Electromagnetic Field 2024 - User contributions [en-gb]

Interesting links

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== Official links ==

* '''[https://map.emfcamp.org/ EMF Map]''' - map of the EMF site at Eastnor
* '''[https://developer.emfcamp.org/ EMF developer APIs]'''
* '''[https://github.com/emfcamp EMF GitHub]''' - Source code and docs
* '''[https://github.com/emfcamp/tidal-docs Badge]''' - some info about the badge

IRC

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==IRC==
We use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC IRC] as a location to meet, discuss and organise the event. Feel free to join the discussion or idle and watch EMF being created!

Server: <tt>irc.libera.chat</tt>

Channel: <tt>#emfcamp</tt>

=== Connecting to Libera ===

Either:
* Use your own IRC client to connect to the server <tt>irc.libera.chat</tt> on port 6667 (non-SSL) or 6697 (SSL, recommended)
https://libera.chat/
* Use Libera's [https://web.libera.chat/#emfcamp Webbased IRC client]

[[Category:Info Pages]]

Phones

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=DECT=

The Phone Operation Center (powered by [https://www.eventphone.de/ Eventphone]) will be present at the EMF Camp this year providing site-wide DECT telephone access.

You can bring your own DECT telephone and join the network, enabling you to call other EMF participants and interactive services for free.

== Compatibility ==

Use the [https://eventphone.de/doku/dect_phone_compatibility_list DECT Phone Compatibility List] to find out if your phone is compatible.

== Registration ==

To secure your personal extension in advance please [https://guru3.eventphone.de/register.jsf?environment=production register for an account]. Once logged in you can [https://guru3.eventphone.de/extension.swf/new create a new extension] - remember to set the type to "DECT"

Once you're in range of the network you can instruct your phone to join.

1. Find the "Register" option in your phone's menus. This varies between models, and you may need to do it more than once.

2. If you're prompted for a pin try 0000

3. Once your phone has registered, click the key icon within Guru3 and call the number shown to claim your personal extension

4. You're now connected to the network and call other users.

=POTS (Plain old telephone service)=

There will be a site-wide POTS network allowing you to connect a traditional analog phone to a phone line, with support for modems and fax machines.

For more information see [[Village:CuTEL_HQ|CuTEL_HQ]]

[[Category:Info Pages]]

=External Calls=
==Outbound==

NO outbound dialing from SIP extensions!

You can dial most PSTN number you like from the fixed phones at the venue and also from the DECT phones.
Outbound calls are limited to a maximum duration of 10 minutes. The call will be disconnected, reaching the limit. A warning beep will be played 30 seconds before.
There is no need for a special prefix, just dial the number in national or international format.
UK numbers don't need a country code. International numbers should start with double zero not plus.

==Inbound==
You can receive calls on the camp network from the outside world, callers can dial;

+44 330 053 2800 (UK)
+1 313 631 2600 (US)

And then enter your extension number followed by #

===== Alternative way with DID (direct inward dialling) =====
Using this way you might call all extensions directly.

CAUTION: This might not work with every network operator. The number length might cause issues.

+49 221 5961909 [YOUR EXTENSION] (DE)

=Cellular=
The main 4 UK networks have patchy coverage on site, at the moment Vodafone seems to be marginally better.

==Telet/EMF Cells==

We have 2 GSM/LTE (2G/4G) cells on site provided by [https://teletresearch.com/ Telet Research], these provide our own low power mobile network.
'''This service is very experimental!
'''
You can access the network with your regular SIM card and mobile number, your phone should automatically roam onto this network if it doesn't see your regular providers signal. Your calls will still work as normal on your existing number.

The cells offer 4G/LTE Data but Voice is only on 2G/GSM, so if you try to make a call there may be some delay while the phone drops down to 2G to complete the call.
There is only 3MHz of LTE spectrum allocated which equates to around 6-7mbps for everyone so please don't run speed tests just to see what you get, its not fast!
The network code for this is 235 88 and should appear on your phone as Telet/EMF, you may also see the network name Wavemobile.

===Roaming Messages===
You may get a text message from your operator that says you are roaming in Jersey, this is due to the way the Telet cells run, they relay the signalling traffic through Jersey Telecom in order to provide access for existing sims.
Please do not worry about roaming charges no calls or data go back to your operator they are passed out to the public networks via Telet and no billing records are sent to the home carrier.

===Cell Locations===
One cell is located in HQ and the other is a DK at the north end of the site, there isn't much particularly interesting to look at, they're just a box with antenna ports, a PoE network connection and a GSM antenna (for synchronisation)

===Calls to the camp network===
When on the Telet/EMF cellular network you can call directly to the camp network by prefixing the number with 363 (EMF) so to call the info desk you would dial 3631001, your regular mobile number will be sent as caller ID.

===Questions===
Any questions about this service can be directed to the POC via the Infodesk.

==WiFi Calling==
We have done some work on the WiFi network to enable access for WiFi calling to UK providers, previously this hasn't worked as the IP range we use appears to the carrier as being in Germany and most then block WiFi Calling, However we have solved this, wifi calling should just work normally the same way as it does at home from any of the camp wifi networks.

Again please direct questions about WiFiCalling to the POC via the Infodesk.

