O.C.A.R.C.'s 2023 A.R.R.L. Field Day
June 23rd, 2023 (Fri) Starting at 9:00 AM: Setup
June 24th - 25th, 2023: Operations (Sat, Sun)

(Always the fourth full weekend in June)

Results:

Previous Summary Information:

What follows is the OCARC planning information that was posted for the recently completed 2023 ARRL Field. W6ZE ran in the 5A category in the ARRL Orange section of the Southwestern Division.

Location:

The Orange County Amateur Radio Club, OCARC, will host their Field Day at the Huntington Beach Ocean View School District HQ at 17200 Pinehurst Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - click for map -. This is where we have always held Winter FD in January. There is a large field to set-up and parking in the back on the asphalt (enter along buildings off parking lot). We are also considering 1 or 2 large tent rentals to operate some stations and to distance.If you're a ham just visiting the area on business or vacation, you're welcome to join us.

The School District does not permit alcohol or tobacco to be used on the school premises. If you bring a dog assure it is on a leash; you are responsible to dispose of any waste by the dog.

Bring a copy of your ham license to FD to allow you your full license privileges.

Here are maps and a layout of the Field Day site:

• see Annotated FD MAP PDF

Driving Instructions:

Directions to the Huntington Beach Ocean View School District HQ:

• From the 405 Fwy. northwest bound, take the Warner Ave. exit going west.
• From the 22 Fwy. going west, take Goldenwest South to Warner Ave. Turn right (west) on Warner.
  • From Warner, continue west past Edwards St. and take the third left (south) onto Pinehurst Ln. If you reach Springdale you've gone too far.
  • Continue south on Pinehurst Ln. into the second block. The school facility will be on your left.
• From the 405 Fwy. southeast bound take the Springdale exit south.
  • Proceed south on Springdale past Heil Ave. to Warner Ave.
  • Turn left onto Warner. In about 500 feet turn right onto Pinehurst Ln.
  • Continue south on Pinehurst into the second block. The school facility will be on your left.

The location of the OCARC FD on the school grounds can be reached by entering from La Palma into the school's East driveway. See the annotated FD map. The school grounds are behind the school buildings to the south.

Cell Phone Contact for Directions:

Tim Goeppinger N6GP will have his cell with him 714-875-2344

Setup:

Construction of antennas and towers is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM (local time) on Friday June 23nd (while it is still cool).

Teardown:

Teardown will begin at the end of the 24 hour contest at 11 AM (local time) on Sunday June 25th.

Operations: (CLASS = FIVE ALPHA)

The OCARC will be operating in Class “A”. The number of simultaneous transmitters we plan to be running is five, but is subject to change if necessary.

Technician class operators, this is your opportunity to work some HF bands with a relatively powerful station. If you are looking for inspiration to upgrade, this is your chance. Anyone can work the HF bands at a Field Day site with a properly licensed control operator present! Be sure to bring a copy of your license.

Field Day Call:

We will be using the Club call, W6ZE, for our general operations.
There will be a GOTA station this year wuisng the call W6NGO.

2023 co-Chairmen:

Club Field Day History:

Here are links to past Club ARRL Field Day scores and sites:

• W6ZE Field Day Results as Published in QST Magazine Updated 01/08/2024.
• Previous Field Day Scores (Preliminary numbers). Updated 5/21/2019.
• Previous Field Day Locations. Updated 1/14/2024.
• Here are links to photos from our previous Field Days:

• Here are links to our previous Field Day webpages: