
Field Day for 2023 is June 24 - 25 !!

Objective:
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.
Dates:
Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at
1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day
2023 is June 24-25.
Bands:
Any Amateur Radio band except 12, 17, 30 and 60 Meters.
Log Submission Deadline:
Entries must be postmarked, emailed or submitted by Tuesday, July
25, 2023. 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
To view logs received see FIELD DAY SUBMISSIONS at the bottom of page at http://www.arrl.org/logs-received
Terms of Entry:
– 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.
– 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.
Contact Information:
For general Field Day information contact ARRL:
fdinfo@arrl.org
or (860) 594-0232.
For specific CMARC Field Day information
contact CMARC Field Day Chairs: fieldday@centralmiarc.com
For CMARC press release: CMARC 2022 Press Release
For specific CMARC Field Day information
contact CMARC Field Day Chairs: fieldday@centralmiarc.com
For CMARC press release: CMARC 2022 Press Release
Awards:
Field Day is not a contest; no certificates are awarded.
Location:
CMARC Field Day 2023 will be at Rayner Park, 738 Ash Street, Mason,
Michigan. Ash Street is also known as M-36. Field Day activities
will be held at the south end of the park, past the covered
pavilion.
Schedule of Events (current plans, subject to change):
Friday, June 23, 2023
Setup after 3:00 p.m. (up to Station Chair).
Equipment pickup at CMARC — 5:00 p.m.
Limited Setup at Rayner Park (Depending on WX and station chairs) — 6:00 p.m.
Equipment pickup at CMARC — 5:00 p.m.
Limited Setup at Rayner Park (Depending on WX and station chairs) — 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Site Setup — 8:00 a.m.
VE (license) testing — 11:00 a.m.
Operation Begins — 2:00 p.m.
CMARC Picnic (bring a dish to pass) — 5:30-6:00 p.m.
VE (license) testing — 11:00 a.m.
Operation Begins — 2:00 p.m.
CMARC Picnic (bring a dish to pass) — 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Breakfast for operators / loggers — 8:00 a.m.
Operation Ends — 2:00 p.m.
Cleanup — 2:05 p.m. onward
Unloading of tables / canopies at CMARC — 4:00 p.m.
CMARC 2022 Field Day Schedule of Events
CMARC 2022 Press Release
Operation Ends — 2:00 p.m.
Cleanup — 2:05 p.m. onward
Unloading of tables / canopies at CMARC — 4:00 p.m.
CMARC 2022 Field Day Schedule of Events
CMARC 2022 Press Release
GOTA (Get On The Air) Station:
CMARC Field Day 2023 will have a GOTA (Get On The Air) station for
those unlicensed or licensed who have little or no experience using
radio equipment on the high frequency amateur radio bands. A mentor
will be available to assist with using the equipment provided.
Public Information Canopy:
CMARC Field Day 2023 will have a public information canopy to supply
information about amateur radio in general, Field Day, and about the
Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club (CMARC).
Field Day Talk in Frequency:
145.390 MHz (100Hz CTCSS)
Field Day On Site Talk Around Frequency:
146.580 MHz simplex
Rules, Entry Forms and Information Packets:
2023 Field Day Packet
2023 Field Day FAQ
2023 Aggregate Club Scoring FAQ
2023 Field Day Rules
2023 GOTA FAQ
2023 GOTA Scoring FAQ
2023 Control Operator Information
2023 Safety Officer Info/Checklist
2023 Educational FAQ
2023 How to Succeed - by Really Trying
2023 Field Day Summary Sheet
2023 W1AW Bulletin Schedule
2023 Field Day Information Flier
Field Day Log Sheet (keep for your records - don't send to ARRL)
Field Day 2-Page Dupe Sheet - best if printed on 11"x17" paper stock (send Dupe Sheet (or Cabrillo Summary sheet) to ARRL with your bonus documents {do not send Log Sheet])
ARRL/RAC Section List (updated for 2023)
ARRL/RAC Section Check List (great for kids and guests!)
ARRL Worked All States Map (great for kids and guests!)
gray scale map (PDF)
color map (PDF)
2023 Field Day FAQ
2023 Aggregate Club Scoring FAQ
2023 Field Day Rules
2023 GOTA FAQ
2023 GOTA Scoring FAQ
2023 Control Operator Information
2023 Safety Officer Info/Checklist
2023 Educational FAQ
2023 How to Succeed - by Really Trying
2023 Field Day Summary Sheet
2023 W1AW Bulletin Schedule
2023 Field Day Information Flier
Field Day Log Sheet (keep for your records - don't send to ARRL)
Field Day 2-Page Dupe Sheet - best if printed on 11"x17" paper stock (send Dupe Sheet (or Cabrillo Summary sheet) to ARRL with your bonus documents {do not send Log Sheet])
ARRL/RAC Section List (updated for 2023)
ARRL/RAC Section Check List (great for kids and guests!)
ARRL Worked All States Map (great for kids and guests!)
gray scale map (PDF)
color map (PDF)
ARRL Field Day Supplies
The following link will take you directly to the ARRL website to
order ARRL Field Day Supplies.
ARRL Field Day Supplies
ARRL Field Day Supplies