WS1SM Field Day at Wassamki Springs Campground

Since 2011, the Wireless Society of Southern Maine has operated Field Day from Wassamki Springs Campground, in Scarborough, Maine. Many thanks to the Hillock Family for their hospitality!

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2011 Field Day

Category: 1A

1st in 1A category (Maine)
13th in Maine (all categories)
73rd in 1A category (Worldwide)

Tim KB1HNZ and Charlie W1CPS Charlie operating overnight Tim having a laugh 40 meter zipcord antenna Charlie W1CPS operating 6 meters QRP Charlie W1CPS, Rory KB1PLY, and Frank KR1ZAN   Charlie W1CPS

Frank KR1ZAN calling CQ Tony (then N1AJB) and Tim KB1HNZ Frank KR1ZAN logging some QSOs The 2011 Field Day setup Frank (then WA1PLD) operating HF Thom W1WMG Frank KR1ZAN and Tim KB1HNZ making a satellite QSO

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2012 Field Day

Category: 1A

2nd in 1A category (Maine)
12th in Maine (all categories)
69th in 1A category (Worldwide)

The 2012 table display Ready for the rain Raining Thom W1WMG warms up by the fire Thom W1WMG on the air Charlie W1CPS operates HF

Frank WA1PLD cooks some burgers and dogs The 2012 Field Day setup Tim KB1HNZ operates overnight Frank WA1PLD 6 meter antenna Campfire

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2013 Field Day

Category: 2A

3rd in 2A category (Maine)
7th in Maine (all categories)
167th in 2A category (Worldwide)

Thom W1WMG sets up the Spiderbeam Almost there Raising the antenna Spiderbeam fully extended Crowd under the tent Rory KB1PLY, Thom W1WMG, and Dakota KB1YYC Frank (then KA1QW) teaches CW to Jerry's son Thom W1WMG and Sean (then W1GFD) Dakota KB1YYC operates while Thom logs Corey makes his first contact Frank KA1QW operates VHF Thom works 20m while Ryan KB1YTR logs Dana K1RQ operates 20m CW while Thom logs Rick K1OT operates while Thom logs Sun setting Thom operates overnight as Rory stops by Is Thom asleep at the mic? Rick K1OT operates CW on 20 meters

Spiderbeam partially assembled Table display Starting to come together 2m yagi mounted on Rick's truck The 2013 Field Day setup Setting up the second HF station Jerry's son takes a liking to it "W1CPS - OVER!" Charlie W1CPS and Bert KB1ZLV assemble a 6 meter yagi Sean W1GFD works 40 meters The 2 meter yagi Frank at the mic Sean is busy on 40 meters Rick and Thom are still at it Dave KB1FGF operates while Thom looks on Rory KB1PLY takes the mic Tim KB1HNZ operates HF overnight Dana K1RQ takes a turn at the key

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2014 Field Day

Category: 3A

1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
45th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Joe K1JB, Rick K1OT, and Dana K1RQ, begin setting up the 40m antenna Tower up Rick brings the boom up the tower Satellite yagi positioned for an ISS pass Ready to get on the air! Solar power Dana K1RQ and Rick K1OT The 40m monobander CJ KC1AMT on the air Thom W1WMG and Ryan KB1YTR on the air Charlie W1CPS operating 6 meters Sean W1GFD on the air The WSSM Field Day setup from across the driveway 2014 WSSM Field Day

Sean W1GFD, Thom W1WMG, and Joe K1JB helping out Rick climbs up the tower to install the yagi VHF/UHF Satellite yagi Almost done Thom W1WMG unpacks the FT857d Frank KA1QW on the air Dana sets up the macros Annette cooks up some burgers and franks The 2014 Field Day setup Table display Sean W1GFD gets his quad copter ready The 6 meter setup Busy under the tent Banner on the CW trailer

