Check out the Worked Hamfesters Award. You need to contact Hamfesters Radio Club members to qualify for this much sought after award. You can use any mode and any frequency.

Basic award is issued for the following conditions: 10 contacts within state of Illinois; 5 contacts from out of state; 3 from out of country; and only 1 contact if from out of this world.

Contact Matt Levickas, KC9JXC for more information or to apply for the award. Endorsements are available for increased number of contacts with club members.

Our Field Day simulates emergency operating conditions were we operate portable radio equipment "in the field" with temporary antennas and emergency gas generators, solar power, and even bicycle driven generator power. We operate with voice and Morse code. There may be some digital operation also. Field Day is always held on the fourth weekend of June. Location is at 111th St. and 86th Ave. in Palos Hills. This year it will be on June 26 and 27, 2010. Set up begins at 0900 Saturday morning. The contest begins at 1300 and goes until 1300 on the following day, Sunday. Interspersed with the radio operating is a feast provided by our Chief Cook. We have the best gourmet food while in the "field" of any amateur effort.

Field Day chairman is Jim kb9cyl@arrl.net

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