Field Day
What is Field Day?
Every year, the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) holds an event called Field Day where registered radio amateurs set up operating stations running in simulated emergency situations, mainly the loss of mains AC power. It is used as a reason to operate with fellow hams in person to practice copying down vital details to relay to others in case of a true emergency. It is an official "Operating Event" held by ARRL.
We operate under the guise of our Radio Technology Museum's official station, W2RTM.
For more information on Field day from the ARRL directory, see this flyer.
NJARC members are encouraged to attend and participate, whether you are a registered Radio Amateur or not* It's a great opportunity to develop experience and hone the basic skills and rules necessary for communicating on Amateur Radio frequencies. You never know if you might need to use them in a future emergency!
*nonlicensed operators can operate under supervision of registered amateurs.
When/Where is field day?
Field day is traditionally the last weekend of June, but see Field Day for details on this year's event.
We operate Field Day at InfoAge, either inside 9032A where we have our Meetings, or just outside of it. We operate without mains-provided A/C regardless. We have a minimum of one operating console, but have had more, depending on how many participants are available.
Planning and preparation will be discussed through our Communicator email list starting several weeks ahead of the event.
Planning/Prep days and the event itself is included on our Event Calendar once they are planned.
Past Events
To see pictures, videos, and summaries on previous events, see the following links: