Field Report: My First ARRL Field Day — Heat, Hurdles, and High Frequencies
Batteries, Bugs, and Big Smiles: Lessons from my First Field Day in North Texas.
A first-hand field report from ARRL Field Day 2026. From troubleshooting FT8 issues on a Yaesu FT-891 in a local park to joining the McKinney Amateur Radio Club (MARC), discover why Field Day is the ultimate test of gear, patience, and community outreach.