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2015 Field Day

Category: 3A

1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
29th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Thom W1WMG and Gil K1LMJ setup the Spiderbeam Connecting the matching unit The HF SSB station Spiderbeam all setup Charlie's 6 meter yagi The CW station Cindy and Annette present Richard Hillock with a gift from the club   Thom and Ryan put up a long wire for 80m The Spiderbeam Charlie W1CPS and Gil K1LMJ at the 6m station From outside the tent Crowd at the GOTA station Rory hangs up the WS1SM banner Sean works 40m SSB Officer Young, from Gorham PD stops by Sebastian KC1BMY takes a turn at the mic WSSM banner on the CW trailer Thom W1WMG operates overnight Sean and Ryan on the air Downpour Thom operates 20m SSB Sunday morning Ryan works 40m Sunday morning

Thom assembles the frame elements Installing the wire elements Thom makes some final checks Table display and tent 40 meter monobander and trailer Joe K1JB and Ryan KB1YTR work on networking the logs Thom shows off the table display Solar power Charlie draws a crowd Thom operates 20m SSB Sam N1WIG and Frank KR1ZAN at the GOTA station Tim KB1HNZ operates 20m SSB CJ KC1AMT on the air Ryan KB1YTR sets up his panadapter CJ operates 20m SSB while Thom logs The Yaesu FT857d Nightfall Sean operates 40m SSB Thom operates while Annette KC1AMQ logs Rain fly in place Dakota on the air while Thom logs Pond forms near the trailer

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2016 Field Day

Category: 3A

1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
12th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Pete KC1DFO and Charlie W1CPS setup the tent Frank, Pete, Stefania, and Rory Somebody call the safety officer! Frank K5HS unloads some gear Ryan operates 40m SSB Crowd at the snack table Rick K1OT operates 40m CW Part of the 2016 Field Day setup Sebastian makes a QSO on 6 meters Tent with solar panel The tent at night Charlie operates from the trailer overnight Ryan KB1YTR and Sean W1GFD operate digital modes from the trailer

Spiderbeam pieces Pete and Rory help out with the Spiderbeam Ryan sets up a station in the tent Frank W1FRA poses with county officials Frank W1FRA, Fred W4FWW , Ricky, and Frank K5HS Rick K1OT and Rory KB1PLY Attempting a satellite QSO Operating tent and Spiderbeam Adam N3AWM operates 6 meters Frank K5HS teaches a course on composing radiograms Campfire Early morning Stefania K1GJY works 20 meters SSB

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2017 Field Day

Category: 3A

1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
21st in 3A category (Worldwide)

Setting up the Spiderbeam 40m monobander setup Crowd at the picnic table Spiderbeam fully extended Greg and Dave examine the antenna Stefania is still at it The 40m SSB station in the CCEMA trailer Part of the 2017 Field Day setup Yagis on the 40ft tower Waylon KC1HJN operates 20m SSB Pete KC1DFO, CJ W1CJC, and Frank KR1ZAN Sean's Yaesu FT847 CJ aims the antenna based on Eric's directions

Finishing touches   Charlie dedicates the 2017 Field Day to Dana K1RQ Stefania operates 20m SSB Charlie operates 6 meters Beautiful Day Calling CQ on simplex Time to eat! The CW trailer Dave W1AMX and Waylon KC1HJN The GOTA station CJ operates the GOTA station CJ, Eric, and Franks setup for a satellite QSO Satellite on the horizon

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2018 Field Day

Category: 3A

1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
14th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Scarborough Town Councilor, Jean-Marie Caterina stops by the GOTA station It starts to rain during final setup 6 meter station on the air! Information table Solar panel... now if only the sun comes out! Steve AA1HF uses a tape measure antenna and atenuator to track down a hidden transmitter The CW trailer at dusk The 6 meter station Another view of the Spiderbeam Frank makes a satellite QSO Everyone is admiring the antenna Keep Off! Stefania is still at it!

