Field Day 2017

Field Day 2017 is coming up this weekend! We will be holding a joint event with the Schenectady Amateur Radio Association (SARA) at the Niskayuna Soccer Park on Zenner Road (see map).  This year, SARA’s (K2AE) will be the main call sign will be the main call sign, while SMARA’s (W2IR) will be used for the GOTA station.

Field Day Set Up will be on Friday June 23 at 12:00pm. Please come down and lend a hand as there is so much to do! Any help is greatly appreciated.

Field Day starts at 2 PM EST on Saturday, June 24th and continues for 24 hours, ending June 25th at 2PM EST.  At that time we will need help breaking down and paacking up.

Field Day is open to the public and guests.  Operators are needed and encouraged!  Take the opportunity to gain invaluable experience on HF bands, CW and digital modes under the guidance of highly experienced Hams.  Bring family!  Bring a friend!