Field Day Adventures

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 Field Day is one of the biggest annual events in amateur radio. It brings operators together to practice portable and emergency communications, test equipment, welcome visitors, and enjoy time on the air with fellow ham

For me, Field Day is about much more than making contacts. It is an opportunity to learn, share knowledge, encourage other women to get involved in amateur radio, and introduce visitors to everything this hobby has to offer.

During the 2026 ARRL Summer Field Day, I operated the YL phone station with the W2WCR radio club from Prospect Mountain in Lake George, New York. 

Throughout the weekend, we worked through antenna setups, generator placement, interference issues, changing band conditions, and plenty of activity on the air. By the end of the event, I had logged 150 contacts and gained even more confidence as an operator.

This page will serve as the home for my Field Day experiences, station setups, lessons learned, photographs, and future Field Day announcements.

Read the complete story of my 2026 Summer Field Day experience, including the YL station, station setup, operating challenges, visitors, and lessons learned.

Read: My 2026 Summer Field Day Adventure

At Field Day, I enjoy taking on responsibilities that support both radio operations and the people attending the event.

My roles have included:

• YL phone station operator
• Visitor outreach and education
• Station setup and equipment testing
• Emergency preparedness support

Field Day gives amateur-radio operators an opportunity to practice setting up and operating away from their normal home stations. Operators must adapt to portable antennas, temporary power, weather conditions, interference, and changing band conditions.

It also gives the public a chance to see amateur radio in action. Visitors can listen to contacts, learn how radios and antennas work, and sometimes make their first contact with help from a licensed operator.

For me, one of the most important parts of Field Day is showing women and young people that there is a place for them in amateur radio.

As I continue learning and participating in future Field Day events, I will add new journal stories, equipment notes, photographs, operating results, and lessons learned to this page.

Every Field Day brings new challenges, new friendships, and another opportunity to get on the air.

Photo courtesy of Jason Skiffington - WB3W