Sean, Charlie, Adam, and others help setup the 6 meter beam Setting up the 40m rotatable dipole The CW trailer The AA1HF GOTA station The 10/15/20m Spider Beam Part of the 2018 WS1SM Field Day setup Frank KR1ZAN tracks down a satellite Stefania K1GJY works a pileup on 20m Rick K1OT and Joe K1JB close in on 1,000 CW QSOs Rick, Charlie, Burt, Dakota, and Annette Sean W1MSA, and Rory KB1PLY The overnight crew Charlie and Cindy working 6 meters

2019 Field Day

Category: 3A

1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
26th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Click here to download the 2019 Field Day Report

Ben KC1HBL, Eric KC1HJK, and Tim KB1HNZ setup the Spiderbeam  Eric KC1HJK, Brad KC1JMH, and Charlie W1CPS setup the 6m beam The GOTA station Tim Watson KB1HNZ and Dave Feeney WN1F Tim KB1HNZ (and Elliot) operate 40m SSB Josh KC1KTX and his kids, and Dave KB1FGF, operate the GOTA station Mike N5QYQ sets up a vertical for the GOTA station Steve AA1HF and his wife Another view of the Spiderbeam

Raising the Spiderbeam Setting up the 40m rotatable dipole View of the CCEMA trailer and antennas Josh Brown KC1KTX operates 40m SSB Cookout! Rick K1OT, doing what he does best From L-R: Rep. Shawn Babine, Rep. Chris Cuazzo, Mike Fandell N5QYQ, Peter Hatem KC1HBM, and Ann McBride KC1KWH Charlie Shepard W1CPS, operates 6 meters Talking strategy

2020 Field Day

Category: 2A

1st in 2A category (Maine)
4th in Maine (all categories)
23rd in 2A category (Worldwide)

The multiband dipole with CCEMA trailer in the background Brad KC1JMH works on the 40m rotatable dipole Eric N1RXR attempts a satellite contact Jason W1SFS and Waylon KC1HJN operate from the tent Adam N3AWM observes from outside the tent The stars and stripes fly above the 6 meter yagi Ready for the next satellite pass Stefania K1GJY gets a nice run going on 20 meters

Anne KC1KWH and Brad KC1JMH help setup the tent The tent station 20 meters on the FT857d A look at Charlie's 6 meter setup Charlie W1CPS installs a ground rod Steve AA1HF shows off his solar panel Operating FT8 after dark Charlie's 6 meter station

2021 Field Day

Category: 3A
1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
15th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Click here to download the 2021 Field Day Report

Click here to download the 2021 ARRL Field Day Line Scores

Setting up the DX Commander A look at the Field Day site Elliot plays soccer Tent with antennas in the background Elliot says hi to mom, K1GJY Jason W1SFS and Waylon operating from the tent Jason W1SFS making contacts on 20m SSB Night time ops in the tent The full moon through the screen The CCEMA trailer sometime after midnight Solar panel CJ W1CJC operating 10 m SSB Sunday Eric N1RXR working a pileup on 15m SSB Brad KC1JMH connecting to a Packet node Jason W1SFS Greg W1GF working 80m CW Mike N5QYQ's "classic" GOTA station

Waylon KC1HJN operates 40m SSB Tent city Stefania K1GJY operates 20m SSB from the tent Public information table Waylon KC1HJN takes a turn at the 20m SSB station The Yaesu FT857d in the tent The kids watch cartoons projected on the trailer Working 20m well into the evening Saturday night The full moon illuminating the antennas Brad KC1JMH still on the air at around 12:30 AM Dylan KC1PSD operating 40m SSB Sunday morning Stefania K1GJY operating 40m SSB Sunday CCEMA trailer Jason W1SFS takes a turn at the 40m SSB station Night time CW ops Steve AA1HF with the "modern" GOTA station Waylon KC1HJN operating from the tent

2022 Field Day

Category: 3A
1st in 3A category (Maine)
1st in Maine (all categories)
14th in 3A category (Worldwide)

Click here to download the 2022 ARRL Field Day Full Results

20m SSB station Rick K1OT getting ready Waylon KC1HJN operating 20 meters SSB Battery charging unit that was used with the solar panel Eric N1RXR attempts a satellite contact Welcome table and tent Elliot makes a contact on 40 meters

Brad KC1JMH unravels a wire antenna during setup Eric N1RXR operating 40m SSB Solar Panel Tim KB1HNZ with Elliot The satellite station Eric N1RXR takes a turn operating 20 meters Jim KB1SDK operates 20 meters from the tent