Ok folks, I need your help here to determine what bonus points we can get, see below:
Bonus Points
200 Points.
7.3.1. 100% Emergency Power: Yes, all the radios were on battery and/or generator at all times.
100 Points.
7.3.2. Media Publicity: UPDATED for 2022: Yes, we had two promos on the air at KZHN 1250 AM Paris. The two mp3 audio files will be submitted.
100 Points.
7.3.3. Public Location: Yes, we were in a public city park.
100 Points.
7.3.4. Public Information Table: Cindy had handouts and a signup sheet on the table outside our camper.
??? Points?
7.3.5. Message Origination to Section Manager: I don’t think we did this.
??? Points?
7.3.6. Message Handling: I don’t think we did this.
??? Points?
7.3.7. Satellite QSO: 100 bonus points for successfully completing at least one QSO via an amateur radio satellite during the Field Day period.
??? Points?
7.3.8. Alternate Power: 100 bonus points for Field Day groups making a minimum of five QSOs without using power from commercial mains or petroleum driven generator. This means an “alternate” energy source of power, such as solar, wind, methane or water.
??? Points?
7.3.9. W1AW Bulletin: 100 bonus points for copying the special Field Day bulletin transmitted by W1AW (or K6KPH) during its operating schedule during the Field Day weekend (listed in this rules announcement).
??? Points?
7.3.10. Educational activity bonus: I don’t think we did this?
??? Points?
7.3.11. Site Visitation by an elected governmental official: I don’t know of any that came out.
100 Points.
7.3.12. Site Visitation by a representative of an agency: Randy Tuttle, Paris Police Assistant Chief / Emergency Coordinator came out for a visit.
??? Points?
7.3.13. GOTA Bonus. There is a whole bunch of rules about a GOTA station. Did we get one on the air and did we do the things to make any points?
50 points.
7.3.14. Web submission: I will submit via the web app.
??? Points?
7.3.15. Field Day Youth Participation: Did we have anyone 18 or younger operate? Mark says “I know Hayden was there and worked with Mel. I’m not sure if he made any contacts.”
7.3.15.1. A 20-point bonus (maximum of 100) may be earned by any Class A, C, D, E, or F group for each participant age 18 or younger at your Field Day operation that completes at least one QSO.
??? Points?
7.3.16 Social Media: It looks like neither Cindy nor I posted any FD pictures on Facebook. Did anyone else post anything?
100 points for promoting your Field Day activation to the general public via an active, recognized and utilized social media platform (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc). This bonus is available to bona fide Amateur Radio clubs and Field Day groups that welcome visitors to their operation. Individual participants do not qualify for this bonus. Club websites do not qualify for this bonus.
7.3.17 Safety Officer Bonus: A 100-point bonus may be earned by having a person serving as a Safety Officer for those groups setting up Class A stations.
That is all I am aware of.
Charles WA5VHU