Are amateur radio operators prepared to help in an emergency? Every fourth full weekend in June amateur radio operators demonstrate their readiness through Field Day. For 24 hours (11 AM PST SAT- 11 AM PST SUN) we run our radios off of batteries, solar power, and generators to practice and educate the public on the importance of amateur radio.
This year the date for field day is June 24th-25th 2023. We will set up on Friday, June 23rd @ 10 AM.
Location
L. L. “Stub” Stewart State Park has been OTVARC’s official Field Day location since 2008. We meet at the Hilltop Day-use area. Setup starts Friday afternoon and continues into the early evening. Operations begin at noon on Saturday morning and run through noon of the following day. OTVARC provides dinner to participating club members on Saturday evening.
Note: A day-use parking permit is required. These day-use permits can be purchased at the park for $5. 12 and 24-month permits can be purchased online.
Preparation
If you would like to join us, we recommend bringing the following:
- Food for Friday and Saturday
- Gloves for setup
- Drinking water
- Spray water bottle in case of heat
- Extra clothing (wearing layers is highly recommended)
- Hat and sunscreen
- Camping equipment if you’re staying over
- Poles, antennae, portable rigs, generators, etc.
- Pens/Pencils
- Table Cloths
- Camping chairs
- A readiness to have a good time
OTVARC Field Day 2022
