VHF Field Day 2025 Saturday 5th July - Sunday 6th July SONNING FARM

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Simon Watson

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Jul 1, 2025, 9:28:47 AM7/1/25

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Dear member,

The weekend of 5th-6th July is VHF field day. This is a 24 hour phone and CW VHF contest starting at 15:00 local on Saturday 5th July. We are currently planning to operate in the restricted section. We now have use of the Ham Van so that should make setup easier.

Note that this year we plan to use the same field as we did for HF field day at Sonning

Enter Broadmoor lane (opposite the farm buildings). If the gate is padlocked, the padlock number is 03065. The field is the 2nd on the left before the side road.

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In previous years, members have generously helped with set-up and tear-down. We would be grateful if members could do so again. We especially need help with set-up, so if you can spare a couple of hours on Saturday, that would be most appreciated. Set-up will start at 10:00 local time on Saturday 5th, and tear-down at 15:00 local time on Sunday 6th.

I will be setting up the usual barbecue for members to use, it's usually started at around 18:30. You are welcome to bring something along to eat and drink. We do have some chairs but I would advise bringing your own to be sure. Campers are welcome to join us overnight.

The farm manager has today confirmed the field we are using (as below).

Members are very welcome to visit us over the weekend to see what we get up to in field day contests.