FFF / POTA Week-end

Flora Fauna Weekend with Youngsters

Event Details

• Name of the event: Flora Fauna Weekend with Youngsters
• Participants: 10-15
• Experience Level: None to Advanced
• Duration: ~2 days

Location and Facilities

• Space Needed:
  • Camping ground with tables and a fireplace
  • Ample space for antenna setup

Food

• Type: Regular camping food (e.g., barbeque, soup)
• Source: Grocery store
• Budget: Under 10 euros per participant

Finances

• Equipment: Can be borrowed from nearby clubs
• Food: Participants will contribute (around 10 euros each)
• Transport: Carpool or public transport

Materials and Equipment

• Radio Equipment:

  • Antennas, wires
  • Battery power (car battery or inverter)
  • Radios, pliers, coax, connectors, headphones, electric tape, crimping tools

• Camping Equipment:

  • Flashlights, sleeping bags, tents
  • Handheld radios, cooking gear, dishes, food prep equipment
  • A large tent for the radio shack

Organizer Preparations

• Ensure transport is arranged (public transport or car)
• Gather and check all equipment
• Account for any special needs of participants
• Prepare a meal plan and ensure enough food for all
• Be ready for any type of weather conditions
• Schedule activities and allow some extra time for flexibility
• Plan free-time activities such as games

Participant Checklist

• Bring your own camping gear
• Bring handheld radios

Event Structure

• Participants arrive at the flora fauna location for a weekend
• Youngsters set up antennas and the radio station themselves
• Station activation and amateur radio operations
• Learning sessions on survival skills in the forest