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Field Day Planning-Ham Radio Q & A

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48NZVngQ6A .  This is post 2268 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. For may radio amateurs, the 2020 ARRL Field Day will be quite different than operations in years past.  Many of us will be operating from our home shacks or highly restricted areas because of the coronavirus. In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) reviews some of the challenges presented by home operations.  In some respects, the COVID-19 will force many hams to implement emergency communications in a real-world scenario.  The coronavirus Field Day will give us excellent practice in becoming self-sufficient.  A little "real" practice will help all radio amateurs become more prepared for emergencies. Here are some of Michael's observations: "With the pandemic upon us this year‚ how will you be participating in the ARRl Field Day? In this video I outline my pla