Field Day
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. Checkout this helpful one pager from the ARRL
Winter Field Day
Winter Field Day is a communications exercise. Held on the last full weekend in January. Amateur radio operators may use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands and are free to use any mode that can faithfully transmit the required exchange intact. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways, including using non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations, satellite contacts, and more. For additional information check out the Winter Field Day Association Website.
The Field Day Committee is lead by DCARA Members:
Latest Field Day Activities and News
- 2024 DCARA Field Day – June 22-23Field Day 2024 is fast approaching! Are you ready to be a part of Ham Radio’s biggest annual event? The 2024 DCARA Field Day location has changed from the past few years – due to the recent rainfall and the forecasted rainfall amounts, Pilot Knoll Park will be closed due to the high water levels.… Read more: 2024 DCARA Field Day – June 22-23
- Winter Field Day 2024Dust off your winter gear and bundle up. We are getting ready to kick off the new year with the second annual Winter Field Day. We will begin setting up in Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchid Hill Rd., Argyle, TX 76226, on Friday, January 26 at approximately 1:00 pmCST. Setup will be at the Post… Read more: Winter Field Day 2024
- DCARA Field Day 2023 Wrap-Up[field day wrap-up and pic gallery]
- DCARA Field Day 2023Field Day is coming! DCARA will host its 2023 ARRL Field day once again.Volunteers are needed. Contact Nancy Graff AG5MQ bowheadnan@gmail.comWhen: June 23 1pm until June 25 3pm. radio operations will continue overnightWhere: Pilot Knoll Park, Post Oak Pavilion, Lake Lewisville, off of FM2499What: ARRL 2023 Field Day, operating as W5NGU NTX Class 4ASimultaneous Stations… Read more: DCARA Field Day 2023