Thanks to Wendy Connell of the Doon Village, Ham Radio had great exposure along Homer-Watson Blvd for the week prior to FD.  Photo by VE3SY

Despite ongoing construction at Doon Heritage Crossroads we were able to get set up without a lot of trouble. While the tower was being erected Lynda VA3LWH and James VA3TNG cooked up some Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Sausage for all present.

Thanks to the Doon group we again had the use of the Big Tent. Several stations were set up in the Tent. We definitely had plenty of room for our 7A operation.

Gord VE3NQK/RGG, Bill VE3ETK and several others set up 40 PHONE in a separate trailer. Sunday morning, Bonnie (now VA3BLM) a graduate of the spring Radio class made her very first HF contact on 40 PHONE with K0SX a 2A-CO. How many of us remember our first phone contact?

Dave VE3RBA and Jane VA3JSC set up a tent in the big field and using their own generator worked 20 CW and some 20 Phone. Dave designed and built a trapped dipole supported by homemade antenna supports.

Jonathan VE3CBX/RIM set up his very nice 40 CW station in the Big Tent. Dennis VA3DLT tried for Satellite Contacts with no luck again this year. Maybe next year.

Although it remained a little windy both Saturday and Sunday the weather remain beautiful. Some people did complain about it being chilly Saturday night, but then again, some people are NEVER happy.

Saturday night we were all treated to another EXCELLENT CHILLY DINNER, compliments of Hubie and Eileen Stumpf. I think the CHILLY gets better every year.

Sunday morning Lynda VA3LWH, Collin VA3CTG, Jane VA3JSC, Fred VE3OQB, Gord VE3EOS and Bonnie VA3BLM prepared Breakfast. 15 People attended.

Sunday Morning most stations closed down early. Dave VE3RBM and Jane VA3JSC held on to the very end.

Many thanks to all those whom help make this a GREAT Field Day including but not limited to:

Ben VE3ST, Bill VE3ETK, Bob VE3XNB, Bonnie VA3BLM, Collin VA3CTG, Dave VE3RBA, Dennis VA3DLT, Don VE3ESE, Fred VE3OQB, Gary VE3XM, Gord VE3EOS, Gord VE3NQK/RGG, James VA3TNG, Jane VA3JSC, John VE3SJV, Jon VE3CBX/RIM, Lynda VA3LWH, Paul VE3SY, Ron VA3TVS, Stan VE3VAC, Wally VE3HQ and a host of others all helping make this a very fun time.

And once again we cannot overlook Hubie and Eileen Stumpf for a very fexcellent Saturday evening meal. I think we all look forward to the Stumpf's very FABULOUS chilly dinner. That along with a glass a very good wine makes for a delightful repast.

Bob Pelling VE3XNB
KWARC FD Chair

Field Day 2004 Photo Album photos by VE3SY and VA3LWH
	For the traffic driving along Homer-Watson Blvd for the week prior to FD, there was no question the Ham Radio would be on display FD weekend.  Thanks again to Wendy Connell from the Doon Heritage Crossroads for the hospitality
	Dave VE3RBA working a steady stream of contacts on 20 and 15 CW
	Gary VE3XN making some contacts on 20 phone
	AJ VE3ABZ(l) and Bob VE3XNB(r) talking with Bob's girl friend Bonnie who just passed her exam the day before. Congratulations Bonnie.
	Jon VE3RIM working 40CW and logging his contacts on his BlackBerry 7780
	John VE3SJV trying to pull a few more 80 SSB and PSK31 contacts
	Dave VE3RBA and Ben VE3ST line up for the fabulous Chili provided by Eileen and Hubbie.  Eileen was off visiting when the photo was taken.
	Once again Gord VE3EOS takes on 160 metres for the midnight shift.   Photo by Lynda VA3LWH
	Gord Gibson VE3NQK working 40 SSB.   Photo by Lynda VA3LWH
	Each year at Field Day our Canwarn coordinator Ron Gravelle VA3TVS does a great job of promoting the Environment Canada CANWARN system. Thanks Ron.   Photo by Lynda VA3LWH