Lee, Max – N4NWD and Riddle, Mike – N3AMR (20260611-1623)<\/li>\n
                • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Food Dishes and Desserts<\/h2>\n

                  It is acceptable for more than 1 person to bring the same dish or dessert, but we also want a broad variety of dishes, recipes vary and we want to have enough.\u00a0 Also, please bring a serving utensil for any food items that you bring and mark any items you want returned.<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Breakfast Prep (Saturday and Sunday)<\/h4>\n
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                  • Perdue, Emmett – W4EDP (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                  • Wooten, Danny – AG4DW (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                  • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Dinner Prep (Saturday)<\/h4>\n
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                    • Perdue, Emmett – W4EDP (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                    • Wooten, Danny – AG4DW (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                    • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Food Dishes<\/h4>\n
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                      • BBQ – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                      • Baked Beans – Bice, James – KQ4WAF (20260621-1919)<\/li>\n
                      • Biscuits (breakfast) – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                      • Chips – Goolsby, Tom – K4ATV (20260617-1025)<\/li>\n
                      • Chips –\u00a0Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
                      • Coleslaw –\u00a0Wooten, Danny – AD4DW, 1 (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                      • Pimento Cheese, crackers, and bread – Carter, Jody – W4LWC (20260623-2154)<\/li>\n
                      • Sausage (breakfast) – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                      • Smoked Mac & Cheese – Baughn, Dave – WW4DB (20260616-1953)<\/li>\n
                      • Texas Toast (for BBQ) – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                      • TBD – Mason, Gerald, W4MAS (20260619-2118)<\/li>\n
                      • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Beverages<\/h4>\n
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                        • Sweet Tea – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                        • UnSweet Tea – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                        • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Desserts<\/h4>\n
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                          • Brownies –\u00a0Wooten, Danny – AD4DW, 1 (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                          • Donuts, Cookies – Goolsby, Tom – K4ATV (20260617-1025)<\/li>\n
                          • Chocolate Chip Cookies – Bice, James – KQ4WAF (20260621-1919)<\/li>\n
                          • Cookies – Padgett, Allen – KN4FKS (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
                          • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Condiments<\/h4>\n

                            Items such as: (that may be needed, unused portions of these items will be returned)<\/p>\n

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                            • BBQ Sauce – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                            • Cheese (breakfast) – TSARC Club Executives (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                            • Ketchup –\u00a0Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
                            • Lemons and\/or Limes – Pless, John – N4JAP, 2 (20260615-1457)<\/li>\n
                            • Mayonnaise –\u00a0Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
                            • Mustard –\u00a0Miller, Barry – W4LKT (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
                            • Pepper – Beldyk, Rich – AJ4VX (20260613-1927)<\/li>\n
                            • Salt – Beldyk, Rich – AJ4VX (20260613-1927)<\/li>\n
                            • Salt Substitute – Beldyk, Rich – AJ4VX (20260613-1927)<\/li>\n
                            • Sugar (real and alternate sweeteners) – Beldyk, Rich – AJ4VX (20260613-1927)<\/li>\n
                            • Various Sauces –<\/li>\n
                            • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Any other condiments that you do not see listed that you would like or that you feel like someone else might want.<\/p>\n

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                              Prizes \/ Give Aways \/ Silent Auction, you must be a current 2026 club member in good standing and present to win<\/h2>\n
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                                RSVPs<\/h4>\n
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                                1. Baughn, Dave – WW4DB, 3 (20260616-1953)<\/li>\n
                                2. Beldyk, Rich – AJ4VX, 2 (20260613-1927)<\/li>\n
                                3. Bice, James – KQ4WAF, 4 (20260621-1920)<\/li>\n
                                4. Carter, Jody – W4LWC, 3 (20260623-2154)<\/li>\n
                                5. Gifford, Jim – KM4MPF, 2 (20260616-1951)<\/li>\n
                                6. Goolsby, Tom – K4ATV, 2 (20260617-1025)<\/li>\n
                                7. Harless, Charlie – K1HAR\u00a0(20260623-2154)<\/li>\n
                                8. Holleman, Matt – AF4MH, 3 (20260615-1824)<\/li>\n
                                9. Law, Doug – W4LAW, 1 (20260621-1919)<\/li>\n
                                10. Lee, Max – N4NWD, 1 (20260611-1623)<\/li>\n
                                11. Martin, Jay – KE4VRM, 1 (20260623-2154)<\/li>\n
                                12. Mason, Gerald – W4MAS, 2 (20260619-2116)<\/li>\n
                                13. Mayo, Dave – N8TP, 1 (20260621-1918)<\/li>\n
                                14. Miller, Barry – W4LKT, 2 (20260608-1940)<\/li>\n
                                15. Miller, Karen – KN4FKR, 1 (20260624-1741)<\/li>\n
                                16. Padgett, Allen – KN4FKS, 2 (20260611-1301)<\/li>\n
                                17. Painter, Alan & Tine – W4PLP & N4PLP, 2 (20260621-1917)<\/li>\n
                                18. Perdue, Emmett & Terri – W4EDP & N9ZEN, 2 (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n
                                19. Pless, John – N4JAP, 2 (20260615-1457)<\/li>\n
                                20. Riddle, Mike – N3AMR, 1 (20260615-2014)<\/li>\n
                                21. Wooten, Danny – AD4DW, 1 (20260608-1235)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Total to date (20260624-1741): 39<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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