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ARRL Field Day
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. -
Field Day Locator!
Looking for a Field Day site near you? Want to promote your club's Field Day efforts? Use the Field Day Locator to do both!
2021 ARRL Field Day is June 26-27
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ARRL Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June.
2020 Field Day results will appear in December QST.
Follow 2021 Field Day preparations with the news and stories below (more stories will be added every few weeks, so check back):
ARRL to Extend Field Day Rule Waivers from 2020, Add Class D and E Power Limit - 10 Feb 2021
New to Field Day? START HERE!
Field Day is ham radio's open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
"What Is Field Day" (Printable PDF Flier)
We welcome the public to come learn more about ham radio! Use our Field Day Locator to search for a Field Day site near you.
Want to see what Field Day is all about? Watch our 2019 Field Day Public Service Announcement or view what several groups uploaded to Youtube from their 2018 Field Day activities. You can also listen to/download our 30 sec. radio announcement for 2019 Field Day (mp3).
Field Day on Social Media!
Resources and Rules
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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, and to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions.
Field Day is open to all amateurs in the areas covered by the ARRL/RAC Field Organizations and countries within IARU Region 2. DX stations residing in other regions may be contacted for credit, but are not eligible to submit entries.
Each claimed contact must include contemporaneous direct initiation by the operator on both sides of the contact. Initiation of a contact may be either locally or by remote. -
Dates (Always the 4th Weekend in June)
Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday.
Field Day 2020 is June 27-28.
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Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20,15 and 10 Meter HF bands, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above,
All modes.
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Field Day Entry/Results Submission Deadline
Entries must be postmarked or submitted via web app at http://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php by Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Late entries cannot be accepted.
To view entries received see FIELD DAY SUBMISSIONS at the bottom of page athttp://field-day.arrl.org/fdentriesrcvd.php
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To submit your Field Day results, see the Field Day Packet (complete) section 8 (REPORTING) for web app and mail options.
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- Entrants agree to be bound by the provisions and intent of ARRL contest rules.
- Entrants agree to be bound by the regulations of their national licensing authority.
- Entrants agree to be bound by the decisions of the ARRL Awards Committee.
- Entry contents used to determine final score and awards will be available to the public.
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For Field Day information contact ARRL: fdinfo@arrl.org or (860) 594-0232.
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Field Day is not a contest:
- no logs are required
- dupe sheets must be submitted
- no certificates are awarded
- full results appear in December QST -
Rules, Entry Forms and Information Packets
NOTE: 2021 ARRL Field Day rules and forms COMING SOON.
2020 Field Day Packet (complete - Revised 22 July 2020)
2020 Field Day FAQ (Revised 24 April 2020)
2020 Field Day Rules page (Revised 28 May 2020) (Printable PDF)
2020 GOTA FAQ (Revised 24 February 2020)
2020 GOTA Scoring (Revised 24 February 2020)
2020 Control Operator Information
2020 Safety Officer Info/Checklist
2020 How to Succeed - by Really Trying
2020 Field Day Summary Sheet (Revised 1 June 2020)
2020 Field Day Entry instructions
2020 W1AW / K9JM Bulletin Schedule (Revised 26 June 2020)
2020 Field Day Information Flier
2020 Field Day VHF/UHF Information
2020 Field Day Log Sheet (keep for your records - don't send to ARRL)
2020 Field Day 2-Page Dupe Sheet - best if printed on 11"x17" paper stock (send Dupe Sheet (or Cabrillo File Page 1) to ARRL with your bonus documents {do not send Log Sheet])
2020 ARRL/RAC Section List (effective April 1, 2020)
2020 ARRL Ham Radio On Tour check-off sheet (great for kids and guests!)
ARRL World All States Map (great for kids and guests!)
gray scale map (PDF)color map (PDF)
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Find a Field Day site near you or input your site to share with others.
Note: If you are entering a new Field Day site, you must be logged into the ARRL website for your Field Day entry to be automatically posted on the Field Day Locator. If you are not logged in, your site will not be listed on the Field Day locator until it is reviewed by ARRL staff.If you are searching for Field Day sites but encounter screen errors, be sure you have JavaScript enabled on your browser. To confirm you have JavaScript enable, go to this web site http://www.enable-javascript.com/
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ARRL members and affiliated clubs may use the ARRL Field Day logo on the following personal or club promotions of their participation in the event: websites, news postings, calendar listings, flyers, posters, signs, banners and social media sites.
- The logo CANNOT be used on any items intended for sale (shirts, mugs, calendars, etc.), or as part of advertising or other commercial promotion including websites, auction listings, etc.
- The logo MAY NOT be altered in any way, and may not be incorporated into any other design or logo.
If you are interested in using the logo outside of these requirements, contact permission@arrl.org. Copyright 2021, American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
2021 ARRL Field Day logo (JPG)
2021 ARRL Field Day logo (PDF)
2021 ARRL Field Day logo Spanish version (JPG)
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View the Results Articles from previous Field Days.
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The following logging software is known to offer support for Field Day, and can be used for logging Field Day contacts. Please send any changes or additions for this list to fdinfo@arrl.org
FDLog http://www.fdlog.info/ (watch web site for FD2020 software update)
N3FJP https://www.n3fjp.com/fieldday.html (updated for FD2020)
N1MM+ https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/ (updated for FD2020)
SkookumLogger (Mac OS) https://www.k1gq.com/SkookumLogger/ (updated for FD2020)
QRUQSP (Windows,MAC,iOS,Android) https://qruqsp.org/field-day (Created for FD2020)
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Field Day Supplies & Promo Posters
Official ARRL Field Day shirts, hats, mugs, participation pins and patches are a great way to recognize your involvement in this popular, annual operating event! Advance orders for 2020 Field Day merchandise will begin early March. Products begin shipping in April. For Field Day Supplies Go Here (while supplies last).
It is unlawful to reproduce or copy ARRL logos and illustrations. Copyright 2020, American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Download The 2020 Field Day Poster- This poster can be printed and has space for your club or organization to add information about your local Field Day event.
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Media, Public Relations, & Public Service Announcements
2020 Field Day Public Relations Packet
2020 Field Day Special Media Kit (WORD DOC) 6/9/2020
2020 Field Day Special Media Kit (PDF) 6/9/2020
2020 Field Day Special Media Kit SPANISH VERSION (WORD DOC) 6/9/2020
2020 Field Day Special Media Kit SPANISH VERSION (PDF) 6/9/2020
2020 Social Media
2020 AUDIO PSAs
51-second audio PSA. Directs listeners to ARRL Field Day web page.
30-second audio PSA. No room for local contact info. Directs listeners to ARRL Field Day web page.
30-second audio PSA. Written by Ron Harden, WT5X, ASM, PIC, WTX Section; Produced by Michael Cockburn; Production studios KATX FM; Special Thanks to Terry and Kay Slavens, Owners, For the Love of the Game Broadcasting, for the use of their facilities and personnel.
2020 VIDEO PSAs
51-second video PSA (MP4) with no area for local contact info. Directs viewers to ARRL Field Day web page.
30-second video PSA (MP4) Directs viewers to ARRL Field Day web page.
2019 AUDIO PSAs
National: 60-second audio PSA. no room for local contact info. Directs listeners to ARRL Field Day web page.
2019 VIDEO PSAs
Generic: 60-second video PSA (MP4) with no area for local contact info. Directs viewers to ARRL Field Day web page.
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