If your planning to work indoors or outdoors, during either the ARRL Summer Field Day or the ever growing popular Winter Field Day, then let us know your plans here... Got a great outdoor site? Let us know? How about the equipment you use? Let us know... You get the idea... Field Day is another great way to invest in preparing for an actual emergency logistical and welfare event...
I had a blast at The Blandford Fairgrounds for our 2nd year for ARRL Field Day. My first FD stay over in years. I slept inside Scarlett for most of the night. I remember how foggy and damp it was on the hill. Better luck next year. I need to purchase an RV I think and sleep over in style.
HAPPY SUMMER FIELD DAY 2022 THIS WEEKEND FOLKS! OUR BIGGEST PORTABLE ON THE AIR EVENT OF THE YEAR!
Some New Rules Going into Effect this Year for ARRL Field Day 02/09/2022
After taking a few detours over the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ARRL Field Day rules are being updated on a permanent basis starting this summer. ARRL conducted a Field Day community survey with invitations propagated far and wide, and direct emails sent to more than 15,000 individuals and ARRL-affiliated clubs. After sorting through, reviewing, and discussing the survey results, the ARRL Programs and Services Committee recommended a number of rule changes for ARRL Field Day, which will take place this year over the June 25 –…
Is anyone activating a park, or a summit for this year's 2022 WINTER FIELD DAY. It is here already... The weekend of January 29th and 30th... Read more about it here,..
Winter Field Day Association
Winter Field Day Association (WFDA) is a dedicated group of Amateur Radio Operators who believe that emergency communications in a winter environment is just as important as the preparations and practice that is done each summer but with some additional unique operational concerns. We believe, as do the ARES & RACES organizations, that maintaining your operational skills should not be limited to fair weather scenarios. The addition of Winter Field Day will enhance those already important skills of those that who generously volunteer their tim…
I was able to get a quick 2021 WFD in by activating The New England Scenic Trail, here at the trailhead within my hometown.... So it was easy to get to... I only did about 21 contacts or so... But it got the park activated and at least I can say I was outdoors for my first winter field day. (Previous years for Winter Field Day for me were home stationed)