Network

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<div style="float:right;">__TOC__</div>
[[Team:NOC]] has tried to build and support the fastest network for you: a network comparable to a medium sized ISP, built up in just a couple of days. It might not be perfect all the time. We will be providing blanket wireless coverage and wired network access to both venues and camping tents.

=== Key points ===

* To use the camp WiFi on most modern devices, connect to the '''emfcamp''' network with a username of '''emf''' and a password of '''emf'''.
* If you're using a modern Android phone (Android 10 or above), the '''emfcamp-insecure22''' network is easier to configure, and it will be encrypted (despite the name).
* Don't set up your own wireless access point. This is a serious problem in such a dense event and [[Network/Rogue Access Points|here's why]].

== Wireless ==

<dl>
<dt>Network Name (SSID)</dt>
<dd>emfcamp</dd>
<dt>Username</dt>
<dd>emf</dd>
<dt>Password</dt>
<dd>emf</dd>
</dl>

The whole field has been covered with many wireless access points to ensure the best possible coverage and to allow you to roam seamlessly without interruption. Please note that your device will be reachable by anyone on the internet, please take suitable precautions such as turning on a firewall, and making sure your software is up to date.

You should not bring your own wireless access point, its unlikely to provide better service than the camp ones, and it makes the network worse for everyone else. Any rogue access points will be hunted down and disconnected from the network - see [[Network/Rogue_Access_Points]] if you want to know why. If you have a project that needs to provide its own AP for some reason please contact the NOC and we will find an alternative solution.

Here is the complete list of wireless networks (SSIDs) available:

{| class="wikitable"
! emfcamp
| This is 2.4GHz + 5GHz and should you should use this one in preference, if you can see it. This is the most secure, WPA2-Enterprise. However, it's a pain to configure on Android devices.
|-
! style="white-space: nowrap" | emfcamp-insecure22
| '''Warning: insecure on some devices''' This is both 5GHz and 2.4GHz, and can be used for older devices that don't support WPA2-Enterprise. If your device supports [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunistic_Wireless_Encryption Opportunistic Wireless Encryption], such as Android 10 or above, this is encrypted, although not quite as secure as the '''emfcamp''' SSID. Otherwise, it's unencrypted, and people will likely intercept your traffic. Inbound connections from the rest of the campsite are possible, inbound connections from the Internet are blocked.
|-
! spacenet
| This is 2.4GHz + 5GHz and WPA2-Enterprise, you can connect with a valid account if your hackerspace offers.
|-
! eduroam
| This is 2.4GHz + 5GHz and WPA2-Enterprise, you can connect with a valid account if your university/college/school is offering eduroam. More information can be found at [https://www.eduroam.org/ eduroam.org].
|}

When connecting to any of the WPA2-Enterprise password, which require a username and password, you can use the following (case-sensitive):

{| class="wikitable"
! Username
! Password
! Result
|-
| emf
| emf
| Filtered connection with public IP address. Inbound connections from the rest of the campsite are possible, inbound connections from the Internet are blocked.
|-
| allowany
| allowany
| Unfiltered connection with public IP address
|-
| outboundonly
| outboundonly
| Filtered connection with public IP address. Inbound connections from the Internet or camp-site are not possible.
|}

Use of the 5GHz SSIDs is recommended if your device supports them. 802.11b is disabled as it slows everyone else down.

Even if you are using an encrypted network, you should still [[#Encryption|encrypt any sensitive traffic]] sent over the air end-to-end to prevent snooping. Although some SSIDs offer encryption, it is only over-the-air.

We have airtime fairness configured on our wireless controllers, so if you wish to use a lot of bandwidth (e.g. stream videos or download large files), please use a [[#Wired|wired connection]].

==== Client Settings ====
Also see [[Network/802.1X client settings]] for a list of OS-specific client settings.

SSID: emfcamp

EAP-TTLS:

Phase 1: EAP-TTLS
Phase 2: PAP

PEAP:

Phase 1: PEAP
Phase 2: MSCHAPv2 or EAP-MSCHAPv2 or PAP

CN = radius.emf.camp
CA = ISRG Root X1

SHA256 Fingerprint = B8:3B:F9:39:C4:F2:BF:D0:87:D7:93:5C:A0:DD:18:F3:31:7B:DD:B1:EC:88:3B:22:E0:B2:39:CB:7C:F8:FD:43

Make sure '''you check the certificate''' in order to know you are connecting to the correct network (you should check on both the CN and the CA). Check [[Network/RADIUS_certificate|here]] for the complete certificate.

[[File:Ubuntu network settings.png|thumb|Ubuntu network settings]]
On Ubuntu/Debian based distros the certificate file can be found in /etc/ssl/certs/ISRG_Root_X1.pem

'''Android'''

This app will help you get set up: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.eventinfra.wifisetup. Or follow [[Network/802.1X_client_settings#Manually|these instructions]] to do it manually.

== Wired Ethernet ==

All camping areas are within 60m of a datenklo (or data toilet), where you can connect to the network. If you intend to do so please bring 60-70m of CAT5 cable as we are unable to provide any.

Lay your own cable neatly from your tent back to the nearest Datenklo, and leave 6m of slack coiled on the floor in front of it. And please lay it so that it can be clearly seen that it needs to be plugged in - or you risk having your cable overlooked. At regular intervals a member of the NOC team will connect it up and enable the port.

