Hamping - Beginner Ham Radio Field Day Hamping Group Members: Alex 2E0FMZ Hannah 9A5YYQ Fabien OK1GAL Francesco IU3OVL Dominik DL1DJH Event Overview: Name of the Event: Hamping Number of Participants: 10-15 people (mostly younger attendees, under 14) Level of Experience: Little experience; participants just got their licenses. Duration: 2 days (1 weekend) Location: Campsite with basic facilities (restroom, showers). Focus: Fun, hands-on activities to teach beginners practical ham radio skills in a relaxed outdoor environment. Food: Meals Needed: Day 0 (Arrival Day): Dinner. Day 1: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 3 (Departure Day): Breakfast. Organizing Food: Plan for 8 meals in total. Simple, camping-friendly meals like sandwiches, grilled items, salads, and snacks. Consider dietary needs and restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free). Budget: Expenses: Food, event space, restrooms/showers, toilet paper, soap, equipment for lessons/group activities, and accommodation. Funding Sources: Local radio society and potential sponsorships from local companies. Participants may contribute a small fee to cover food and space rental. Materials and Equipment Needed: Radio Equipment: Portable radio station. Antennas (including satellite antennas). Tents for camping. SSTV equipment for the activities. Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, lamps, mosquito spray. Other Supplies: Station setup tools. Teaching materials for classes. Group activity resources (stopwatch, notepads, etc.). Organizer's Preparations: Venue: Secure the event space (campsite) with access to restrooms and showers. Food: Organize and plan the meals. Facilities: Ensure all necessary equipment (radio, antennas) and supplies are available and functional. Activities: Plan the schedule for the entire weekend and ensure all teaching materials are ready. What Participants Need to Bring: Personal camping gear (tents, clothes, lamps, etc.). Basic camping supplies (mosquito spray, water bottle). Enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Event Structure and Schedule: Time Day 0: Arrival Day Day 1: Satellites Day 2: SSTV Day 3: Final Day 09:00-10:00 - Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 10:00-12:00 - Build a Satellite Antenna Lab How SSTV Works Class Goodbyes 12:00-13:00 - Lunch Lunch - 13:00-15:00 - Station Setup Class & How to QSO SSTV Funniest Meme Competition - 15:00-17:00 - Off the Air / In the Water: CQ Contest in a Pool Tour of Host Town - 17:00-18:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner / Bring your favorite snack - 18:00-20:00 Opening & Introductions (ice breakers) Working Satellites at Night HF Radio Station Time (slots per team) - Detailed Event Breakdown: Day 0: Arrival Day 17:00-18:00 : Dinner Participants arrive, set up camp, and enjoy a group dinner. 18:00-20:00 : Opening and Introductions Ice-breaker activities to help participants get to know each other. Overview of the weekend’s activities and expectations. Day 1: Satellite Operations 09:00-10:00 : Breakfast 10:00-12:00 : Build a Satellite Antenna Lab Learn how to construct a simple satellite antenna. Participants work in small groups to build and test their antennas. 12:00-13:00 : Lunch 13:00-15:00 : Station Setup Class & How to QSO A hands-on class about setting up a radio station and making QSOs. Participants will practice making QSOs using their newly built satellite antennas. 15:00-17:00 : Off the Air / In the Water: CQ Contest in a Pool A fun, off-air contest where participants try to simulate QSOs while in a swimming pool. This promotes team-building and creativity while reinforcing QSO skills. 17:00-18:00 : Dinner 18:00-20:00 : Working Satellites at Night Night-time satellite tracking and communication exercises. Participants will use their antennas to contact satellites and make QSOs. Day 2: SSTV (Slow Scan TV) and Exploring the Town 09:00-10:00 : Breakfast 10:00-12:00 : How SSTV Works Class A class explaining the basics of Slow Scan Television (SSTV). Participants will learn how to send and receive images via radio. 12:00-13:00 : Lunch 13:00-15:00 : SSTV Funniest Meme Competition A friendly competition where participants create and send their funniest SSTV memes. Images will be judged based on creativity and humor. 15:00-17:00 : Tour of Host Town A relaxed walking tour of the nearby town or surrounding area, allowing participants to unwind and explore. 17:00-18:00 : Dinner / Bring Your Favorite Snack Participants enjoy a group dinner and share their favorite snacks with each other. 18:00-20:00 : HF Radio Station Time Participants will have scheduled time slots to operate an HF station and make QSOs on various bands. This is a key part of their hands-on learning experience. Day 3: Departure Day 09:00-10:00 : Breakfast 10:00-12:00 : Goodbyes Recap of the weekend’s activities. Encourage participants to stay in touch and continue exploring ham radio. Learning Objectives: Teach participants how to set up a radio station, make QSOs, and operate on different modes. Provide hands-on experience with satellite communication and SSTV. Encourage teamwork and creativity through contests and group activities. Familiarize participants with the process of building antennas and operating in the field. Foster a love for ham radio and outdoor activities.