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ARRL Field Day is June 26-27, 2010
ARRL Field Day is the largest on-the-air operating event in Amateur Radio. It draws tens of thousands to the airwaves each year, bringing new and experienced hams together for a weekend of fun! -
2010 Field Day Supplies
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The ARRL Field Day Handbook
The ultimate guide for Field Day enthusiasts! This book includes everything you need to participate in this annual event: rules, log sheets, band charts, antenna projects and more.
At A Glance
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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 2010 will be held June 26-27, 2010.
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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 2059 UTC Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Late entries cannot be accepted.
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For Field Day information contact ARRL Field Day Manager Dan Henderson, N1ND at fdinfo@arrl.org or by phone at (860) 594-0236.
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Field Day is not a contest; no ccertificates are awarded.
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ARRL Field Day Overview
ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. Each year over 35,000 amateurs gather with their clubs, friends or simply by themselves to operate.
ARRL Field Day is not a fully adjudicated contest, which explains much of its popularity. It is a time where many aspects of Amateur Radio come together to highlight our many roles. While some will treat it as a contest, most groups use the opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to local elected community leaders, key individuals with the organizations that Amateur Radio might serve in an emergency, as well as the general public. For many clubs, ARRL Field Day is one of the highlights of their annual calendar.