If you wish to be removed from a Datenklo again on Sunday or Monday, leave your entire cable coiled outside the DK and we will disconnect it. If you need to leave before then, contact the [[Team:InfoDesk|helpdesk]] directly.

All of our edge ports are at least 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps, auto-negotiate, auto-MDX. We are unlikely to have PoE ports for general use.



== Static IPs ==

If you need a static IP on the wired network, contact the NOC.

== IPv6 ==

Naturally, IPv6 is available throughout the network and should "just work" for you. [[Team:NOC]] does not recommend disabling IPv6 if you have problems, instead try to understand the problem you are experiencing and get educated in the new world order. Contact the [[Team:InfoDesk|NOC helpdesk]] if you need help.

== Services ==

* DNS: 78.158.87.11 and 78.158.87.12
* NTP: 78.158.87.11 and 78.158.87.12 (ntp1.emf.camp and ntp2.emf.camp)
* Nearest Debian mirror: http://debian.mirror.uk.sargasso.net

== Security ==

=== Encryption ===

Please treat the network as wide open and full of attackers. Although [[Team:NOC]] themselves will not monitor the network, always assume that Alice flirting with Bob will be spied upon by The Third Party.

Any sensitive information including passwords must therefore be encrypted. Please make sure you don't use any software or web applications that send sensitive data or passwords in the clear.

The following mechanisms should be safe:
* Anything that goes through a VPN
* Any website that uses HTTPS
* Any application that uses SSL
** In the case of email, you need to have SSL enabled for both receiving mail (POP, IMAP) and sending it (SMTP)
* ssh and scp
* Where possible, use One-time passwords. Real tokens work best, many of those should be compatible with open source radius servers. [http://perlmonks.org/?node=967433 Here] is a simple Perl radius server implementation for [http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6238 RFC6238] tokens that works with ssh and other stuff on linux.

The following are almost always unsafe:

* FTP with login/password (are almost always sent in the clear)
* Telnet with login/password
* Email if you don't use SSL
* Webmail that doesn't use HTTPS
** Someone could trigger a password reminder and then intercept your email
* Websites that use HTTP (not HTTPS) where you need to fill in a password in the page itself

Possibly unsafe, make sure that you understand what you're doing:

* Websites where you need to fill in a password and your ''browser'' (not the website!) tells you it's going to be sent securely
* Websites that require an account but remember you're logged in
** The password ''may'' be protected but not the content or cookies that automatically log you in
* Any time your browser or other application brings up ''anything'' to do with a certificate
* Anything not protected with SSL: someone could be faking DNS answers to impersonate certain sites

Remember: if you're being stupid someone may feel the need to teach you a security lesson in a not so subtle way! (No, that doesn't mean it's ok to hack people just to see if their security is in order.)

=== Firewall ===

On the wired network there is no network firewall and on the WiFi network there is limited firewalling in place. We operate an unfiltered network that is wide open to the Internet. There is no NAT, and everybody has a public IP address. This is our definition of "network neutrality" - a network that doesn't do anything whatsoever to your IP connection.

If you are used to feeling secure just because you've been sitting behind a NAT router, think again. You are now wide open to the whole Internet. Ensure your personal firewall is enabled and set to "Public Network" and that you have applied all security updates to your OS and applications.

By default the WiFi network allows inbound connections from the rest of the campsite, but inbound connections from the Internet are blocked. If you want to ensure no inbound connections are possible towards your WiFi device, use the "outboundonly"-login.

In case you want to enable inbound connections towards your WiFi-device, use the "allowany"-login.

== FAQ ==

=== Can I bring a server? ===

Sure. You can host a server anywhere on the network, and the long DHCP lease time will effectively give you a static IP address.

If you would like to house your server in our data centre (NOC-DC), please contact us before the event by e-mail to noc@. 1 Gbps copper ports are standard; if you require a 10 Gbps port, you'll need to supply a DAC or SFPs (our end Arista-coded) with fibre.

=== Is there a server I can use to host data on site? ===

Due to lack of demand at the last event, this will not be provided this time.

=== Can I use the 2.4GHz band for non-wifi projects? ===

The following channels are available for adhoc/mesh/other wireless stuff:

* 2.4GHz: Channel 1
* 5GHz: Channel 136, 140

We cannot force you to use these channels, but we are trying to build a functional wireless network for the other attendees too. So please, don't do any experiments on other channels.

=== Can I bring an access point? ===

No, this is strictly prohibited! We need all available channels to provide good quality coverage for the rest of the attendees. Please do not be selfish here as you will degrade performance for everyone else, and we WILL track you down.

If you think you can ignore this rule because one little access point can't hurt anyone, think again. This page has the calculations on just how huge a problem it is for an event of our size: [[Network/Rogue Access Points]].

If you are operating a village (using an EMF-supplied tent) that has poor coverage, we may be able to arrange to put an extra access point in it during the event to improve coverage. Stop by the NOC and ask.

=== Can I bring a switch? ===

Yes, but for stability purposes all edge ports are limited to 10 MAC addresses at a time. If you want to connect a switch with more stations, you need to stop by the NOC and ask us to raise the port-security on your port. If you do this, you need to convince us that you know what you're doing and promise not to do anything that may harm the network - in particular, you must not connect the switch to our network by more than 1 cable (not even to a different DK). Make sure that you disable STP and other protocols on your switch which try to be intelligent.

