ARRL FIELD DAY 2025

Field Day 2025 was a great success! We thank everyone who participated and hope to see everyone again next year! See below some pictures and the PDF file containing the submittal form, bonus points exhibits, and soapbox comments in the form of Ken Reecy's (AC4TO) presentation for our educational activity. 

JOIN TARS FOR ARRL FIELD DAY 2025 – THE BIGGEST HAM EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Get ready, TARS members! The most anticipated amateur radio event of the year is just around the corner – 2025 ARRL Field Day! This is a fantastic opportunity to operate, learn, socialize, and showcase the power and fun of ham radio to the community. We invite every TARS member to join us for this exciting weekend.

Event Details:

• What: 2025 ARRL Field Day

• When: Saturday, June 28th, 2:00 P.M – Sunday, June 29th, 2:00 P.M., followed by tear down.

• Where: Tom Brown Park across from the pickleball courts. Look for Field Day signs.

PROPAGATION TUTORIAL:  Right before the ARRL Field Day begins, we will having a tutorial on propagation on Saturday, June 28th from 1pm-2pm presented by Ken AC4TO located inside the American Red Cross. Please use the south door (the left door). 

ARRL Field Day is North America's most popular on-air event. Hams from all over the US and Canada 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.

OPERATING STATIONS

Whether you're a seasoned operator or new to the hobby, there's a station for you! 

To sign up for a slot to get on the air, please contact individual station managers below.

The following stations will be available:

MORSE CODE (CW) STATION

This station will operate using morse code (CW).

For more information, please contact CW Station Captain Ted Zateslo W1XO (via Chris) at k04dn@yahoo.com.

GOTA STATION

GOTA stations may operate on any Field Day band, HF or VHF, and are limited to one GOTA station transmitted signal at any time.

The GOTA station may be operated by any person licensed since the previous year’s Field Day, regardless of license class.
It may also be operated by a generally inactive licensee.
Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct supervision of an appropriate control operator.

For more information, please contact GOTA Station Captain Jim Shepherd KZ4EA at jimshep@duck.com. 

PHONE STATION
This station will operate using SSB.

For more information, please contact Phone Station Captain Bill Pfost N4APG at wpfost@gmail.com.

FREE VHF STATION 

This station will operate using the VHF bands, including "the magic band" i.e., the 6 meter band.
It operates at frequencies not in use by the three main transmitters and satellite stations.

For more information, please contact VHF Station Captain Adrienne Hendrix AJ4D at logosscribe.productions@gmail.com.

SATELLITE STATION

We're over the moon to inform you that we will have a satellite operation this year designed by Scott KO4NLM! At this point, he has located 4 satellite passes that will occur during Field Day.

DIGITAL STATION

This station will operate digital modes such as FT-4, FT-8 and RTTY. 

Please contact Digital Station Captain Stan Zawrotny K4SBZ for more information at k4sbz.stan@gmail.com.

WINLINK MESSAGES WILL BE SENT FROM THE VHF STATION

For more information, please contact Adrienne AJ4D at logosscribe.productions@gmail.com.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Field Day is a team effort, and we need your help to make it a success! Please consider volunteering for one of the following:

ANTENNA SET UP and/or TEAR DOWN CREW

Contact Jerry N4JL at n4jl.cw@gmail.com.

PUBLIC INFORMATION TABLE

Contact Jeryl KQ4EDV at jm.55@hotmail.com.

This is TARS’s flagship event, and it's a lot of fun. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of ARRL Field Day 2025! Let's make this year's Field Day the best one yet.

If you have any general questions about TARS Field Day operations, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jerry or Jeryl.

We look forward to seeing you at Tom Brown Park!

Jeryl KQ4EDV