Amateur Radio “Field Day” Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service
One of the more popular on-the-air events held each year is Field Day. FHARC members join thousands others across the US and Canada as hams gather with their clubs, groups and friends to operate their radios from remote locations, oftentimes in abnormal situations and in less than optimal conditions.
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. Ham radio allows people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster or emergency, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet.
Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network.
2026 Field Day
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The June 2026 FHARC Field Day at Bern’s Barn in Rose Hill brought together a small but active group who braved the humidity to operate, learn, and enjoy fellowship. Members set up multiple stations—Wayne (KSØWAT) and Vic (KØVAB) ran WSJT‑x FT8 with strong results, Steve (KDØIJP) operated phone on several bands with his Grasshopper antenna, and Barb (KDØWAU) earned significant points through Winlink messaging and an educational presentation. Catherine (KE5CEJ) registered her callsign and made both Winlink and phone contacts, while Ted observed and learned about antennas and SWR. Bern and Shin‑Ae kept everyone fed with handmade burgers and brats, and despite a sump‑pump issue, Bern (KC4CRH) still made a 40‑meter contact. Overall, it was a productive, friendly, and enjoyable Field Day filled with contacts, learning, and good food.
2024 Field Day
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Always held on the 4th full weekend of June, Field Day is like a ham radio’s open house. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. The objective of radio operators is to contact as many stations as possible on the 160, 80, 40, 20,15 and 10 Meter HF bands, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above.
2019 Field Day
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In today’s electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, ham radio remains one of the best ways for people to learn about electronics, physics, meteorology, and numerous other scientific disciplines. In addition, amateur radio is a huge asset to any community during disasters or emergencies if the standard communication infrastructure goes down.
2018 Field Day
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Anyone may become a licensed amateur radio operator. There are more than 725,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 9 and as old as 100. And with clubs such as FHARC, it’s easy for anybody to get involved right here in Butler County. We’d love to have you join us for the next Field Day event, whether you want to operate a radio or just learn more about amateur radio. For more information about the next FHARC Field Day event, contact kb0vac@fharc.org.
For more information about ARRL Field Day visit: www.arrl.org/field-day