=== My port goes up and down every couple of minutes ===

You have probably tripped port security. Most likely scenario is that you have connected more than 10 stations without consulting us (see answer to previous question). To reduce support calls, the port will automatically be re-enabled after a few minutes. But if you haven't fixed the problem, it will immediately be shut down again.

== Supporters ==

We'd like to extend our immense gratitude to the following people and organisations who have been instrumental in making the EMF network and uplink happen through their donations and sponsorship:

* [https://ethernet.business.sky.com Sky For Business]
* [http://www.sargasso.co.uk/from/emfcamp Sargasso Networks]
* [https://eventinfra.org EventInfra]
* [https://www.lonap.net LONAP]
* [https://www.comtec.com Comtec Enterprises]
* [https://www.mythic-beasts.com/ Mythic Beasts]
* [https://www.i3d.net/ i3D.net]

Lift sharing

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As always, EMF is looking to reduce its carbon footprint by encouraging attendees to carpool.

Feel free to add your name to either table below.

= Offering Lifts =

{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Location
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Name
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Arriving
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Leaving
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Notes
|-
| Birmingham
| Dave Example
| Friday evening
| Sunday evening
| I'm an example, copy me!
|-
|}

Category:Villages

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This category contains pages for (some of) the villages that you can find at EMF. To include your village on this page you can create a new page and add the tag <nowiki>[[Category:Villages]]</nowiki> to the bottom.

You can find a full list of all registered villages at https://emfcamp.org/villages.

FAQ

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==General==

===Who are you?===
Electromagnetic Field is a non-profit event run entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers. EMF 2024 is the fifth major festival we've held in the UK, and a lot of us also help run other festivals in Germany and the Netherlands.

===Can I help out?===
EMF is organised entirely by volunteers. The event's success relies on attendees helping out to the extent they are willing.

More information on helping out during the event will appear on the [https://emfcamp.org/about/volunteering Volunteering] page of the website in due course. If you are able to help plan and work before the event, check out the [https://emfcamp.org/about/volunteer-roles Open Roles] page to see which teams need help.

===How accessible is EMF?===
We take accessibility very seriously, and we want to let as many people experience the fun of EMF. However, it is ultimately an event in the field, and we can't work miracles with our limited budget.

The site will be well-lit during the event, and we will aim to cover access to the stages with trackway. Travelling between stages may take some time. There will be accessible toilets and the current plan includes an accessible shower with a wheelchair ramp. We cannot guarantee 24/7 power, so it must not be relied on for medical needs, but the power infrastructure team will be on call through the night.

If you will be attending with a carer, they are entitled to a free ticket. Please [mailto:tickets@emfcamp.org email us] once you've got your ticket so we can allocate your carer a ticket. Registered assistance dogs will be allowed.

If you have any other accessibility concerns, please [mailto:accessibility@emfcamp.org drop us an email].

More details about [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/accessibility Accessibility] on the main EMF website.

===Is EMF family-friendly?===
Yes! We want EMF to be a great event for hackers of all ages.

We will have free childcare provided by the award-winning [https://www.nipperbout.com/ Nipperbout], which was exceedingly well-received in 2014, 2016 and 2018. You don’t need to register in advance for childcare, just turn up. There will be a designated family camping area, and a whole track of events and workshops for young people.

EMF has a comprehensive lost-child policy with DBS-checked staff available to help out.

There are a number of things to bear in mind:
* Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
* There will be dangerous things on site, but they will be clearly marked.
* Licensed alcohol sales are only for people of age 18 and over. Bar staff will ask for ID.

===How old do you have to be to attend EMF by yourself?===
You need to be 16 or over on May 30th, 2024 to attend EMF without an adult.

==Ticket Sales==
===What does the ticket price include?===
The ticket price includes admission to the event, admission to all of the talks, and most of the workshops. Some workshop organisers charge a fee in order to cover material costs, and places on most workshops will be limited.

Your ticket also includes:
* Tent pitch
* Water
* Showers & Toilets
* [[Network|Fast internet]]
* Electricity

===Can I bring a caravan/camper van?===
Yes, we will have a dedicated camper van area on site, within the main fence, with 16A power provided. You'll need to buy an additional camper van ticket.

If you are coming with a caravan, parking for your towing car in the car park is included.

Please try to arrive before midday on Friday and leave after midday on Monday to reduce traffic movements on site. If you're planning on leaving earlier, please let us know when you arrive so we can park you close to the exit.

We unfortunately can't provide water hookups or drainage/emptying facilities. You will not be able to empty your tank during the event.

===If I tow a caravan with a campervan, will I need a ticket for each?===

Yes.

(Somehow this is actually a frequently asked question!)

===Do volunteers get a free ticket?===
Everyone who attends is expected to buy a ticket, including the founders and the core organisation team. So many people contribute to running EMF that it would be financially impossible to give everyone who helps out a free ticket, and unfair to draw a line past which volunteers receive free tickets.

The sole exception to this rule are first aiders, who must be trained to the high standards of our first aid team, and are expected to carry out three eight-hour shifts in return for a free ticket.

===The transaction reference you've provided isn't accepted by my bank!===

If you are having trouble entering the transaction reference into your online banking, just remove the hyphen. Some banks don't like it and don't tell you why.

