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Re: FDFA Status as of -3-13-2025

 

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Well lets go through the GOTA Rules,

4.1.1. Get On The Air (GOTA) Station. Any Class A or F entry whose transmitter classification is two or more transmitters may also operate one additional station without changing its base entry category, known as the Get On The Air (GOTA) station. This GOTA station may operate on any Field Day band, HF or VHF, but is limited to one GOTA station transmitted signal at any time.
(No Problems there)

4.1.1.1. GOTA Stations Call: This station must use a different callsign from the primary Field Day station. The GOTA station must use the same callsign for the duration of the event regardless if operators change. The GOTA station uses the same exchange as its parent.
(When we get closer we can decide what call the GOTA Station will use, so again No Problems)

4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by any person licensed since the previous year’s Field Day, regardless of license class. It may also be operated by a generally inactive licensee. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct supervision of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and participants must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.
(That first sentence is worded kind of strangely. Then add in the next sentence, and doesn't that mean anyone can operate at the GOTA station?
I mean I'm an Extra class and got my License in 1975,? and I have been licensed since last years field day, doesn't 50 years count? I wonder if that is a typo or bad grammar? Like maybe they intended it to say, "The GOTA station may be operated by any person who "BECAME LICENSED" since the previous year’s Field Day.? Thoughts gang?)

4.1.1.3. As per FCC rules, this station must have a valid control operator present at the control point if operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the station.
(No Problem)

4.1.1.4. The maximum transmitter output power for the GOTA station shall be 100 watts. If the primary Field Day group is claiming the QRP multiplier level of five (5), the maximum transmitter output power of the GOTA station may not exceed 5 watts. 4.1.1.5. There is no limit to the number of contacts made by the GOTA station. QSOs made by this station may be claimed for credit by its primary Field Day operation. In addition, bonus points may be earned by this station under rule 7.3.13.
(No Problem)

4.1.1.6. The GOTA station may operate on any Field Day band. Only one transmitted signal is allowed from the GOTA station at any time.
(No Problem)

4.1.1.7. The GOTA station does not affect the additional VHF/UHF station provided for under Field Day Rule 4.1.2. for Class A stations.
(No Problem)

4.1.1.8. Participants are reminded that non-licensed participants working under the direction of a valid control operator may only communicate with other W/VE stations or with stations in countries with which the US has entered a third-party agreement. 4.1.1.9. The GOTA station does not qualify as an additional transmitter when determining the number of transmitters eligible for the 100-point emergency power bonus under Rule 7.3.1.
(No Problem)

7.3.13. GOTA Bonus: Class A and F stations operating a GOTA station may earn the following bonus points:

7.3.13.1. Any successfully completed contacts made by an operator at the GOTA station are worth five (5) bonus points, regardless of mode used. There is no limit to the number of contacts a single GOTA operator can make. The GOTA station bonus points are not multiplied by the power multiplier (this is a clarification of the rules published in 2023.) 7.3.13.2. If a GOTA station is supervised by a GOTA Coach, a single 100-point bonus will be earned.
(YES! This Kicks ASS! The other stations 1 point for Phone 2 for CW or digital!? 5 points per contact for the GOTA Gang! WOW!
Now you see why I said we MUST havea GOTA Station!)

7.3.13.2.1. The GOTA Coach supervises the operator of the station, doing such things as answering questions and talking them through contacts, but may not make contacts or perform logging functions.
(See below at the next Rule)

7.3.13.2.2. To qualify for this bonus, there must be a designated GOTA Coach present and supervising for at least 10 contacts.
I wonder why this is made as a separate rule from 7.3.13.2.1?
(But Hey I'll take the 100 points!)

So what's everyone think especially Ray, since he stepped forward and volunteered to be our GOTA Station!

Joe WB9SBD

On 3/14/2025 4:29 PM, Ray WX9RAY via groups.io wrote:

I think I am going to set up under the awning of my camper so I will “be outside”. It’s been a few years since I did the GOTA station so I might be eligible as operator.?
Break time use by anyone will be allowed on my station (bring your own key)

Ray
(WX4RAY)

Sent from my phone

On Mar 14, 2025, at 09:30, Joe WB9SBD via groups.io <nss@...> wrote:

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Ok here is what we have so far, as of 03/13/2025 for Stations.

Matthew KD9DZT Primary Phone, Alternates CW, RTTY, PSK

Pat W9PCK Primary Phone, Alternates Digitals

Greg KB9JMJ FT Only

Ray WX4RAY Primary, Phone

Jude W9LMC Primary Phone,

Spare Operators, Me WB9SBD
Of you 5, who is willing to let me do CW at their station when they are taking a break?
CW is my specialty and is worth twice the QSO points too!

So Far we got, three clubs,,

2 From Baraboo
2 From Watertown
1 From Richland Center

Hey Mauston! Where are ya?

Now, of you five, Who of you would be interested in being the GOTA Station?
We REALLY NEED a GOTA Station! The GOTA station can be worth far more points than any of the other stations!

QSO points alone are worth per contact MORE than the other stations!
It can be where we get young people to get on and try to make some contacts worth a LOT of points!
read up in the rules to see what the requirements to be the GOTA station are.
go to? and follow the links to where you can download the official rules packet.

The GOTA station should be at least during the daytime and early evening when visitors may come by
it should be outside and visible. several are bringing large campers and such, so hidden inside them would not be good for the GOTA station, unless you can set up outside of it during times of possible visitations.

Who wants to be GOTA!?

OPERATORS! We need MORE operators!? We have 5 stations so far. But only 6 Operators.
The 5 station owners and ME!? We want to try to keep all the stations running for the full 24 hours.
not too many people are capable of doing this so for those stations that are open to letting someone else run their
station while they take a break GREAT!

But we NEED BODIES!!!

I Guess first let me know if you are OK with someone else running your station when you are taking a break!

Spread the word at your clubs! We Need non-owner operators! We want to keep these stations making contacts!

Speaking of People, How about anyone that want to help the effort, but just do not want to get on the radios
Thats just fine! There are literally thousands of BONUS points up to grab that have nothing to do with getting on the radio and making contacts!? Again go to the web page above and navigate to positions to see all the bonus points that are up for grabs!

So far all we have that have come forward to getting some bonus points are two Solar Stations and ME.

We need your help!? Spread the word at your clubs! tell everyone what we are trying to do here.
And we need your help even non radio help!

Have anyone that wants to help contact me.

73

Joe WB9SBD
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