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FFF 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