===Can I transfer tickets to someone else?===

Yes - once you've bought a ticket you can transfer it to someone else by entering their email address on our site. We recommend you do this if you're buying tickets for other people, so that they can receive updates directly from us.

We would kindly request that you don't sell tickets to other people for more than the price you paid for them.

You can find people who may be interested in getting your ticket at [[Ticket_Exchange]].

===Can I get a refund?===

We’ve made some changes to our refund policy this year to try and give you more flexibility while still allowing us enough certainty to run the event.

Tickets will be refundable with no questions asked until the 1st March 2024. After that, refund requests will be placed in a queue and processed in order, as soon as we have sold enough tickets to break even on the event.

We will also be offering full refunds if you are unable to attend EMF because you have COVID-19. We’ll provide more details on this closer to the event.

===Why have I received one barcoded ticket for x people?===

This is intended, when scanned on the gate the number of tickets used and unused for that barcode will be shown. For people arriving separately, you can either send them a copy of the PDF for use on the gate, or use the transfer tickets option (''preferred'') on the [https://www.emfcamp.org/account/purchases My Account] section of the website to transfer tickets to other people. Doing so will also allow them to receive EMF email communications and use website features that require authentication such as volunteering, customising your event schedule, or adding village/side events to the festival schedule.

==Getting to EMF==

Check out the [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/travel Travel] and [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/arrival-times Arrival times] pages on the main EMF website.

===Where is it?===

The EMF site is Eastnor Castle Deer Park, located just east of Ledbury, Herefordshire.

===How can I get there?===

See [[Travel]] for more details

=== Can someone take me there? ===

See the [[Travel#Carpooling]] section of the [[Travel]] page

=== Can I park at the festival? ===

Yes, in our car park. You will need a [https://www.emfcamp.org/tickets car parking ticket]. If you need parking close to the entrance gate, you can ask for permission to park in the accessible parking.

=== If I have a car, can i leave and return to the festival? ===

As long as you've parked in the car park, yes.

===When can I arrive? When do I have to leave by?===

The site will open to ticket holders on Thursday at 10am. All ticket holders must leave the site by noon (12pm) on Monday. Talks and workshops won't start until after midday on the Friday so there's plenty of time to arrive on Friday morning.

We will be there before and afterwards setting up and packing up. If you want to help with this, please let us know (by emailing [mailto:contact@emfcamp.org contact@emfcamp.org]) and we'll let you know when you can turn up. If we have not confirmed that we're expecting you before or after the event you will not be admitted to the site. '''Anyone arriving before Thursday morning or staying beyond Monday afternoon will be expected to help with set-up and tear-down (both of which are mostly manual labour).''' Fewer facilities (eg, no food outlets) will be available on site prior to Thursday.

===Can I turn up early to help with Build Up?===

No you may not. We already have a full allocation for build up. Due to insurance reasons, and not having enough basic facilities and food, unless you are part of the main Orga team, or have been authorised by a Team Lead, you will be not be let into the site until Thursday 10am.

==What to (not) bring==

Check out the [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/what-to-bring What to bring] page on the main EMF website.

===Can I bring pets?===

Sorry, animals (except registered assistance animals) are not allowed.

===Can I smoke?===

Smoking (including vaping) is not allowed in any of the event tents or in the food/bar area. Elsewhere, please be considerate and very careful to extinguish your cigarettes to avoid setting the dry grass on fire. Please make sure cigarette butts are disposed of in rubbish bins rather than just thrown on the ground as the site is used by livestock at other times of the year, and it's a pain for the clean up crew to pick them up after the camp is over!

===Can I bring X/Y/Z?===

tl;dr Probably

Please let us know if it's going to be large/tall/use a lot of power/be noisy or anything else you think we should know. We don't want to stop people bringing the latest cool laser helmet for shark 3D printer arduino-powered UAV thing, but we need to plan for it.

Things requiring special permission and may not be allowed: balloons, sky lanterns and the like.

===Can I bring/fly my drone?===

Yes - lots of attendees will be bringing drones and there will be a dedicated UAV flying field. It is against UK law to fly drones over the campsite unless you hold permission from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. EMF will be enforcing this rule, and for safety we will not allow UAVs to be flown over the site without prior arrangement.

===What power connectors will be available?===

Mostly 16A IEC309 ('Ceeform'/'Caravan') connectors although there will be some 13A UK sockets. See the [[Power|power page]] for more information.

===Do I need to bring cash?===

The bar will take cards, and offer cashback on purchases, but there will be no cashpoints on site. We don't know whether the food vendors will take cards, and some villages will also be running paid-for workshops where you shouldn't expect to be able to pay by card.

==Getting set up==

===When do things kick off?===

The talks and workshops will begin after lunch on Friday, although people will be setting up earlier in the day.

Talks and workshops run daily through to the evening, although we expect villages will be doing things late into the night! The last talks will finish on Sunday evening by 9pm.

===Can I camp in the campervan area?===

No.

People with campervans can pitch an awning or small tent beside their vehicle but to comply with fire and safety regulations we can't allow people to set up camp there.

If you have friends in the campervan area we suggest you camp in areas G or F which are adjacent.

