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.

Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2017 is June 24-25.

Any Amateur Radio band except 12, 17, 30 and 60 Meters.

Entries must be postmarked, emailed or submitted by Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Late entries cannot be accepted.

To view logs received see http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2017/Final%20Logs%20Received.pdf

- 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.
- All entries become the property of the ARRL.

For Field Day information contact ARRL:  fdinfo@arrl.org or (860) 594-0236.

Field Day is not a contest; no certificates are awarded.

[ to be updated with 2017 information once available ]

2016 content follows:

Rules, Entry Forms and Information Packets-

2016 Field Day Packet (complete)

2016 Field Day Rules

2016 Field Day Summary Sheet

2016 W1AW / K6KPH Bulletin Schedule

2016 Field Day Public Relations Packet

2016 Field Day Information Flier

2016 Field Day VHF/UHF Information

2016 Field Day Log Sheet

2016 ARRL/RAC Section List

Find a Field Day site near you or input your site to share with others.

Note: 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.
 

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The 2016 ARRL Field Day logo

It is unlawful to reproduce or copy ARRL logos and illustrations. 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 2016, American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

View the Contest Results Articles for results from previous Field Days.

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! Now shipping, while supplies last. For (2016) Field Day Supplies Go Here

It is unlawful to reproduce or copy ARRL logos and illustrations. Copyright 2016, American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

2016 Reglas

Redes Sociales

Lista de Cotejo Oficial de Seguridad de ARRL Field Day

2016 el Cenenario de los Parques Nacionales

¿Qué es el Field Day?

2015 ARRL Field Day audio PSA (29 seconds) for use on broadcast radio and podcasts will be available here once it is available.

 
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