What is ARRL Field Day?
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 31,000 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.
When will Field Day be?
Field Day will be on Saturday and Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2025. Setup will start at 9 AM on Saturday, with the operating event running from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM Sunday.
Where will Field Day be?
This year CMARA will hold Field Day at the Trout Brook Recreation Area at 320 Manning Street in Holden. We’ve reserved the pavilion and the lodge at the area for the entire Field Day weekend. Facilities in the lodge include 2 bathrooms, a fireplace, refrigerator, electric griddle, steamer, microwave, 6 cafeteria tables and one serving table. There is plenty of open field areas as well as trees around the pavilion and lodge for hanging antennae. The town’s recreation department has given us explicit permission to hang wire antennae from the trees.
Other Important Details
- As per normal, CMARA will be providing Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast to all amateur radio participants. Drinks for participants will also be available for the duration of the event.
- Due to the venue change, we will be allowed to publicize our event and draw the general public to come and see what our club and amateur radio is all about. Expect this to be a true open house!
General Field Day info:
- More on the Field Day event in general is available on ARRL HQ Field Day page.
- Catch up on the scuttlebutt about Field Day on the Field Day Facebook page.