2018 ARRL Field Day is June 23-24
This year, many groups and participants may choose to combine 2018 Field Day with our yearlong operating event - 2018 ARRL International Grid Chase (IGC) - working stations in as many grid squares as possible and uploading log data to ARRL's Logbook of The World (LoTW).
For 2018 Field Day and the IGC, the standard event exchange of Field Day Class and Section is still what is sent over the air. After Field Day is where your logs can count for the IGC, but you must be sure when uploading your Field Day logs to LoTW that your TQSL Station Location includes your Grid Square - then LoTW takes care of the rest. Check out the Monthly ongoing results on the IGC Leaderboard.
Want to see what 2018 Field Day is all about? Watch our new 2018 Field Day Public Service Announcement or view what several groups uploaded to Youtube from their 2017 Field Day activities.
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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!
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.
Field Day on Social Media!
Follow Field Day on Facebook and Twitter! ARRL has created a Field Day event on Facebook, and you can also join the conversation by using the hash tag #ARRLFD. Share your plans, tips and tricks to a successful Field Day!
Overview
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To work as many stations as possible on any and all amateur bands (excluding the 60, 30, 17, and 12-meter bands) 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.
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Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2018 is June 23-24.
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Any Amateur Radio band except 12, 17, 30 and 60 Meters.
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Entries must be postmarked, emailed or submitted by Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Late entries cannot be accepted.
To view logs received see FIELD DAY SUBMISSIONS at the bottom of page at http://www.arrl.org/logs-received
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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.
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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 certificates are awarded.
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Rules, Entry Forms and Information Packets
2018 Field Day Packet (complete)2018 Field Day Rules (there were no substantive changes from 2017)
2018 Control Operator Information
2018 Safety Officer Info/Checklist
2018 Field Day SummarySheet-DupeSheet-LogSheet
2018 W1AW / K6KPH Bulletin Schedule
2018 Field Day Public Relations Packet
2018 How to Succeed - by Really Trying
2018 Field Day Information Flier
2018 Field Day VHF/UHF Information
2018 Field Day Log Sheet (keep for your records - don't send to ARRL)
2018 Field Day Dupe Sheet (send Dupe Sheet or Cabrillo File Page 1 to ARRL with your bonus documents {do not send Log Sheet])
2018 ARRL/RAC Section List (no changes from 2017)
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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 2018, American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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View the Contest Results Articles for results from previous Field Days.
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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 2018 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 2018, American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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Formas y Reglas en Español - 2017 Content (2018 Update Pending)
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Field Day Public Service Announcements
AUDIO PSAs
National: 30-second audio PSA. no room for local contact info. Directs listeners to ARRL Field Day web page.
Local: 30-second audio PSA with :08 second tag at end for local contact information.
VIDEO PSAs
Generic: 30-second video PSA (MP4) with no area for local contact info. Directs viewers to ARRL Field Day web page.
Local: 30-second video PSA (MP4) with :08 second tag at end for local contact information.
