GCARA conducted its 2025 Winter Field Day exercise on Jan 25/26 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. We competed as class/category 3-0 using the callsign N4FL.
Our results of the exercise (the Committee insists it was not a contest) are as follows.
1. Total points awarded : 22,244 (we claimed 19,476).
2. Objectives achieved : 73% ( including things as non-grid power, satellite contacts, etc).
This put us well ahead of all other stations, not only in South Florida, but ALL of Florida including all classes & categories. The 2nd highest score was awarded to W4LX (Ft. Myers ARC) at 17,856 points.
With the OBJECTIVES, we achieved 73% of those suggested, tied with K4P in St. Petersburg. We were surpassed by only one station, K4A (a commemorative station) at 91%
Nationally, there were 476 class O (outdoor) entries. Our points score placed us at #15. It was a remarkable achievement, considering our participation level. (However, to be honest, we probably had the best weather. It was a beautiful weekend).
Sincere thanks for all who participated with this event, from food through setup, operating, and tear-down, and everything in between, including fellowship and the ubiquitous “eyeball QSO’s”. Do make it a point to join with us June 28/29, again at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, for Summer Field Day.
And remember that it will be combined with Ham Helper’s Free Flea Market ! Details on www.w4bug.org.
73,
Joe McGee, NX4T
Field Day co-Chairman