===What's the mobile phone coverage like?===

Mobile phone (a.k.a. cellphone) coverage is almost non-existent. Of all the carriers, Vodafone seems to be the best, with some signal in some areas - but with 2,500 more people on site there are no guarantees it will work at all.

Basically, you should expect to have no reception across most of the site and most of the time.

For data, that's no problem thanks to the [[Network|excellent WiFi]] across the site. If you need to be reachable by phone during the event, your best options are:

* Use a SIP/VoIP app on your smartphone over the wifi.
* Bring a DECT phone to connect to the [[DECT|DECT network]]. There will hopefully be a way to get yourself an external phone number to your DECT phone or for outside callers to dial an extension number to reach you.
* Some networks, such as Three Mobile, support WiFi calling. This often requires activating in an area with mobile phone coverage, so it’s worth doing this before arriving.

===What if I don't like camping?===

Whilst we'd strongly recommend camping (so much happens late into the evening and it's a lot more fun) we realise not everyone wants to. There are several hotels in Ledbury.

===How do I connect to the wifi?===

Unless you know of a reason not to, you should connect to the <code>emfcamp</code> network if your device can see it, or <code>emfcamp-legacy22</code> if not. Use the username <code>emf</code> and password <code>emf</code>. More information on the other networks and other logins can be found on the [[Network]] page. You are not permitted to operate your own access point.

===Can I attach a hammock, slackline, or other things, to the trees?===

As long as you don't damage the trees

===Can I light a fire or BBQ?===

Yes as long as its contained and raised off of the ground so that the grass/ground aren't burnt/scorched etc.

==Things to see and do==

===Will there be a bar?===

Yes, we'll be running a volunteer-staffed licensed bar selling beer and wine, as well as soft drinks and the hacker energy drink Club Mate. Far from the usual crap festival beer, we will be serving real ale from local breweries with all profits going towards making the next iteration of Electromagnetic Field more awesome.

The bar will be open 11am-2am Friday-Saturday, 11am-1am Sunday. Closing times may be earlier subject to demand and volunteer availability.

===What food will be available?===

There will be several food vendors on site, and volunteers will receive an excellent meal good by our caterers for each volunteer shift they complete.

[https://www.emfcamp.org/about/food Food & Drink].

===What are villages?===

[[Villages]] are areas of the campsite self-organised by attendees. The idea is that like-minded people get together, set up in an area of the campsite and enjoy each other's company. Villages are often set up around a topic or existing group (e.g. lock-picking or a hackspace). Some of them will run their own events parallel to the main schedule (for example last year one village hosted a weekend-long LAN party whilst another ran workshops on ring-making).

If you want to find out more, or see which villages are already proposed see the [[Villages| villages page]]

You don't need to join a village to attend.

===Can I Swim in the Lake(s)?===

They are ponds, used by the local ducks and thus full of duck poop. Do not swim in them, they are not compatible with human life.

[[Category:Info Pages]]

FAQ

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==General==

===Who are you?===
Electromagnetic Field is a non-profit event run entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers. EMF 2022 is the fifth major festival we've held in the UK, and a lot of us also help run other festivals in Germany and the Netherlands.

===Can I help out?===
EMF is organised entirely by volunteers. The event's success relies on attendees helping out to the extent they are willing.

More information on helping out during the event will appear on the [https://emfcamp.org/about/volunteering Volunteering] page of the website in due course. If you are able to help plan and work before the event, check out the [https://emfcamp.org/about/volunteer-roles Open Roles] page to see which teams need help.

===How accessible is EMF?===
We take accessibility very seriously, and we want to let as many people experience the fun of EMF. However, it is ultimately an event in the field, and we can't work miracles with our limited budget.

The site will be well-lit during the event, and we will aim to cover access to the stages with trackway. Travelling between stages may take some time. There will be accessible toilets and the current plan includes an accessible shower with a wheelchair ramp. We cannot guarantee 24/7 power, so it must not be relied on for medical needs, but the power infrastructure team will be on call through the night.

If you will be attending with a carer, they are entitled to a free ticket. Please [mailto:tickets@emfcamp.org email us] once you've got your ticket so we can allocate your carer a ticket. Registered assistance dogs will be allowed.

If you have any other accessibility concerns, please [mailto:accessibility@emfcamp.org drop us an email].

More details about [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/accessibility Accessibility] on the main EMF website.

===Is EMF family-friendly?===
Yes! We want EMF to be a great event for hackers of all ages.

We will have free childcare provided by the award-winning [https://www.nipperbout.com/ Nipperbout], which was exceedingly well-received in 2014, 2016 and 2018. You don’t need to register in advance for childcare, just turn up. There will be a designated family camping area, and a whole track of events and workshops for young people.

EMF has a comprehensive lost-child policy with DBS-checked staff available to help out.

There are a number of things to bear in mind:
* Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
* There will be dangerous things on site, but they will be clearly marked.
* Licensed alcohol sales are only for people of age 18 and over. Bar staff will ask for ID.

===How old do you have to be to attend EMF by yourself?===
You need to be 16 or over on June 2nd, 2022 to attend EMF without an adult.

==Ticket Sales==
===What does the ticket price include?===
The ticket price includes admission to the event, admission to all of the talks, and most of the workshops. Some workshop organisers charge a fee in order to cover material costs, and places on most workshops will be limited.

