Other than the first year, there is not much planning that goes into my Field Day operation. The first year (https://youtu.be/J5JKCPoZGKs) involved creating a backpack station – selecting (based on receive current drain) an Elecraft K1, a solar panel and container to protect it while it was in the backpack, and a backpack. Threw in some wire…

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First a shout out to my friend Martin from Mastrant. Indeed, this year it is worth a particular look toward Prague, where Martin Huml, OL5Y, and Vaclav Muska, OK6RA, have earned their seats at a table that does not hand them out easily.

If you’d like to read my article on WRTC 2026 (pre-facto) here is the…

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I’m curious how Field Day planning actually happens for different people.

A few things worth comparing notes on:

How far out do you start planning? The week before, a month before, or is it something that runs all year for you?

Once you get going, how much actual time goes into it? Counting antenna work, logging setup, power planning, and…

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We all know the drill: the radios work, the antennas are tuned, and the generator is gassed up. But do we actually have a place to set up?

For those who leave the home shack for Field Day, Winter Field Day, or special events, outdoor site acquisition is often the most stressful part of the planning phase. We look everywhere:

• Public…

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