We will be meeting on June 15th, 2025, 11AM at The Park National Bank: Mansfield Marion Avenue Drive-Thru Center (50 Marion Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903) Also we will be using the Trailer Frequency for communications.
The place we were going to do the field day is booked, so Danny will have to find another place to have it. As soon as He lets me know, I will be posting it.
ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) program provides a framework for volunteer groups to integrate with served agencies in their local communities to use the value of the Amateur Radio Service before and during times of crisis. Last week, ARES was represented by Johnston at the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Johnston met with leaders of dozens of organizations to raise awareness and build relationships. “Blue skies are the time to build bridges and make plans. Many groups have used ham radio for years, but it’s always encouraging to share information with people who may not understand the capabilities and value ham radio provides,” he said. Johnston was also a speaker last month at the amateur radio workshop at the National Hurricane Conference.
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Hurricane season begins on Sunday, June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts this season to be above-normal in activity, citing above-average Atlantic Ocean temperatures. The scientists say the season will likely produce between 13 and 19 named storms, including 3 – 5 major hurricanes. |
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Amateur radio provides a robust toolset, a trained volunteer corps, and durable infrastructure for emergency preparedness. There are several ham radio nets that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) relies on to inform forecasts through surface observations made by the volunteer operators. ARRL encourages all amateurs to participate in the Hurricane Watch Net , the VOIP Weather Net and others that provide support and information via WX4NHC, the amateur radio station at the NHC . ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, says each ham’s individual observations can make all the difference in a critical situation. “We know of stories from hurricanes in the past where a report from a ham radio station changed the forecast for landfall and impact by the NHC. We are also aware of information being shared of people being trapped and were able to get assistance to those victims after the storm.” Amateur radio operators provide an important tool before, during and after a storm. The Hurricane Watch Net is hosting a special operating event to mark its 60th anniversary on June 7 – 8. ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, says recent storms underscore the value of amateur radio When All Else Fails®. “ During Hurricane Helene , it was the volunteer hams who jumped into action to relay health and welfare information . As mountainsides washed away, the repeaters on top were still working. Licensed amateur radio operators took to the air using their own equipment to provide a link of important information that no other means could. During Hurricane Ian, a ham saved lives on Sanibel Island by providing emergency crews the information they needed to rescue a family from rising flood waters.” |
The days are longer, the weather is warmer, the calendar will say “June” on Sunday. That means we are in the countdown to 2025 ARRL Field Day! There’s a lot of excitement building around the theme of “Radio Connects” and hams across North America are preparing for the big weekend of June 28 – 29.
In their efforts to prepare for the activations, many radio amateurs are researching the finer points of Field Day rules. All the information is available on the ARRL Field Day website at www.arrl.org/FieldDay , but ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE, wants to make sure hams can find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Q: I’m interested in participating in Field Day for the first time this year. How can I find a club near me that’s hosting Field Day so that I can join in on the fun?
A: You can search for nearby Field Day sites with the Field Day Site Locator at www.arrl.org/field-day-locator . The tool provides locations, talk-in frequencies, and contact information for sites located throughout the Unites States and Canada.
Q: Which digital modes are allowed during Field Day?
A: Any digital mode that can support the required Field Day exchange may be used.
Q: I plan on operating portable during Field Day as a single operator. Am I allowed to operate from multiple locations throughout the event? Class B (portable) stations are fixed stations.
A: All equipment must be located within a circle whose diameter does not exceed 300 meters (1,000 feet). The only Field Day operating class that’s allowed to operate from more than one location is Class C (mobile). A mobile station must have all equipment in or on the vehicle and must be capable of being operated while in motion. For example, you can’t mount a telescoping mast to your trailer hitch and erect a full-sized beam or vertical antenna.
Q: Where can I find out more about ARRL Field Day?
A: There’s a wealth of additional information available at the ARRL Field Day website, www.arrl.org/FieldDay . Click on the Rules and Resources link where you’ll find rules, information packets, and more answers to frequently asked questions. There’s also a FAQ published in the 2025 ARRL Field Day Guide, starting on page 57 of the June issue of QST.
Borque says that if there’s a specific question that’s not covered here, in the Field Day guide in QST, or on the website, contact fdinfo@arrl.org .
Also, don’t forget the ARRL Field Day merch! T-shirts (complete with sections checklist on the back), pins, patches, stickers, posters, and more may be ordered from the ARRL Store . Place your order soon to ensure your swag gets to you in time for the big event!
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2025 ARRL Field Day is five short weeks away on June 28 – 29. The theme of “Radio Connects” highlights how |
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ARRL has made it easy for radio clubs to make in-person connections during the event. In addition to the resources available for promoting activations that are available on the Field Day website at www.arrl.org/FieldDay, there is a site locator tool. Clubs can list their activations, and those looking to attend a Field Day site can find one in their area. ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, says the locator tool is important for bringing people together. “ARRL Field Day is a great opportunity to gather. Not only will members of the public be able to visit with radio amateurs about our hobby, but many not-so-active hams use the event as a chance to get on the air,” said Harrop. “The site locator is key for making those connections.” With a little more than a month to go until the big weekend, there were 538 sites listed on the locator. To search for a site near you, just go to the map and zoom in on your area. Click on the red map pins for details about each site. To add information to the locator, click on “Add a Station”. |
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ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in North America. More than 31,000 hams participate each year. Connect with others who are preparing for the event in the official ARRL Field Day (Annual Event) Facebook group. |
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