Your ticket also includes:
* Tent pitch
* Water
* Showers & Toilets
* [[Network|Fast internet]]
* Electricity

===Can I bring a caravan/camper van?===
Yes, we will have a dedicated camper van area on site, within the main fence, with 16A power provided. You'll need to buy an additional camper van ticket.

If you are coming with a caravan, parking for your towing car in the car park is included.

Please try to arrive before midday on Friday and leave after midday on Monday to reduce traffic movements on site. If you're planning on leaving earlier, please let us know when you arrive so we can park you close to the exit.

We unfortunately can't provide water hookups or drainage/emptying facilities. You will not be able to empty your tank during the event.

===If I tow a caravan with a campervan, will I need a ticket for each?===

Yes.

(Somehow this is actually a frequently asked question!)

===Do volunteers get a free ticket?===
Everyone who attends is expected to buy a ticket, including the founders and the core organisation team. So many people contribute to running EMF that it would be financially impossible to give everyone who helps out a free ticket, and unfair to draw a line past which volunteers receive free tickets.

The sole exception to this rule are first aiders, who must be trained to the high standards of our first aid team, and are expected to carry out three eight-hour shifts in return for a free ticket.

===The transaction reference you've provided isn't accepted by my bank!===

If you are having trouble entering the transaction reference into your online banking, just remove the hyphen. Some banks don't like it and don't tell you why.

===Can I transfer tickets to someone else?===

Yes - once you've bought a ticket you can transfer it to someone else by entering their email address on our site. We recommend you do this if you're buying tickets for other people, so that they can receive updates directly from us.

We would kindly request that you don't sell tickets to other people for more than the price you paid for them.

You can find people who may be interested in getting your ticket at [[Ticket_Exchange]].

===Can I get a refund?===

We’ve made some changes to our refund policy this year to try and give you more flexibility while still allowing us enough certainty to run the event.

Tickets will be refundable with no questions asked until the 1st March 2022. After that, refund requests will be placed in a queue and processed in order, as soon as we have sold enough tickets to break even on the event.

We will also be offering full refunds if you are unable to attend EMF because you have COVID-19. We’ll provide more details on this closer to the event.

===Why have I received one barcoded ticket for x people?===

This is intended, when scanned on the gate the number of tickets used and unused for that barcode will be shown. For people arriving separately, you can either send them a copy of the PDF for use on the gate, or use the transfer tickets option (''preferred'') on the [https://www.emfcamp.org/account/purchases My Account] section of the website to transfer tickets to other people. Doing so will also allow them to receive EMF email communications and use website features that require authentication such as volunteering, customising your event schedule, or adding village/side events to the festival schedule.

==Getting to EMF==

Check out the [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/travel Travel] and [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/arrival-times Arrival times] pages on the main EMF website.

===Where is it?===

The EMF site is Eastnor Castle Deer Park, located just east of Ledbury, Herefordshire.

===How can I get there?===

See [[Travel]] for more details

=== Can someone take me there? ===

See the [[Travel#Carpooling]] section of the [[Travel]] page

=== Can I park at the festival? ===

Yes, in our car park. You will need a [https://www.emfcamp.org/tickets car parking ticket]. If you need parking close to the entrance gate, you can ask for permission to park in the accessible parking.

=== If I have a car, can i leave and return to the festival? ===

As long as you've parked in the car park, yes.

===When can I arrive? When do I have to leave by?===

The site will open to ticket holders on Thursday at 10am. All ticket holders must leave the site by noon (12pm) on Monday. Talks and workshops won't start until after midday on the Friday so there's plenty of time to arrive on Friday morning.

We will be there before and afterwards setting up and packing up. If you want to help with this, please let us know (by emailing [mailto:contact@emfcamp.org contact@emfcamp.org]) and we'll let you know when you can turn up. If we have not confirmed that we're expecting you before or after the event you will not be admitted to the site. '''Anyone arriving before Thursday morning or staying beyond Monday afternoon will be expected to help with set-up and tear-down (both of which are mostly manual labour).''' Fewer facilities (eg, no food outlets) will be available on site prior to Thursday.

===Can I turn up early to help with Build Up?===

No you may not. We already have a full allocation for build up. Due to insurance reasons, and not having enough basic facilities and food, unless you are part of the main Orga team, or have been authorised by a Team Lead, you will be not be let into the site until Thursday 10am.

==What to (not) bring==

Check out the [https://www.emfcamp.org/about/what-to-bring What to bring] page on the main EMF website.

===Can I bring pets?===

Sorry, animals (except registered assistance animals) are not allowed.

===Can I smoke?===

Smoking (including vaping) is not allowed in any of the event tents or in the food/bar area. Elsewhere, please be considerate and very careful to extinguish your cigarettes to avoid setting the dry grass on fire. Please make sure cigarette butts are disposed of in rubbish bins rather than just thrown on the ground as the site is used by livestock at other times of the year, and it's a pain for the clean up crew to pick them up after the camp is over!

===Can I bring X/Y/Z?===

tl;dr Probably

Please let us know if it's going to be large/tall/use a lot of power/be noisy or anything else you think we should know. We don't want to stop people bringing the latest cool laser helmet for shark 3D printer arduino-powered UAV thing, but we need to plan for it.

Things requiring special permission and may not be allowed: balloons, sky lanterns and the like.

