Field Report: My First ARRL Field Day — Heat, Hurdles, and High Frequencies

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

There is a specific kind of magic that happens on the fourth weekend of June. Across North America, thousands of amateur radio operators leave their comfortable home shacks to set up antennas in parks, parking lots, and remote fields. This is ARRL Field Day, and after getting licensed in 2022 and upgrading to General last year, I finally got to experience the organized chaos firsthand.

What is the Mission of Field Day?

According to the ARRL, Field Day is more than just a contest; it is a demonstration of emergency preparedness. The objective is to set up a station in “less-than-optimal” conditions to prove we can provide vital communications when the grid fails.

Gearing Up for the Big One: My First ARRL Field Day Plan

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

If you’ve been hanging around the amateur radio community for any length of time, you know that June is a sacred month. It’s the month of ARRL Field Day, one of the most popular on-the-air event in amateur radio.

Since I first got licensed in 2022 and moved up to General last year, I’ve spent a lot of time listening and learning. But this year, I’m finally crossing the line from “listener” to “operator.” I am thrilled to announce that this will be my very first Field Day participation!

ARRL on The Ham Radio Lab

Field Report: My First ARRL Field Day — Heat, Hurdles, and High Frequencies

What is the Mission of Field Day?

Gearing Up for the Big One: My First ARRL Field Day Plan