{"id":528,"date":"2024-05-09T11:41:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T16:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:45:48","slug":"field-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/field-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Field Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f3f9e50\" id=\"2026-arrl-field-day\" data-block-id=\"f3f9e50\"><style>.stk-f3f9e50 .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{height:9px !important;width:50% !important;background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #8fc1e3) !important;margin-top:8px !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2026 ARRL Field Day<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9cd89ce\" data-block-id=\"9cd89ce\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9cd89ce-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-34cb9d8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"34cb9d8\"><style>.stk-34cb9d8-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-34cb9d8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-34cb9d8-inner-blocks\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Field Day 2026 will be held June 27 &#8211; 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a0c1ba3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a0c1ba3\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a0c1ba3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a0c1ba3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk--hide-mobile stk-block stk-2dc3329\" data-block-id=\"2dc3329\"><style>.stk-2dc3329 .stk-img-wrapper{width:50% !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Field-Day-2026-Logo.jpg\" width=\"1350\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Field-Day-2026-Logo.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Field-Day-2026-Logo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Field-Day-2026-Logo-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Field-Day-2026-Logo-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bands:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Field Day Bands: 160-, 80-, 40-, 20-,15- and 10-Meter HF bands, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">[No Field Day activity is permitted on the 60-, 30-, 17- or 12- Meter HF Bands.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Any mode supporting the Field Day exchange is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Day Entry\/Results Submission Deadline:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Entries must be postmarked or submitted via web app at<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/field-day.arrl.org\/fdentry.php\"> field-day.arrl.org\/fdentry.php<\/a> <strong>by Tuesday, July 28, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Late entries cannot be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">To see if your entry has been received see <a href=\"https:\/\/field-day.arrl.org\/fdentriesrcvd.php\">field-day.arrl.org\/fdentriesrcvd.php<\/a>. If your entry is missing any required document or bonus point proof, the status will be listed as &#8220;pending.&#8221;&nbsp; Participants may upload additional documentation to the entry for up to 30 days after the entry deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">To submit your Field Day results, see the Field Day Packet (complete) section 8 (REPORTING) for web app and mail options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms of Entry:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">&#8211; Entrants agree to be bound by the provisions and intent of ARRL contest rules.<br>&#8211; Entrants agree to be bound by the regulations of their national licensing authority.<br>&#8211; Entrants agree to be bound by the decisions of the ARRL Awards Committee.<br>&#8211; Entry contents used to determine final score and awards will be available to the public.<br>&#8211; All entries become the property of the ARRL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">For Field Day information contact ARRL: <a href=\"mailto:fdinfo@arrl.org\"><strong>fdinfo@arrl.org<\/strong><\/a> or (860) 594-0232.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Field Day is not a contest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><br>&#8211;&nbsp; no logs are required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><br><strong>&#8211; dupe sheets (or a Cabrillo log file) must be submitted&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><br>&#8211; no certificates are awarded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><br>&#8211; full results appear in the December issue of <em>QST <\/em>magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">CMARC Field Day 2026 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule of Events (current plans, subject to change):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Friday, June 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Setup<\/strong> \u2014 after 3:00 p.m. (up to Station Chair).<br><strong>Equipment pickup at Dan Dembinski&#8217;s house<\/strong> \u2014 5:00 p.m.<br><strong>Limited Setup at Rayner Park<\/strong> (Depending on WX and station chairs) \u2014 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Saturday, June 27, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Site Setup<\/strong> \u2014 8:00 a.m.<br><strong>VE (license) testing<\/strong> \u2014 10:00 a.m.<br><strong>Operation Begins<\/strong> \u2014 2:00 p.m.<br><strong>CMARC Picnic<\/strong> (bring a dish to pass) \u2014 5:30-6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Sunday, June 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Breakfast for operators \/ loggers<\/strong> \u2014 8:00 a.m.<br><strong>Operation Ends<\/strong> \u2014 2:00 p.m.<br><strong>Cleanup<\/strong> \u2014 2:05 p.m. onward<br><strong>Unloading of tables \/ canopies at <strong>Dan Dembinski&#8217;s house<\/strong><\/strong> \u2014 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GOTA (Get&nbsp;On&nbsp;The&nbsp;Air) Station:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">CMARC Field Day 2026 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Information Canopy:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">CMARC Field Day 2026 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Day Talk in Frequency:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">145.390 MHz (100Hz CTCSS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Day On Site Talk Around Frequency:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">146.580 MHz simplex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules, Entry Forms and Information Packets:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026-ARRL-FD-Packet.pdf\">2026 Field Day Packet<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20FD%20FAQ.pdf\">2026 Field Day FAQ<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20Aggregate%20Club%20Scoring%20FAQ.pdf\">2026 Aggregate Club Scoring FAQ<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026-Field-Day-Rules.pdf\">2026 Field Day Rules<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2025%20Field%20Day\/FD%20GOTA%20FAQ.pdf\">2026 GOTA FAQ<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20FD%20GOTA%20Scoring%20FAQ.pdf\">2026 GOTA Scoring FAQ<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20FD%20Who's%20In%20Control.pdf\">2026 Control Operator Information<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20FD%20Safety%20Officer.pdf\">2026 Safety Officer Info\/Checklist<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/FD%20Educational%20FAQ.pdf\">2026 Educational FAQ<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/FD%20Really%20Trying.pdf\">2026 How to Succeed &#8211; by Really Trying<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20Summary%20Sheet.pdf\">2026 Field Day Summary Sheet<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2026%20W1AW%20Schedule.pdf\">2026 W1AW Bulletin Schedule<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/FD%20Log%20Sheet.pdf\">Field Day Log Sheet<\/a>\u00a0(keep for your records &#8211; don&#8217;t send to ARRL)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/Field-Day-2-page-dupesheet.pdf\">Field Day 2-Page Dupe Sheet<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; best if printed on 11&#8243;x17&#8243; paper stock (send Dupe Sheet (or Cabrillo Summary sheet) to ARRL with your bonus documents {do not send Log Sheet])<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/ARRL-RAC%20Section%20List.pdf\">ARRL\/RAC Section List<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/2025%20ARRLRAC%20Section%20Checklist.pdf\">ARRL\/RAC Section Check List<\/a>\u00a0(great for kids and guests!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>ARRL Worked All States Map (great for kids and guests!)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/WASmap_Gray.pdf\">gray scale map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmiarc.com\/docs\/2026%20Field%20Day\/WASmap_Color.pdf\">color map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>ARRL Field Day Supplies &amp; Promo Posters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Official ARRL&nbsp;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 2026 ARRL Field Day merchandise will begin late April. For Field Day supplies go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrl.org\/shop\/FieldDay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>www.arrl.org\/shop\/FieldDay<\/strong><\/u><\/a> (while supplies last)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/Field-Day\/2026\/Field%20Day%202026%20Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>2026 ARRL\u00a0Field Day Poster<\/strong><\/u><\/a> (PDF) &#8211; 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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