===Can I bring/fly my drone?===

Yes - lots of attendees will be bringing drones and there will be a dedicated UAV flying field. It is against UK law to fly drones over the campsite unless you hold permission from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. EMF will be enforcing this rule, and for safety we will not allow UAVs to be flown over the site without prior arrangement.

===What power connectors will be available?===

Mostly 16A IEC309 ('Ceeform'/'Caravan') connectors although there will be some 13A UK sockets. See the [[Power|power page]] for more information.

===Do I need to bring cash?===

The bar will take cards, and offer cashback on purchases, but there will be no cashpoints on site. We don't know whether the food vendors will take cards, and some villages will also be running paid-for workshops where you shouldn't expect to be able to pay by card.

==Getting set up==

===When do things kick off?===

The talks and workshops will begin after lunch on Friday, although people will be setting up earlier in the day.

Talks and workshops run daily through to the evening, although we expect villages will be doing things late into the night! The last talks will finish on Sunday evening by 9pm.

===Can I camp in the campervan area?===

No.

People with campervans can pitch an awning or small tent beside their vehicle but to comply with fire and safety regulations we can't allow people to set up camp there.

If you have friends in the campervan area we suggest you camp in areas G or F which are adjacent.

===What's the mobile phone coverage like?===

Mobile phone (a.k.a. cellphone) coverage is almost non-existent. Of all the carriers, Vodafone seems to be the best, with some signal in some areas - but with 2,500 more people on site there are no guarantees it will work at all.

Basically, you should expect to have no reception across most of the site and most of the time.

For data, that's no problem thanks to the [[Network|excellent WiFi]] across the site. If you need to be reachable by phone during the event, your best options are:

* Use a SIP/VoIP app on your smartphone over the wifi.
* Bring a DECT phone to connect to the [[DECT|DECT network]]. There will hopefully be a way to get yourself an external phone number to your DECT phone or for outside callers to dial an extension number to reach you.
* Some networks, such as Three Mobile, support WiFi calling. This often requires activating in an area with mobile phone coverage, so it’s worth doing this before arriving.

===What if I don't like camping?===

Whilst we'd strongly recommend camping (so much happens late into the evening and it's a lot more fun) we realise not everyone wants to. There are several hotels in Ledbury.

===How do I connect to the wifi?===

Unless you know of a reason not to, you should connect to the <code>emfcamp</code> network if your device can see it, or <code>emfcamp-legacy22</code> if not. Use the username <code>emf</code> and password <code>emf</code>. More information on the other networks and other logins can be found on the [[Network]] page. You are not permitted to operate your own access point.

===Can I attach a hammock, slackline, or other things, to the trees?===

As long as you don't damage the trees

===Can I light a fire or BBQ?===

Yes as long as its contained and raised off of the ground so that the grass/ground aren't burnt/scorched etc.

==Things to see and do==

===Will there be a bar?===

Yes, we'll be running a volunteer-staffed licensed bar selling beer and wine, as well as soft drinks and the hacker energy drink Club Mate. Far from the usual crap festival beer, we will be serving real ale from local breweries with all profits going towards making the next iteration of Electromagnetic Field more awesome.

The bar will be open 11am-2am Friday-Saturday, 11am-1am Sunday. Closing times may be earlier subject to demand and volunteer availability.

===What food will be available?===

There will be several food vendors on site, and volunteers will receive an excellent meal good by our caterers for each volunteer shift they complete.

[https://www.emfcamp.org/about/food Food & Drink].

===What are villages?===

[[Villages]] are areas of the campsite self-organised by attendees. The idea is that like-minded people get together, set up in an area of the campsite and enjoy each other's company. Villages are often set up around a topic or existing group (e.g. lock-picking or a hackspace). Some of them will run their own events parallel to the main schedule (for example last year one village hosted a weekend-long LAN party whilst another ran workshops on ring-making).

If you want to find out more, or see which villages are already proposed see the [[Villages| villages page]]

You don't need to join a village to attend.

===Can I Swim in the Lake(s)?===

They are ponds, used by the local ducks and thus full of duck poop. Do not swim in them, they are not compatible with human life.

[[Category:Info Pages]]

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== Summary ==
The EMF sign in 2014

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[[File:Emf1.jpg|thumb|left|The EMF sign in 2014]]

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) is a non-profit UK camping festival for those with an inquisitive mind or an interest in making things: hackers, geeks, scientists, engineers, artists, and crafters. This wiki is intended to allow attendees of EMF to coordinate information sharing, for more general information about EMF see https://emfcamp.org/.

== Interesting Pages ==

* '''[[FAQ]]''' - Frequently asked questions
* '''[[:Category:Villages|Villages]]''' - A list of all the villages with wiki pages.
* '''[[Location/Lift sharing]]''' - Lift sharing, find people to get a lift with, or who need a lift
* '''[[Camping Gear Lending and Borrowing]]''' - Lend or borrow camping gear
* '''[[Network]]''' - More information than you could ever want about the network and wifi
* '''[[Phones]]''' - Information about DECT, SIP, GSM and POTS network
* '''[[Sneakernet]]''' - Send a postcard through the on-site postal system
* '''[[IRC]]''' - We use IRC as a location to meet, discuss and organise the event
* '''[[Interesting links]]''' - resources that aren't on the Wiki

If you've got other things you want to share with people, add a page for them.