🏕️ ARRL Field Day 2026 📡

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Join the Do Something Amateur Radio Club for the most popular on-the-air event in North America! Every June, more than 31,000 amateur radio operators set up temporary stations to practice emergency communications, build skills, and showcase ham radio to the public.

📅 Event Schedule

  • Arrival & Camp Setup:
    • Friday, June 26, 2026 @ ~12:00 PM PDT
  • Official Field Day Operation:
    • Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 11:00 AM PDT (1800 UTC)
    • Sunday, June 28, 2026 @ 1:59 PM PDT (2059 UTC)
  • Breakdown & Departure:
    • Sunday, June 28, 2026 @ ~3:00 PM PDT

📍 Location

Location is TBD. We are deciding between Heyburn State Park and Redtail Campground at McCroskey State Park (where we operated in 2025). Check back for updates or watch our newsletter for the announcement.

🎯 About ARRL Field Day

ARRL Field Day is ham radio’s annual “open house” and emergency communications drill. Operators set up temporary stations in less-than-optimal conditions to test their readiness and skills.

Field Day Goals:

  • Test emergency communication readiness
  • Practice setting up and operating portable stations
  • Engage the public and showcase ham radio
  • Build teamwork and technical skills

2026 Dates: June 27–28, 2026 (always the 4th full weekend of June)

📻 Bands & Modes

  • HF: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
  • VHF/UHF: All bands 50 MHz and above
  • Restricted: No activity on 60, 30, 17, or 12 meters
  • Modes: Any mode supporting the Field Day exchange

🏆 Bonus Points Reminder

  • +100 pts: Post to social media with #ARRLFD during Field Day
  • +100 pts: Public location (if applicable)
  • +100 pts: Media publicity
  • +100 pts: Natural power (solar, battery, etc.)
  • Entry deadline: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 via field-day.arrl.org

🧰 What to Bring

  • Your own radio gear — handhelds, mobile rigs, batteries (club will provide HF radios)
  • Headset or hand mic (if available)
  • Notebook & logging pencils
  • Comfortable camp chair and shade shelter
  • Water, snacks, and personal items
  • Tent or overnight gear (primitive camping; vans/trucks/trailers welcome)
  • Warm layers — Idaho nights in late June can be cool

🎁 Club Will Provide

  • HF radios (bring your own too!)
  • Antennas, masts, and coax
  • Generators and power distribution
  • Logging computers and software
  • Digital modems
  • Snacks and refreshments

🔗 Resources & Links

📬 RSVP & Questions

Help us coordinate antennas and food — please RSVP via our contact page or join the conversation on Discord.